1996 Kawasaki VN 400 Classic

Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
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Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
Kawasaki VN 400 Classic

General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
Year
1996
Category
Custom / cruiser
Rating
  3.7 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
24.35 cubic inches (399.0 ccm)
Engine type
V2, 4 stroke
Power
33.0 horsepowers (24.6 kiloWatts) at 8500 RPM
Torque
23.60 pound-foot/lbf-ft (32.00 Nm / 3.26 kgf-m) at 4500 RPM
Compression
9.8:1
Bore x stroke
3.78 x 4.04 inches (62.0 x 66.2 mm)
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
6.00 litres/100 km, 16.7 km/l or 39.2 mpg
Top speed
140.0 kmh (87.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
140/90-16
Front brake
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
10.98 inches (180.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
513.7 pounds (233.0 kg)
Seat height
42.7 inches (700 mm)
Wheelbase
97.9 inches (1605 mm)
Overall length
144.6 inches (2370 mm)
Overall width
56.8 inches (930 mm)
Overall height
69.0 inches (1130 mm)
Ground clearance
8.2 inches (135 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.96 gallons (15.0 litres)
Reserve fuel capacity
1.06 gallons (4.0 litres)
Oil capacity
0.71 gallons (2.7 litres)

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