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2004 Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Drifter
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 – 2004 Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Drifter
MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS
 
 Manufacturer – Make – Model – Year: Kawasaki VN 400 Vulcan Drifter 2004 
 Motorcycle Style: Cruiser 
 ENGINE SPECS
Engine Type: 399 cc, 4 Stroke – Liquid Cooled – V-Twin 
 Engine Bore and Stroke: 62 mm x 66.2 mm 
 Compression Ratio: 9.8:1 
 Valves SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder 
 Carburetion: KEIHIN CVK32+ accelerating pump 
 Ignition System: Electronic advanced angle type transistor 
 Claimed Horsepower: 33 hp (24.6 kW) @ 8500 rpm 
 Maximum Torque: 32 Nm (23.6 ft. lbs) @ 6200 rpm 
 Type of Lubrication: Wet sump 
 Clutch System: Wet multiple plates 
 Transmission type: 5 speed 
 Gear Ratios: 1st 2.533 (38/15), 2nd 1.650 (33/20), 3th 1.230 (32/26), 4th 1.000 (29/29), 5th 0.857 (24/28) 
 Primary Drive Ratio: 2.184 (83/38) 
 Final Drive: Chain, 3.444 (62/18) 
 Starting: Electronic 
 CHASSIS SPECS
 Suspension – Front: Telescopic (inner tube diameter 41mm 
 Suspension – Rear: Swing arm (uni- track/truck) 
 MISCELLANEOUS SPECS
 Tire – Front: 130/90-16 
 Tire – Rear: 140/90-16 
 Brakes – Front: single 300 mm disc with 2-piston calipers 
 Brakes – Rear: single 270 mm disc with 2-piston calipers 
 DIMENSIONS
 Overall – Length: 2490 mm (98 inches) 
 Overall – Width: 995 mm (39.2 inches) 
 Overall – Height: 1120 mm (44.1 inches) 
 750 mm (29.5 inches) 
 Wheelbase 1600 mm (63 inches) 
 Ground clearance 150 mm (5.9 inches) 
 Fuel Capacity: 15 l (4 Gal) 
 Dry Weight (without fluids): 245 kg (540.1 pounds) 

