Editing Kawasaki VN750A

{{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]]
}}

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.  



==1996 VN750==
[[Image:1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg|left|thumb|1996 Kawasaki VN750 in Red]]
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==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
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==2002==
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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
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==2003==
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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
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==2004==
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-VN750-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750]]
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==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
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==2006==
[[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==


{|  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==
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