Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter (2002-03)

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.

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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