Kawasaki VN800 Classic: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki VN800 Classic | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | VN800C Classic, VN 800 C Classic, VN 800 Classic |
| Production | 1996 - 2004 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0mm x 66.2mm |
| Top Speed | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 130/90-h16 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-h16 |
| Wheelbase | 62.99 inches (1600 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.35 inches (720 mm) |
| Weight | 518.09 pounds (235.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki VN800 Classic was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1996 and 2004. It could reach a top speed of 104 mph (167 km/h). Max torque was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 3300 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 53.77 HP (40.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 88.0mm bore x 66.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 805.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 130/90-h16 front tire and a 140/90-h16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The VN800 Classic was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 518.09 pounds (235.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.99 inches (1600 mm) long.