Kawasaki EN400 (Vulcan, Twin): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1985-1994

Also called: EN400 Vulcan, EN400 Twin

Related: Kawasaki EN450 Vulcan (Vulcan 454 LTD)

Models
Kawasaki EN400 Twin (EN400A)

1985-1988

(Japan)

Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan (EN400B, EN400C)

1990-1994

(Japan)

Kawasaki EN400 Twin (EN400A)
Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan (EN400B, EN400C)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1985 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Twin

Code: EN400-A1

1986 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Twin

Code: EN400-A2

1987 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Twin

Code: EN400-A3

1988 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Twin

Code: EN400-A4

1990 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan

Code: EN400-B1

1991 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan

Code: EN400-B2

1993 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan

Code: EN400-B3

1994 Japan Name: Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan

Code: EN400-C1

Specifications

Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan / Twin: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2205 mm / 86,8 in
Overall width 820 mm / 32,3 in
Overall height 1220 mm / 48,0 in
Seat height 745 mm / 29,3 in
Wheelbase 1485 mm / 58,5 in
Ground clearance 130 mm / 5,12 in
Dry weight
Curb (wet) weight 197 kg / 434 lbs
FRAME Type Steel
Front suspension, travel 36 mm telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in
Front tire size 100/90-19
Rear tire size 140/90-15
Front brake Single disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum, 180 mm
Fuel capacity 11,0 l / 2,9 US gal
Trail 139 mm / 5,47 in
Fuel economy / consumption
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, inline
Bore & Stroke 70,0 x 51,0 mm
Displacement 398 cm³ (24,3 cu in)
Compression ratio 10.7:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 45 hp (33 kW) / 9500 rpm
Max. torque 33,3 Nm (3,4 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed 160 km/h
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK34
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed constant mesh
Final drive Belt
Primary reduction 2.952
Final reduction 2.720
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V

VI


2.571

1.777

1.380

1.125

0.961

0.851

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistor
Alternator
Battery capacity 12V-12AH

Images

Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan / Twin: images, gallery.

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Videos

Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan / Twin: video.

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Manuals

Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan / Twin: manuals, parts, microfiches.