Kawasaki VN 800 Classic (1995-97)

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.

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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