Kawasaki
Kawasaki

VN 400 Classic

Kawasaki · Chopper/Cruiser · Baujahr 1996

Technische Daten

Bore x stroke
62.0 x 66.2 mm (2.4 x 2.6 inches)
Category
Custom / cruiser
Clutch
Wet plates
Comments
Made for Japanese market, due to limitation to 400. There was never sold outside Japan. Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic.
Compression
9.8:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Diameter
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Displacement
399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches)
Dry weight
233.0 kg (513.7 pounds)
Engine type
V2, four-stroke
Exhaust system
Double pipes
Frame type
Double Cradle
Front brakes
Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Front tire
130/90-16
Fuel capacity
15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons)
Fuel consumption
6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg)
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Fuel system
Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 (with accelerating pump)
Gearbox
5-speed
Greenhouse gases
139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Ground clearance
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Ignition
CDA
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Model name
Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
Model year
1996
Modifications compared to previous model
Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic.
Oil capacity
2.70 litres (2.85 US quarts)
Overall height
1130 mm (44.5 inches)
Overall length
2370 mm (93.3 inches)
Overall width
930 mm (36.6 inches)
Power output
33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Power/weight ratio
0.1416 HP/kg
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear suspension
Swing arm - Monoshock
Rear tire
140/90-16
Reserve fuel capacity
4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons)
Seat height
700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Starter
Electric
Top speed
140.0 km/h (87.0 mph)
Torque
32.0 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Valves per cylinder
2
Wheelbase
1605 mm (63.2 inches)