| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 800 VULCAN CLASSIC 1998 - 2001 |
| Year | 1998 - 2001 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, V-twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 805 cc / 49.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 88 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 40.8 kW / 56 hp @ 7000 rpm (50.9 hp @ 7100 rpm at rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital K-TRIC |
| Induction | Keihin CVK36 carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Single backbone, double cradle |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with 7-way cam-type preload adjuster |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2370 mm / 93.3 in |
| Overall Width | 930 mm / 36.6 in |
| Overall Height | 1130 mm / 44.5 in |
| Seat Height | 700 mm / 27.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1605 mm / 63.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | 135 mm / 5.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 233 kg / 513.7 lb |
| Wet Weight | 245 kg / 540 lb |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 20.3 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 167.2 km/h |
The 1998 - 2001 run of the Vulcan 800 Classic, continuing the retro cruiser with full fenders, chrome fork covers and a low seat. Its 805 cc liquid-cooled V-twin used a carburettor and a chain final drive. The published review found it comfortable and smooth, though it criticised the limited ground clearance and the bike's character.
