Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan Classic (1994-04)

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.

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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