The Kawasaki VN 800 Classic motorcycle specifications include a 805 cc (49.12 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 225 kg (496 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN 800 Classic 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 17% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 66th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th 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.
805 cc — larger displacement than about 66% of Kawasaki models.
725 mm — taller than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 805 cc (49.12 cu in) |
| Torque | 62.8 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.3 ft.lbs) @ 3,300 rpm |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 225 kg (496 lb) |
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| Seat height | 725 mm (28.5 inches) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2444 hp/kg |
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