Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan (VN800A/B/C/E/Drifter)
Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan was first introduced in 1995 as a replacement for the outdated version Kawasaki VN 750.
Lineup:
- Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN900 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN1500 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN1600 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN1700 Vulcan
- Kawasaki VN2000 Vulcan
Main competitors:
Bike sales was focused on European and North American markets, selling until 2006, when it was replaced by Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan. The American popularity of the 800th Volcano was due to the unique concept of the motorcycle, which in many ways resembled the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom - absolute simplicity without unnecessary attachments, classic American shapes and even the design of the air filter housing were almost identical.
Kawasaki Vulcan 800 was also sold for a limited time in the Japanese market - from 1996 to 1997. and from 1999 to 2000. In addition, a 400 cc version Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan was offered specifically for the domestic Japanese market, which differed from the older only in engine size and carburetor settings. The younger version was also sold in 3 main modifications.
Modifications:
- Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan - A-version of the motorcycle, has a shortened rear fender and a 21 'front wheel. This version is most similar to the Harley-Davidson Softail Custom.
- Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Classic - B-version of the motorcycle, featuring classic fenders and 16 'wheels.
- Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter - the C-version of the motorcycle, it features large front and rear fenders that hide a significant part of the wheels and a rear disc brake.
The most popular in Russia is the classic version of the motorcycle (VN800B) - the custom version (VN800A) and Drifter (VN800C / E) are much less common on the market.
Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan features the most powerful engine in its class (60 hp - Canadian version), liquid cooling, 5-speed gearbox and chain drive. The forced (by the standards of the class) motor, coupled with the chain, provide the motorcycle with impressive dynamics - 5.8 seconds. up to 100 km / h and 173 km / h top speed, based on independent tests.
The Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan was produced until 2006, after which it was replaced by Kawasaki VN 900 Vulcan. The updated model received a number of technical and visual differences - a new engine with an increased volume, an injector, a belt drive, an increased width of the rear tire, a rear disc brake, alloy wheels instead of spoked wheels, a new dashboard with a fuel level indicator, and more.
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Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan:
| Model | Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | cruiser |
| Release year | 1995-2006 |
| Frame | steel tubular |
| Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, V-shaped |
| Working volume | 805 cc cm. |
| Bore / Stroke | 88.0 x 66.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5: 1 |
| Cooling | liquid |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply system | carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK36 |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 60.0 h.p. (44.1 kW) @ 7500 rpm - VN800 (Canada)
58.0 h.p. (42.7 kW) @ 7500 rpm - VN800 (Japan) 55.0 h.p. (40.5 kW) at 7000 rpm - VN800 (USA) 53.0 h.p. (39.3 kW) at 7000 rpm - VN800 (France) |
| Maximum 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) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 80 / 90-21 48H - VN800A
130 / 90-16 67H - VN800B, VN800C / E |
| Rear tire size | 140 / 90-16 71H |
| Front brakes | 1 disc, 300mm, 1-piston caliper - VN800A
Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN800B 1 disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN800C / E |
| Rear brakes | Drum, 180mm - VN800A/ B
Single disc, 270 mm, 2-piston caliper - VN800C / E |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, 150mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage Uni-trak with monoshock (adjustable preload), stroke - 100 mm |
| Motorcycle length | 2360 mm - VN800A
2375 mm - VN800B 2490 mm - VN800C / E |
| Motorcycle width | 825 mm - VN800A
930 mm - VN800B 1005 mm - VN800C / E |
| Motorcycle height | 1170 mm - VN800A
1130 mm - VN800B 1125 mm - VN800C / E |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm - VN800A
1600 mm - VN800B 1615 mm - VN800C / E |
| Saddle height | 710 mm - VN800A
700 mm - VN800B 760 mm - VN800C / E |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 5.8 sec |
| Maximum speed | 173 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.0 l (including reserve - 3 l) |
| Motorcycle weight (dry) | 225 kg - VN800A
234 kg - VN800B 248 kg - VN800C / E |
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