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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VN 800 Drifter | 
			
				| Years: | 2002-03 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 805 cc / 49.1 cu-in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 88 x 66.2 mm | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Keihin CVK36 carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital K-TRIC | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 56 hp / 40.8 kW @ 7000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Power Rear Tyre: | 50.9 hp @ 7100 rpm | 
			
					
						| Max Torque: | 64 Nm / 47.2 lb-ft @ 3300 rpm | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 41mm hydraulic telescopic fork. | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link Uni-Trak with 7-way preload adjustment | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 2 piston caliper | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | 130mm drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 130/90-16 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-16 | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1615 mm / 63.6 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 760 mm / 29.9 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 246.0 kg / 542.3 lbs | 
			
					
						| Wet Weight: | 271 kg / 597 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal | 
			
					
						| Consumption Average: | 18.5 km/lit | 
			
					
						| Standing ¼ Mile: | 14.8 sec | 
			
					
						| Top Speed: | 167 km/h |