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presentation of the VN 800 Classic 2005

the custom wave has enabled the category to renew itself with gusto, which has benefited the medium-displacement bikes. The VN 800 immediately made a name for itself when it arrived on the market. Although hailed as a benchmark, the arrival of competition from the Suzuki Marauder 800 and Honda Shadow 750, not to mention the Yamaha Drag Star 650, could have given it a few grey hairs. But don't worry, the Kawa has a lot going for it. Starting with its smooth, torquey engine. It's long and responsive, and outperforms the competition. But where the VN is most attractive is in its design, which mimics post-war Harley style. Big front wheel, imposing fork sleeves, copious mudguards, double seat and pretty tank... It looks like something out of an American factory. Even the air filter cover looks like it came from a Harley. Since we like this style, we might as well take advantage of it, right Mr. Kawa!?!!

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Published on 10/12/20
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Key facts Kawasaki VN 800 Classic (2005) : What you need to know before you buy

Highlights

• Driving force
• Aesthetics
• Easy to drive

Weak points

• Freinage
• Comfort
• Driving position

Prices

	Basic version
France	7,499€

Bikers' reviews

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Model sold in 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

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VN 800 Classic 2004

Performance

• Max speed : 167 km/h (103.80 mph)
• Average fuel consumption : 6.80 liters/100km (0.35 mpg)
• Estimated range : 221 km (137 miles)
  Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Competitors

Honda VT 750 SHADOW 2005

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Yamaha XVS 650 DRAGSTAR 2005

Hyosung GV 650 AQUILA 2005

Suzuki VL 800 VOLUSIA 2005

Harley-Davidson XL 883 C Sportster Custom 2005

Ural 750 Wolf 2005

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Bikers' reviews Leave a review - 30 reviews

Mamie Moto Model 1997

I bought a classic 1997 VN in November 2024, what a great bike for cool riding! I already had a 1996 with almost 100,000 km, which I sold (yes!) to buy a new Kawa 650 Vulcan, an excellent bike by the way, but I sold it to buy this 1997 VN again! I love the sound of a carburetor engine ......! I'm older than my bike, so the 2 of us get along just fine! (almost 68 years old) 03/25/2025 15:11 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Mamie Moto

Lulupoalocu Model 1996

Super bike that I've just bought! Minor bodywork restoration but top-notch mechanics! Reliable, strong, easy to handle! Correct fuel consumption - ideal for leisurely rides! A great bike for its time! Good rides to all tchao 03/15/2024 23:06 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Lulupoalocu

Petit souci d'alimentation essence ..,?

jojo30 Model 2001

Hi, I bought it about a year ago, but I don't drive much... it had 5200 kms on the odometer, it spent 20 years in a garage. now it has 5950 kms. it sometimes makes me a whim, full tank after about 20kms it wants to park (when you overtake, it's a pain) I put the tap on reserve and it starts again....a few kms later I turn it back to ON, and a few kms later it starts again...if I open the tank it seems to work fine...pfff! so from time to time I put a paperclip through the hole in the cap, but it's not really the solution... I'm not a mechanic, if you have any ideas I'd love to hear them...Thanks!
Jean-Luc 10/18/2022 20:17 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jojo30

Pépère

Le Djé Model 2000

Great bike for touring and even everyday use. Not too thirsty, around 6l/100, easy to handle, comfortable (bober mount), timeless look, it has a lot going for it. The only drawbacks are that it's hard to get to the engine, and the power is a bit low for my taste when you're coming off a 750 Four... Be careful in traffic circles, you're liable to create sparks with your exhausts, otherwise it's a great bike, and a reliable one at that. Have a good ride! 05/18/2021 08:47 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Le Djé

Alfis Model 1998

Very good machine! 1998 Classic model, 33,000 km, no worries. Ideal for leisurely rides. 05/04/2021 17:20 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Alfis

Une bonne bécane.

