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Kawasaki VN 400 Classic
General moped information | |
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| Model | Kawasaki VN 400 Classic |
| Year | 1996 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating | 74.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Power | 33.00 HP (24.1 kW)) @ 8500 RPM |
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 32 (with accelerating pump) |
| Fuel control | SOHC |
| Ignition | CDA |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| 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 tyre dimensions | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre dimensions | 140/90-16 |
| Front brakes | Single disc. 2-piston calipers |
| Front brakes diameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes 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 | 1,130 mm (44.5 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,370 mm (93.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity | 4.00 litres (1.06 gallons) |
| Oil capacity | 2.70 litres (0.18 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. |
