The Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic (1994-04) motorcycle has a four-stroke V-twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 399 cc/24.3 cu-in. It has a compression ratio of 9.8:1 and uses a Keihin CVK 32 carburetor with an accelerating pump for induction. The ignition is CDI and it has an electric starter. The maximum power output is 33 hp/24.1 kW at 8500 rpm and the maximum torque is 3.3 kgf-m/23.6 lb-ft at 4500 rpm. The clutch is wet plates and the transmission is 5-speed. Its final drive is a chain. The frame is a double cradle with a telescopic fork front suspension and a swing-arm monoshock rear suspension. The front brakes are a single 300mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, while the rear brake is a 180mm drum. The front and rear tires are 130/90-16 and 140/90-16 respectively. The motorcycle has a height of 1130mm/44.5in, a length of 2370mm/93.3in, and a width of 930mm/36.6in. Its wheelbase measures 1605mm/63.2in and its seat height is 700mm/27.6in. The ground clearance is 135mm/5.3in and the dry weight is 233.0kg/513.7lbs. The motorcycle has a fuel capacity of 15 liters/3.9 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan
| Year | 1994 – 04 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 399 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 62 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Keihin CVK 32 carburetor, with accelerating pump |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 33 hp / 24.1 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.3 kgf-m / 23.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet plates |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double Cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm – Monoshock |
| Front Brakes | Single 300m disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 130/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| Dimensions | Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in Length 2,370 mm / 93.3 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm / 63.2 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Dry Weight | 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