El tié Model 2001

I have a 1997 kawa 800 VN, what a wonderful motorcycle not for speed, the pleasure of being a biker, style, reliability, and 5.5l per hundred km at ease. I made the right choice by combining it with my life, the old fashioned way, yes I'm 58 years old.bises a vous. 03/07/2021 17:58 Rating : 5/5 Respond to El tié

on peut compter sur cette moto.

didier Model 1996

Hi everyone!
i'm 59 years old and I've owned this beauty for 15 years
This bike is timeless, I do all the mechanical maintenance, I'm often told when I park (I live in a town of 12,000 inhabitants in the southwest) that my bike is beautiful, people say wow! she super your bike! it's a harley? grrrrr .... Nah! it's outdated Harley... I just tell them it's a Kawasaki vn classic (the chrome is shiny but not overdone) and its original look turns heads on the streets
I'm still as happy with it as the first day I got it. What's more, it's not too heavy, and doesn't guzzle too much petrol, in short, I'm really delighted with it. To part with it... not even in my dreams! thank you! 02/04/2021 10:05 Rating : 5/5 Respond to didier

Avis sur la kawasaki VN 800

Nanou Model 1999

We are looking for a custom motorcycle for
A young A2 license holder, the Kawasaki looks pretty good to us, and above all, it's got a nice look
On the other hand, we are looking for information on maintenance and reliability
The ads we are seeing suggest motorcycles from 96/98. Does this seem reasonable to you?

Thanks for the information, we're novices 11/08/2020 13:58 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Nanou

Eltier Model 1997

Harley,harley yes and everyone has one the kawa 800vn 1997 a grandmother with style,reliability,in all its splendor i'm 57 and ride this jewel superb bike and easy to maintain. 11/07/2020 10:44 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Eltier

teophile lalene Model 1999

a superb motorcycle, it has everything you expect from a motorcycle 11/06/2020 18:20 Rating : 5/5 Respond to teophile lalene

el tier Model 1999

i have a vn 800 and it's a very good bike for easy rider i'm 57 and the old-fashioned mechanics are great simple manual shocks no electronics except for the starter next to the battery (cdi) i give it 12 out of 10 superb bike good ride to all, 10/29/2020 19:55 Rating : 5/5 Respond to el tier

entretien 800 vn

alain56370

hello i need some advice for the maintenance of the 800 vn i just bought i can give my number by mail if someone would like to help me. Thanks Alain 11/01/2020 09:57 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

le beeegees Model 2001

motorcycle reliability never a problem but tiring after 120 km but it starts right up 01/26/2019 18:16 Rating : 4/5 Respond to le beeegees

possible de modifer un Kawasaki VN 800 en A2 ?

John62110 Model 1995

Hello I'm very interested in a vn800 but I would like to know if the 95 model is compatible with the a2 license? thank you in advance. 09/09/2018 02:51 Rating : 5/5 Respond to John62110

claudius Model 1996

hello, I bought a 1996 800 vn classic in February, after having many big customs, I bought this bike following a health problem (lighter bike), I can tell you that it is a real bike with a hell of a noise and torque, thank you Mr Kawasaki 03/29/2018 08:59 Rating : 5/5 Respond to claudius

frantz Model 1999

fantastic machine i've owned one for 13 years only happiness on the roads of france and europe 02/12/2017 01:27 Rating : 5/5 Respond to frantz

Mauricekawa Model 1998

C\'est une très bonne et une superbe moto que du plaisir couleur beige et les parchocs tous crommee une note sur 10 je lui donne 9 12/31/2016 09:48 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Mauricekawa

koedou Model 1999

vn 800 classic 1997 vanilla violet superb color
a real pleasure, even as a duo
what a pleasure and what a noise !!!!! 04/05/2016 22:34 Rating : 5/5 Respond to koedou

LEJEUNE

What a pleasure, yes, but when it takes 5 hours to clean the spokes of the rear wheel with a toothbrush, mine from '95 in red and white was very nice but the chrome. I took over a yam xjs 900 Diversion, also a very good tourer which took an hour to wash and I could drive in all weathers, the kawa only drove in summer. 01/25/2018 01:13 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

Baisser hauteur de selle sur Kawasaki VN 800

kyky85 Model 1996

comment baisser sa hauteur . si ces possible car moi petite jambes merci 09/26/2015 08:39 Rating : 5/5 Respond to kyky85

probleme electrique

roco Model 1999

bonjour .moto achetee d'occasion de 1999 avec 15000kms.tranfo en bobber changer la batterie je fait 30kms je cale .plus de voyant batterie a plat. la question .d'ou vient le probleme... 09/05/2015 17:24 Rating : 3/5 Respond to roco

LIVRE TECHNIQUE pour VN 800 Classic

WILLYKAWA1999 Model 1999

JE RECHERCHE LE LIVRE DENTRETIEN POUR MA MOTO TIPE KAWASAKI800 VN 1999 MERCI A 08/22/2015 08:46 Rating : 4/5 Respond to WILLYKAWA1999

