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Kawasaki VN 400 Classic 19961996 Kawasaki VN 400 Classic specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki VN 400 Classic |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 3.7 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 399.0 ccm (24.35 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power output | 33.0 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 32.0 Nm (3.3 kgf-m or 23.6 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM |
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Compression | 9.8:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 62.0 x 66.2 mm (2.4 x 2.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 (with accelerating pump) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDA |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plates |
| Fuel consumption | 6.00 litres/100 km (16.7 km/l or 39.20 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 139.2 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Exhaust system | Double pipes |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Double Cradle |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Swing arm - Monoshock |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 233.0 kg (513.7 pounds) |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1416 HP/kg |
| Seat height | 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2370 mm (93.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm (63.2 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 US gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 litres (2.85 US quarts) |
| 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. |
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| Ask questions | Join the 96 Kawasaki VN 400 Classic discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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