The Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan motorcycle specifications include a 399 cc (24.35 cu in) engine, power of 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 182 kg (401.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 39% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 42% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 35% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
45 hp — more powerful than about 32% of Kawasaki models with power data.
399 cc — larger displacement than about 32% of Kawasaki models.
10 L — larger than about 21% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 200 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.247 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 247.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 112.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.36:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1992 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 399 cc (24.35 cu in) |
| Power | 45 hp (32.8 kW) @ 9,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 51.3 mm (2.8 x 2.0 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet Plate |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 182 kg (401.2 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 10.00 L (2.64 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 5.00 L/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2473 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Black / Blue |
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| Exhaust system | Double |
| Comments | Excellent entry level cruiser though systems are a little dated |
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