Greg membre de l'équipe

There's a link at the bottom of each motorcycle data sheet when its Revue Moto Technique is available. For the VN 800, click here: http://www.revue-technique-auto.fr/Rmt-Yamaha/1256-Rmt-yamaha-xvs650-et-kawazaki-vn800-9782726891438.html 08/22/2015 08:59 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

willykawa1959

confortable rien na dire c'est pas une puissante mais quel bonheur et surtout le plaisir merci à vous ...Willy
08/23/2015 20:10 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

willyoli1959 Model 1999

Great bike
i meet a lot of people, they're all nice 08/13/2015 00:01 Rating : 3/5 Respond to willyoli1959

je cherche le guide d'entretirn

joel Model 1999

Having had several models of various makes, at my age it's exactly what I need; comfortable, responsive and beautiful. I've ridden with others in the Pyrenees, a real treat... 06/27/2015 11:42 Rating : 4/5 Respond to joel

vieux jeune motard

mais rien quan Model 1999

j\'ai 60 berges je viens de passer mon permis et j\'ai acheter un vn 800 je peux rien dire pour l\'instant mais lorsque je me fait démarrer il me vient les frisson c\'\"tait juste pour vous dire bonne soirée a tous jf
06/03/2015 20:28 Rating : 4/5 Respond to mais rien quan

mumu haltéro

Me too, 60 years old, I'm going to buy one at the end of the month .... I'm already shivering! 06/16/2016 09:44 Rating : 5/5 Participate in the conversation

LEJEUNE

Very good bike, you'll get a thrill when it's guiding at 150km/h apart from that, a word of advice, don't go for 140 max and you'll be happy with it for the rest of your life, I'm already caressing the 70 ballets and I miss motorcycling a lot, what's more I've been riding since I was 16

























. 01/25/2018 01:04 Rating : 4/5 Participate in the conversation

notice

dan33jadeve Model 1999

I'm looking for a VN800 95 manual
Thanks
cdlt 04/21/2015 13:27 Rating : 5/5 Respond to dan33jadeve

Classe

Dicknroll Model 1999

The two-tone black/vanilla version is a real showstopper.
comfort, it's true, isn't top-notch, but with a good seat, it gets better.
Good torque, good stance, not too heavy, it's reassuring right from the start.
a real treat. 01/28/2015 19:23 Rating : 5/5 Respond to Dicknroll

Livre d'entretien

kawabilly Model 1999

hello to all the team
great, but a stop problem. What can I do?
i don't have the maintenance book for the bike's electrics
many thanks to you all 11/29/2014 09:58 Rating : 4/5 Respond to kawabilly

vidange

jp69 Model 1999

hello, can you tell me the quantity of oil for the 1998 vn 800 clasic? thank you for your reply. 11/09/2013 12:05 Rating : 5/5 Respond to jp69

Fiche mécano

paulux Model 1999

Hello,
Do you have the mechanics sheet to maintain my vn 800 vulcan? 10/13/2013 12:35 Rating : 5/5 Respond to paulux

Bof sur le commentaire du journaliste

silicone2002 Model 1996

the riding and seating position is more than comfortable - you just need to know how to sit on a motorcycle - mine is at your disposal - a plus.jpz 05/03/2013 01:00 Rating : 5/5 Respond to silicone2002

Philippe Model 1999

The best bike I've had since 1953. A little heavy. 02/16/2013 19:10 Rating : 4/5 Respond to Philippe

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the VN 800 Classic 2005

What is the power of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

The VN 800 Classic 2005 develops a power of 56 ch (55.20 hp)

What is the torque of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

The maximum torque of the VN 800 Classic 2005 is 6.40 mkg to 3,300 rpm.

What is the maximum speed of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

The VN 800 Classic 2005 is capable of reaching a top speed of 167 km/h (103.80 mph) on the track.

What is the weight of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

The VN 800 Classic 2005 has a a dry weight of 234 kg (516 lb), a weight when fully loaded of 245 kg (540 lb).

What is the fuel consumption of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

Average fuel consumption is estimated at 6.80 l/100km (0.35 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.

QWhat is the seat height of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

To ensure good accessibility, the VN 800 Classic 2005 offers a minimum seat height of 705 mm (27.76 in).

What is the price of the VN 800 Classic 2005?

The price of the VN 800 Classic 2005 is 7,499€ in France