Kawasaki VN800 Classic (2003 - 2006) review

A lovely 'little' cruiser, so long as you don't mind working the engine a little more than you might expect from this type of bike
Good styling cues and a lovely engine
Revvy engine is at odds with the laid back cruiser styling

The 800 is a lovely little motor, if a little revvy for a relaxed cruiser. Plenty of go, though, and enough metal for your cruiser money. Nice bike

The 800 is a lovely little motor, if a little revvy for a relaxed cruiser. Plenty of go, though, and enough metal for your cruiser money. Nice bike

Dryweight (kg)235
Seats0
Seat Height (mm)705
Suspension Front41mm inverted telescopic fork
Suspension RearBottom-link Uni-Trak single shock
Adjustability Rearadjustable preload
Tyres Front130/90-16
Tyres Rear140/90-16
Brakes FrontSingle 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper
Brakes RearSingle 180mm drum
Wheelbase (mm)1600
ChassisDouble cradle, high tensile steel
Cubic Capacity (cc)805
Valves8
Max Power (bhp)55
Valves Per Cylinder4
CoolingLiquid cooled
Stroke TypeFour Stroke