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General information |
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Model name
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Kawasaki VN 400 Classic |
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Model year
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1996 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
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Power output
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33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
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Torque
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32.0 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM |
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Top speed
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140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
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Compression
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9.8:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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62.0 x 66.2 mm (2.4 x 2.6 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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2 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 (with accelerating pump) |
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Fuel control
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Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
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Ignition
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CDA |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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5-speed |
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Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Wet plates |
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Fuel consumption
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6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Exhaust system
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Double pipes |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double Cradle |
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Front suspension
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Telescopic fork |
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Rear suspension
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Swing arm - Monoshock |
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Front tire
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130/90-16 |
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Rear tire
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140/90-16 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
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Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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180 mm (7.1 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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233.0 kg (513.7 pounds) |
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Power/weight ratio
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0.1416 HP/kg |
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Seat height
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700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
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Overall length
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2370 mm (93.3 inches) |
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Overall width
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930 mm (36.6 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1605 mm (63.2 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
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Reserve fuel capacity
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4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
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Oil capacity
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2.70 litres (2.85 US quarts) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Electric |
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Comments
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Made for Japanese market, due to limitation to 400. There was never sold outside Japan. Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic. |
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Modifications compared to previous model
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Looks identical to the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic. |
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(74.5 out of 100)