Spec Sheet
The information below is specific to the Kawasaki - VN 800 B3 Classic 98, showing anything for service information to the amount of fork oil or even the tyre pressures. If you would like to contribute any missing information, please use the edit link below.
Back.Bike Info
CC:
800
Chassis info:
VN800B-008001 -
Service
Chain Freeplay mm:
25 - 35
Cooling System (litres):
2.4
Engine Oil Classification API:
sg
Engine Oil Grade SAE:
10w/40
Engine Oil quantity with filter (litres):
3.2
Float Height:
16.5 mm
Fork oil grade:
10w
Front Fork Oil cc (left leg):
265
Front Fork Oil cc (right leg):
265
Idle Speed (rpm):
1000 - 1050
Spark Plugs Gap (mm):
0.7 - 0.8
Tyre Pressure Back Bar / psi:
28
Tyre Pressure Back - Pillion Bar / psi:
32
Tyre Pressure Front Bar / psi:
28
Tyre Pressure Front - Pillion Bar / psi:
28
Valve Adjustment Interval:
7500 miles
Valve Clearance Cold - Exhaust:
0.25 - 0.30 mm
Valve Clearance Cold - Inlet:
0.10 - 0.15 mm
Brakes
Front:
Disc
Rear:
Drum
Brake fluid:
Dot 4
Front Disc Size:
300 mm
Front-Pistons-per-caliper:
2
Dimensions
Dry Weight:
225kg
Fuel Capacity:
15 L
Ground Clearance:
160 mm
Height:
1 170 mm
Length:
2 370 mm
Rake:
34 deg
Seat Height:
705mm ( 27.7 inch )
Trail:
149 mm
Wet Weight:
254 kg
Wheelbase:
1 625 mm
Width:
825 mm
Electrics
Voltage:
12v
Bulb-Headlight:
12 V 60/55 W
Charging System:
3 Phase AC 23.5A / 14V @8000 rpm
Ignition:
TCI
Spark Plugs:
CR8E NGK
Engine
Type:
Liquid Cooled SOHC V Twin
Bore x Stroke:
88.0 x 66.2mm
Carburation:
Keihin CVK-36
Carburation Main Jet:
135
Compression Ratio:
9.5
Displacement:
805 cc
Firing Order:
1-2
Fuel Minimum Octane Rating:
95
Lubrication System:
Wet sump
No. of Valves:
8
Pilot Screw Setting:
1.75
Transmission
Chain Number of Links:
112
Chain type:
Enuma EK50MV-0
Clutch Type:
Wet multi disc
Gear Ratio 1st:
2.250
Gear Ratio 2nd:
1.600
Gear Ratio 3rd:
1.230
Gear Ratio 4th:
1.000
Gear Ratio 5th:
0.857
Sprocket front:
17
Sprocket rear:
42
Misc.
Frame:
Tubular. Double cradle.
Insurance Group:
10
Motorcycle Style:
CRUISER
Power
Max Power Output:
40kw(55hp)@7000 rpm
Tyres
Front:
130/90-H16 Tubeless
Rear:
140/90-H16 Tubeless
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