2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Classic

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 800 Classic pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 800 Classic
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Price
Standard
MSRP
$6,499
Warranty (Months)
12
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.46
Stroke (in/mm)
2.61 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
93.5 / 2374.9
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63 / 1600.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
516 / 234
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.56
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Optional
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Optional
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Optional
Tank Divider
Optional
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R16
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Trip Odometer
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Fork Bag
Optional
Leather Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Visor
Optional
Passing Lamp Visors
Optional
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Paint
Standard
User Reviews
5 reviews
  • Pure
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 10, 2020

    Just a remarkable motorbike. Have owned and ridden her from new for 16 years now. Comfort and style with class and reliability. Faultless

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  • 2004 Kawasaki 800 classic
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 20, 2020

    Good torque excellent power rides to up easily on interstate very versatile motorcycle

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  • Surprised with the VN800c performance
    By  (I am an Owner) on Dec 06, 2014

    I traded in my GS1100GK Suzuki, and I was very surprised with the performance of the Vulcan 800 V-Twin. This Bike reall was all I was hoping for and more. I am a 73 inch tall guy, and this bike is more than a comfortable fit. The ride was a little rough at first, then I raised the shock, and wow ...

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  • Very nice ride
    By  (I am an Owner) on Apr 10, 2010

    I have been shopping for a bike for a couple of weeks and finally settled on the 2004 Vulcan classic 800. Only to find out that I didn't settle at all this is by far the smoothest easiest riding bike that I have owned thus far. Trip was about 80 miles from the place I purchased it from. I would give ...

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  • Denver to Salt Lake City
    By  (I am an Owner) on May 11, 2009

    I just purchased a Vulcan 800 Classic in Denver and road it back to Salt Lake City along with my son and brother on two other cruisers. Our group had a Honda Shadow and Suzuki Intruder. The trip was about 550 miles over several mountain passes on Highway 40. To make it interesting we swapped bikes ...

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