Kawasaki VN700 Vulcan
Kawasaki VN700 Vulcan | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | VN 700 Vulcan |
Production | 1986 - 90 |
Class | Cruiser |
Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
Ignition | Electronic |
Spark Plug | NGK DP7EA-9 `85[1] |
Battery | YUASA YB14L-A2 `85[1] |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft `85[1] |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping |
Brakes | Front: 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers Rear: Drum |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 150/90-15 |
Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.9 in |
Weight | 219 kg / 483 lbs (dry), 226 kg / 498 lbs (wet) |
Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Liters / 3.6 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping. The VN700 Vulcan was fitted with a 13.5 Liters / 3.6 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 219 kg / 483 lbs. The wheelbase was 1580 mm / 62.2 in long.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
The VN750, also known as the Vulcan 750, is a 750 cc class cruiser-style motorcycle build from 1985 to 2006. The Vulcan 750 was Kawasaki's first cruiser and first V-twin engine introduced in late 1984 as the 1985 model Kawasaki introduced the 750 cc class Vulcan worldwide in 1985. Due to tariff restrictions in the United States on bikes over 700 cc imported from Japan, the initial US spec model was limited to 699 cc and called the Kawasaki Vulcan 700. The tariff was lifted in 1986, and all bikes from then until the production run ended in 2006 were 749 cc. The US name was changed to Vulcan 750 to reflect this The VN750 remained largely unchanged throughout its 22-year production run with only minor adjustments to the components and varying paint schemes. The VN750 was unique in its class by featuring a more reliable usually found on larger cruisers. The bike also featured a liquid cooled V-twin engine producing 66 horsepower and a flat 47 ft-lbs of torque throughout most of the rpm range, although the engine was underrated and commonly produced 8-10% more than the advertised power in dynomometer testing. The bike was configured to support an upright riding position with a king/queen seat and a factory installed . The VN750 also featured adjustable air shocks front and rear, with Showa 4-way valving on the rear.
Make Model | Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan |
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Year | 1986 - 90 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
Displacement | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 82.0 x 66.2 mm |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Compression | 10.3:1 |
Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Induction | 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
Ignition | Electronic |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | NA |
Max Torque | NA |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Shaft |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping |
Front Brakes | 2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Drum |
Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
Rear Tire | 150/90-15 |
Rake | 32° |
Trail | 130 mm / 5.1 in |
Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.9 in |
Dry Weight | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
Wet Weight | 226 kg / 498 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Liters / 3.6 US gal |
External Links[edit | edit source]
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaft_drive
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DOHC
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_Vulcan_750#cite_note-top-1
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissy_bar
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.