The Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic is a four-stroke V-twin motorcycle produced from 1995-1997. It features a liquid-cooled engine with a capacity of 805cc and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. Fuel is delivered through a Keihin CVK36 carburetor and ignited through a digital K-TRIC system. The bike has a maximum power output of 56 hp at 7000 rpm and a torque of 64 Nm at 3300 rpm. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The front suspension is a 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear suspension is Uni-Trak with a 7-way preload adjuster. Braking is handled by a single 300mm disc and a 2-piston caliper at the front and a 180mm drum at the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 233 kg and can hold up to 15 litres of fuel. It has an average fuel consumption of 20.3 km/litre and can reach a top speed of 167.2 km/h. The bike can go from 0-100 km/h in 14.2 seconds and has a quarter-mile time of 14.2 seconds at 144.0 km/h. Overall, the Kawasaki VN 800 is a powerful and reliable motorcycle with impressive performance and handling.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic
| Year | 1995 – 97 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm. hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with 7 way cam-type preload adjuster |
| Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| Dimensions | Length 2370 mm / 93.3 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in Height 1130 mm / 44.5 |
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm / 63.2 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 233 kg / 513.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 245 kg / 540 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Consumption average | 20.3 km/lit |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 13.9 m / 41.2 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 14.2 sec / 144.0 km/h |
| Top Speed | 167.2 km/h |
