Kawasaki VN800 (Vulcan): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1995-2006
Predecessor: Kawasaki VN750 (Vulcan)
Successor: Kawasaki VN900 (Vulcan)
| Models | ||
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 800 (VN800A)
1995-2005 (Europe, North America, Japan) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic (VN800B)
1996-2006 (Europe, North America, Japan) |
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter (VN800C/E)
1999-2006 (Europe, North America, Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1995 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800
Code: VN800-A1 |
| 1996 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Code: VN800-A2, VN800-B1 |
| 1997 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Code: VN800-A3, VN800-B2 |
| 1998 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic
Code: VN800-A4, VN800-B3 |
| 1999 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A5, VN800-B4, VN800-C1 |
| 2000 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A6, VN800-B5, VN800-C2 |
| 2001 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A7, VN800-B6, VN800-E1 |
| 2002 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A8, VN800-B7, VN800-E2 |
| 2003 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A9, VN800-B8, VN800-E3 |
| 2004 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A10, VN800-B9, VN800-E4 |
| 2005 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-A11, VN800-B10, VN800-E5 |
| 2006 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter
Code: VN800-B6F, VN800-E6F |
Specifications
Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan: specs.
| Specifications | ||
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| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2360 mm / 92,9 in – VN800A
2375 mm / 93,5 in – VN800B 2490 mm / 98,0 in – VN800C/E |
| Overall width | 825 mm / 32,5 in – VN800A
930 mm / 36,6 in – VN800B 1005 mm / 39,6 in – VN800C/E | |
| Overall height | 1170 mm / 46,1 in – VN800A
1130 mm / 44,5 in – VN800B 1125 mm / 44,3 in – VN800C/E | |
| Seat height | 710 mm / 28,0 in – VN800A
700 mm / 27,5 in – VN800B 760 mm / 30,0 in – VN800C/E | |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64,0 in – VN800A
1600 mm / 63,0 in – VN800B 1615 mm / 63,6 in – VN800C/E | |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm / 6,3 in – VN800A
150 mm / 5,9 in - VN800C/E 135 mm / 5,3 in – VN800B | |
| Dry weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs – VN800A
234 kg / 516 lbs – VN800B 248 kg / 547 lbs – VN800C/E | |
| 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 – VN800A
130/90-16 67H – VN800B, – VN800C/E | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-16 71H | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper – VN800A
Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN800B Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN800C/E | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 180 mm – VN800A / B
Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper – VN800C/E | |
| Fuel capacity | 15,0 l / 4,0 US gal (reserve - 3,0 l) | |
| Trail | 149 mm / 5,87 in – VN800A
123 mm / 4,80 in – VN800B 158 mm / 7,0 in – VN800C/E | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 5,92 l / 100 km (39,7 US mpg)[1] | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 88,0 x 66,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 805 cm³ (49,12 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 60,0 hp (44,1 kW) / 7500 rpm – VN800 (Canada)
58,0 hp (42,7 kW) / 7500 rpm – VN800 (Japan) 55,0 hp (40,5 kW) / 7000 rpm – VN800 (USA) 53,0 hp (39,3 kW) / 7000 rpm – VN800 (France) | |
| Max. torque | 64,7 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 3500 rpm – VN800 (Canada)
62,8 Nm (6,4 kgf*m) / 3500 rpm – VN800 (Japan) 64,0 Nm (6,5 kgf*m) / 3300 rpm – VN800 (USA) | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,88 sec.[2] | |
| Top speed | 174 km/h (108 mph)[3] | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK36 |
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| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Chain | |
| Primary reduction | 2.184 | |
| Final reduction | 2.875 – VN800 (1995-1996)
2.470 – VN800 (1997-2006) 2.352 – VN800C/E | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.600 – VN800 (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 VN800 Vulcan: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan: manuals, parts, microfiches.
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter (01/2002) | Average MPG
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter (01/2002) | 0-60 mph
- ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Drifter (01/2002) | Top speed