| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 800 VULCAN 1995 - 1997 |
| Year | 1995 - 1997 |
| 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 | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm (50.9 hp at rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital K-TRIC |
| Induction | Keihin CVK36 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| 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 | 2360 mm / 92.9 in |
| Overall Width | 825.5 mm / 32.5 in |
| Overall Height | 1171 mm / 46.1 in |
| Seat Height | 712 mm / 28.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 1625 mm / 64 in |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm / 6.2 in |
| Dry Weight | 225 kg / 496 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 239 kg / 527 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 80/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 19.4 km/l (average) |
| Top Speed | 179.6 km/h |
The first of Kawasaki's modern-styled 800 Vulcan cruisers, a custom-look bike with a liquid-cooled V-twin derived from the 750. It has a long wheelbase, a chopper-inspired front end and a chain drive, and was designed so owners could customise it with accessories. Relaxed around-town riding suited it best.
