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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}}
{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki Vulcan 750
|name            = Kawasaki VN750A
|photo           = 1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg
|image            =
|aka              = Vulcan 750
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 85-06
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine          = 750cc
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      =
|top_speed        =
|power            =
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-05 , '06
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-05 , '06
|transmission    =
|final_drive= Shaft
|frame           =  
|suspension      =
|brakes          =
|front_tire      = {{tire|100/90-19}} '85-05 , '06
|rear_tire    = {{tire|150/90-15}} '85-05 , '06
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      =
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Honda VT700C]]
}}
 
 
 
{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki Vulcan 750'''
|image            =
|aka              = Vulcan VN750A
|aka              = Vulcan VN750A
|manufacturer    = Kawasaki
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1984 - 2006
|production      = 1984 - 2006
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|predecessor      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|successor        =
|class            = Cruiser
|class            = [[Cruiser]]
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|engine          = v2, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 84.9mm x 66.2mm
|bore_stroke      = 84.9mm x 66.2mm
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|fuel_system      = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2
|fuel_system      = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2
|ignition        = electronic
|ignition        = electronic
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref>
|spark_plug      = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06
|battery          = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: wet <br>
Clutch: wet <br>
|frame            =
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork / 5.9 in. <br>
|suspension      =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork / 5.9 in. <br>
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|wet_weight      = 219.0 kg
|wet_weight      = 219.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters)
|fuel_capacity    = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters)
|oil_capacity    = 4.0 L (4.2 US qt)
|oil_capacity    =
|recommended_oil  = K-tech 10W-40
|fuel_consumption = 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
|fuel_consumption = 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|turning_radius  =
|related          = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN1500A]]
|related          = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN1500A]]
|competition      = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Honda VT700C]]
|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
The '''[[Kawasaki]] Vulcan 750''' was a v2, [[four-stroke]] Cruiser [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1984 and 2006. It could reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 65.98 HP (49.2 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
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.
 
 
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.




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==Chassis==
==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.
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==
The '''Kawasaki VN750A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1985 to 2006.
<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==
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==2001==
==2001==
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[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray]]
File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-1.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
[[Image:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-2.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
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==2002==
==2002==
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[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black]]
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black]]
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black]]
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black]]
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
[[Image:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black]]
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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</gallery>
 


==2003==
==2003==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver]]
File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-1.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
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</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'>
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black]]
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-1.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
[[Image:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-2.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
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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]]
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== Photos ==
[[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]]
[[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]]


==Specs==
==Specs==
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*[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]]
*[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]]
*[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]]
*[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]]
==References==
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