Kawasaki VN400 (Vulcan): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1995-2003
Predecessor: Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan
Related: Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan
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| Kawasaki VN400A/B Vulcan
1995-1998 (Japan) |
Kawasaki VN400C Vulcan (Classic)
1996-2003 (Japan) |
Kawasaki VN400D Vulcan (Drifter)
1999-2002 (Japan) |
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History
| History | |||
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| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine | Colors |
| 1995 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 (Vulcan II)
Code: VN400-A1, VN400-B1 |
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| 1996 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 (Vulcan II), Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic
Code: VN400-A2, VN400-B2, VN400-C1 |
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| 1997 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 (Vulcan II), Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic
Code: VN400-A3, VN400-C2 |
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| 1998 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 (Vulcan II)
Code: VN400-A4, VN400-B4 |
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| 1999 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Drifter
Code: VN400-C4, VN400-D1 |
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| 2000 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Drifter
Code: VN400-C5, VN400-D2 |
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| 2001 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Drifter
Code: VN400-C6, VN400-D3 |
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| 2002 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Drifter
Code: VN400-C7, VN400-D4 |
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| 2003 | Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 400 Classic
Code: VN400-C8 |
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Specifications
Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2360 mm / 92,9 in – VN400A/B
2375 mm / 93,5 in – VN400C 2490 mm / 98,0 in – VN400D |
| Overall width | 825 mm / 32,5 in – VN400A/B
930 mm / 36,6 in – VN400C 1005 mm / 39,6 in – VN400D | |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46,1 in – VN400A/B
1130 mm / 44,5 in – VN400C 1125 mm / 44,3 in – VN400D | |
| Seat height | 710 mm / 28,0 in – VN400A/B
700 mm / 27,5 in – VN400C 760 mm / 30,0 in – VN400D | |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64,0 in – VN400A/B
1600 mm / 63,0 in – VN400C 1615 mm / 63,6 in – VN400D | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in – VN400A/B
150 mm / 5,9 in - VN400D 135 mm / 5,3 in – VN400C | |
| Dry weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs – VN400A/B
234 kg / 516 lbs – VN400C 248 kg / 547 lbs – VN400D | |
| Curb (wet) weight | ||
| FRAME | Type | Tubular double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm Unitrak with mono-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 80/90-21 48H – VN400A/B
130/90-16 67H – VN400C, VN400D | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-16 71H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper – VN400A/B
Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN400C Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN400D | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 180 mm – VN400A / B / C
Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN400D | |
| Fuel capacity | 15,0 l / 4,0 US gal (reserve - 3,0 l) – VN400A/B
14,0 l / 3,7 US gal – VN400C, VN400D | |
| Trail | 149 mm / 5,87 in – VN400A/B
123 mm / 4,80 in – VN400C 158 mm / 7,0 in – VN400D | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 3,50-4,00 l / 100 km | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 62,0 x 66,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 399 cm³ (24,34 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.8:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 33,0 hp (24 kW) / 8500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 32,0 Nm (3,3 kgf*m) / 4500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK32 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.184 | |
| Final reduction | 3.444 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.600 – VN400 (1995-1996), 1.650 (1997-2006) 1.230 1.000 0.857 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | Three-phase AC, 23.5A (329W) at 8000 rpm | |
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan: manuals, parts, microfiches.