The Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic, produced from 1995-2004, is a liquid-cooled motorcycle with a capacity of 399cc and 33 horsepower at 8500 rpm. It features a Keihin CVK 32 carburetor, accelerating pump induction, and a CDI ignition. The bike has a 5-speed transmission with a wet clutch and chain final drive. The front suspension consists of a telescopic fork, while the rear has a monoshock, swing-arm suspension. The front brake is a single 300mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear has a 180mm drum brake. The wheels have a front tire size of 130/90-16 and a rear size of 140/90-16. The bike measures 2,370mm in length, 930mm in width, and 1,130mm in height. The wheelbase is 1,605mm, the seat height is 700mm, and the ground clearance is 135mm. The dry weight of the Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic is 233.0kg, and the fuel tank capacity is 15 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Classic
| Year | 1995 – 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 |
