| Attribute | Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter 2000 × | Kawasaki VN 800 Classic 2004 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2000 | 2004 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki VN 800 Drifter | Kawasaki VN 800 Classic |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | - | Injection |
| Displacement (cm³) | 805 | 805 |
| Power (kw) | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 61 | 64 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | - | 130/90-H16 |
| Rear tyre | - | 140/90-H16 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,615 | 1,600 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 248 | 235 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1677 | 0.1706 |
| Seat height (mm) | 760 | 720 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 170 | 167 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 15 |