The Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter is a motorcycle model from 2002-03. It features a four-stroke, V-twin engine with a capacity of 805cc and a liquid cooling system. The bike has a compression ratio of 9.5:1 and is fitted with a Keihin CVK36 carburetor and a Digital K-TRIC ignition. It has a maximum power output of 56 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 64 Nm at 3300 rpm. The clutch is wet, multiple discs, cable operated, and the transmission is a 5-speed manual. The bike has a chain final drive and front suspension with a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. The rear suspension is a bottom-link uni-trak with a 7-way preload adjustment. The bike has front brakes with 2x 300mm discs and 2 piston calipers and a rear brake with a 130mm drum. The wheelbase is 1615mm, and the seat height is 760mm. The dry weight is 246.0 kg, and the wet weight is 271 kg with a fuel capacity of 15 litres. The motorcycle gives an average consumption of 18.5 km/lit and can reach a top speed of 167 km/h while completing a standing quarter-mile in 14.8 secs.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter
| Year | 2002 – 03 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Induction | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital K-TRIC |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 50.9 hp @ 7100 rpm |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment |
| Front Brakes | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 130mm drum |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| Wheelbase | 1615 mm / 63.6 in |
| Seat Height | 760 mm / 29.9 in |
| Dry Weight | 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 271 kg / 597 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 18.5 km/lit |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 167 km/h |
