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#Redirect [[Kawasaki EN400 Vulcan]]
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = [[Kawasaki]] VN400 Vulcan
|image            = [[File:Kawasaki-VN-400-Vulcan--94.jpg|frameless|Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan]]
|aka              = VN 400 Vulcan
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1994 - 04
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 [[valve]] per cylinder
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 9.8:1
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|fuel_system      =
|ignition        = CDI
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = 5 Speed
|frame            = Double Cradle
|suspension      =Front: Telescopic fork <br>
Rear: Swing arm - Monoshock
|brakes          =Front: Single 300m disc 2 [[piston]] [[caliper]] <br>Rear: 180 mm Drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|130/90-16}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|140/90-16}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 1605 mm / 63.2 in
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      = 700 mm / 27.6 in
|dry_weight      = 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    = 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
 
 
==Engine==
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 9.8:1 [[compression ratio]]. 
 
==Drive==
Power was moderated via the Wet plates. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 130/90-16 front [[tire]] and a 140/90-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300m disc 2 piston caliper in the front and a 180 mm Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing arm - Monoshock. The VN400 Vulcan was fitted with a 15 Liters / 3.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs. The wheelbase was 1605 mm / 63.2 in long. 
== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki-VN-400-Vulcan--94.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan]]
[[File:Kawasaki-VN-400-Vulcan--95.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN400 Vulcan]]
 
== Overview ==
Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
{|  class="wikitable"
|-
!Make Model
|Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan
|-
!Year
|1994 - 04
|-
!Engine Type
|Four stroke V- twin cylinder. SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder
|-
!Displacement
|399 cc / 24.3 cu-in
|-
!Bore X Stroke
|62 х 66.2 mm
|-
!Compression
|9.8:1
|-
!Cooling System
|Liquid cooled
|-
!Lubrication
|Wet sump
|-
!Induction
|Keihin CVK 32 carburetor, with accelerating pump
|-
!Ignition
|CDI
|-
!Starting
|Electric
|-
!Max Power
|33 hp / 24.1 kW @ 8500 rpm
|-
!Max Torque
|3.3 kgf-m / 23.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
|-
!Clutch
|Wet plates
|-
!Transmission
|5 Speed
|-
!Final Drive
|Chain
|-
!Frame
|Double Cradle
|-
!Front Suspension
|Telescopic fork
|-
!Rear Suspension
|Swing arm - Monoshock
|-
!Front Brakes
|Single 300m disc 2 piston caliper
|-
!Rear Brakes
|180 mm Drum
|-
!Front Tire
|130/90-16
|-
!Rear Tire
|140/90-16
|-
!Dimensions
|Height 1130 mm / 44.5 in Length 2,370 mm / 93.3 in Width 930 mm / 36.6 in
|-
!Wheelbase
|1605 mm / 63.2 in
|-
!Seat Height
|700 mm / 27.6 in
|-
!Ground Clearance
|135 mm / 5.3 in
|-
!Dry Weight
|233.0 kg / 513.7 lbs
|-
!Fuel Capacity
|15 Liters / 3.9 US gal
 
|}
 
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]]

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