Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
Specifications
General information
Year
1996
Engine and transmission
Displacement
399 cm³
Top speed
140 km/h
Engine type
Petrol
Number of cylinders
2
Cylinder location
V-shaped
Tacts
4
Power
33 HP
Transmission type,final drive
Chain
Gearbox
5-speed
Cooling system
Liquid
Torque
32 Nm
Bore x stroke
62.0 x 66.2 mm
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 (with accelerating pump)
Fuel consumption
6 litres
Greenhouse gases
139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Fuel control
Single Overhead Cams (SOHC)
Clutch
Wet plates
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Compression
9.8:1
Ignition
CDA
Exhaust system
Double pipes
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
233 kg
Power/weight ratio
0.1416 HP/kg
Overall height
1.13 mm
Overall length
2.37 mm
Overall width
930 mm
Fuel capacity
15 litres
Wheelbase
1.605 mm
Reserve fuel capacity
4 litres
Seat height
700 mm
Oil capacity
2.7 litres
Ground clearance
135 mm
Chassis, suspension, brakes
Frame type
Double Cradle
Front brakes
One disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front tyre
130/90-16
Rear tyre
140/90-16
Front suspension
Telescopic fork
Rear suspension
Swing arm - Monoshock
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes diameter
180 mm
Other specifications
Starter
Electric
Comments
Made for Japanese market, due to limitation to 400. There was never sold outside Japan. Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic.
Modifications compared to previous model
Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic.