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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}} | |||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
|photo = 1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg | |||
|aka = Vulcan VN750A | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1984 - 2006 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Cruiser | |||
|engine = v2, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 84.9mm x 66.2mm | |||
|compression = 10.3:1 | |||
|top_speed = 125 mph (201 km/h) | |||
|power = 65.98 HP (49.2 KW) @ 7500RPM | |||
|torque = 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | |||
|fuel_system = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2 | |||
|ignition = electronic | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref> | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | |||
Clutch: wet <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork / 5.9 in. <br> | |||
Rear: air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way [[rebound damping]] / 3.5 in. | |||
|brakes =Front: double disc <br>Rear: single disc | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} '85-06 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|150/90-15}} '85-06 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 62.2 inches (1580 mm) | |||
|length = 90.39 inches (2296 mm) | |||
|width = 33.5 inches (851 mm) | |||
|height = 48.19 inches (1224 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 28.9 inches (734 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 219.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) | |||
|recommended_oil = K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN1500A]] | |||
|competition = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Honda VT700C]] | |||
|manuals = [[:File:1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners.pdf]] | |||
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-204}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N KA-7586}} `86-06<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|final_drive= Shaft `85-05<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | |||
The '''Kawasaki 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 [[1980s motorcycle tariff|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 VN700A|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 engine 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 backrest. | |||
The VN750 also featured adjustable air shocks front and rear, with [[Showa]] 4-way valving on the rear. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] v2, four-stroke. A 84.9mm [[bore]] x 66.2mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 749.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin [[cam]] (dohc). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 100/90-x19 front [[tire]] and a 150/90-x15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way rebound damping / 3.5 in.. The Vulcan 750 was fitted with a 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long. | |||
==1995== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-0.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-1.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-2.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-3.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-4.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==1996 VN750== | ==1996 VN750== | ||
[[Image:1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki VN750 in Red]] | [[Image:1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki VN750 in Red]] | ||
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==2001== | ==2001== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | ||
File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | |||
</gallery> | |||
==2002== | ==2002== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | ||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
< | File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver | ||
File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver | |||
</gallery> | |||
==2004== | ==2004== | ||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-VN750-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750]] | [[Image:2004-Kawasaki-VN750-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750]] | ||
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==2005== | ==2005== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
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[[Image:2006_kawasaki_vn750.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki VN750 in Red/Black]] | [[Image:2006_kawasaki_vn750.jpg|left|thumb|2006 Kawasaki VN750 in Red/Black]] | ||
<br style="clear: left"/> | <br style="clear: left"/> | ||
== Photos == | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]] | |||
[[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]] | |||
==Specs== | ==Specs== | ||
*[[ | |||
*[[ | |||
{| class="wikitable" | |||
|- | |||
!Make Model | |||
|Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan | |||
|- | |||
!Year | |||
|1986 - 90 | |||
|- | |||
!Engine Type | |||
|Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | |||
|- | |||
!Displacement | |||
|749 cc / 45.7 cu-in | |||
|- | |||
!Bore X Stroke | |||
|84.9 x 66.2mm | |||
|- | |||
!Cooling System | |||
|Liquid cooled | |||
|- | |||
!Compression | |||
|10.3:1 | |||
|- | |||
!Induction | |||
|34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor | |||
|- | |||
!Ignition | |||
|Electronic | |||
|- | |||
!Starting | |||
|Electric | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power | |||
|66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Power Rear Tire | |||
|59.1 hp @ 7500 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!Max Torque | |||
|6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm | |||
|- | |||
!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 | |||
|- | |||
!Consumption Average | |||
|15.2 km/lit | |||
|- | |||
!Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | |||
|13.9 m / 43.8 m | |||
|- | |||
!Standing ¼ Mile | |||
|13.5 sec / 153.2 km/h | |||
|- | |||
!Top Speed | |||
|176.3 km/h / 109.5 mph | |||
|} | |||
*[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]] | |||
*[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]] | |||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
{{Kawasaki}} | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|VN750]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|VN750]] | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki VN series]] | [[Category:Kawasaki VN series]] | ||
[[Category:Cruisers]] | [[Category:Cruisers]] | ||
[[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||
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