Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Production | 1985 |
| Engine | v2, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 82.0mm x 66.2mm |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin cvk34 (x2) |
| Ignition | electronic |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: air charged adjustable forks Rear: air charged adjustable shocks |
| Brakes | Front: double disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19h |
| Rear Tire | 150/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 62.2 inches (1580 mm) |
| Length | 90.35 inches (2295 mm) |
| Width | 33.46 inches (850 mm) |
| Height | 48.23 inches (1225 mm) |
| Weight | 482.81 pounds (219.0 Kg) (dry), |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.22 liters/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 was a v2, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki in 1985.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled v2, four-stroke. A 82.0mm bore x 66.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 699.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet plate.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19h front tire and a 150/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a air charged adjustable forks while the rear was equipped with a air charged adjustable shocks. The Vulcan VN700-A1 was fitted with a 3.57 Gallon (13.50 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 482.81 pounds (219.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long.