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| {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}} | | {{Infobox Motorcycle |
| {{Motorcycle
| | |name = Kawasaki VN750A |
| |name = Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | | |image = |
| |photo = 1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg | | |aka = , Vulcan |
| |aka = Vulcan VN750A | | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] |
| |manufacturer = Kawasaki | | |parent_company = |
| |parent_company = | | |production = 85-06 |
| |production = 1984 - 2006 | | |model_year = |
| |model_year = | | |predecessor = |
| |predecessor = | | |successor = |
| |successor = | | |class = |
| |class = Cruiser | | |engine = 750cc |
| |engine = v2, four-stroke | | |bore_stroke = |
| |bore_stroke = 84.9mm x 66.2mm | | |compression = |
| |compression = 10.3:1 | | |top_speed = |
| |top_speed = 125 mph (201 km/h) | | |power = |
| |power = 65.98 HP (49.2 KW) @ 7500RPM | | |torque = |
| |torque = 47.21 ft/lbs (64.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM | | |ignition = |
| |fuel_system = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2
| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DP7EA-9}} '85-05 , '06 |
| |ignition = electronic | | |battery = {{battery|YB14L-A2}} '85-05 , '06 |
| |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref> | | |transmission = |
| |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06 | | |frame = |
| |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | | |suspension = |
| Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
| | |brakes = |
| Clutch: wet <br>
| | |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} '85-05 , '06 |
| |frame = | | |rear_tire = {{tire|150/90-15}} '85-05 , '06 |
| |suspension =Front: [[hydraulic]] telescopic fork / 5.9 in. <br> | | |rake_trail = |
| Rear: air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way [[rebound damping]] / 3.5 in.
| | |wheelbase = |
| |brakes =Front: double disc <br>Rear: single disc | | |length = |
| |front_tire = {{tire|100/90-19}} '85-06 | | |width = |
| |rear_tire = {{tire|150/90-15}} '85-06 | | |height = |
| |rake_trail = | | |seat_height = |
| |wheelbase = 62.2 inches (1580 mm) | | |dry_weight = |
| |length = 90.39 inches (2296 mm) | | |wet_weight = |
| |width = 33.5 inches (851 mm) | | |fuel_capacity = |
| |height = 48.19 inches (1224 mm) | | |oil_capacity = |
| |seat_height = 28.9 inches (734 mm) | | |fuel_consumption = |
| |dry_weight = 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg) | | |turning_radius = |
| |wet_weight = 219.0 kg | | |related = |
| |fuel_capacity = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) | | |competition = |
| |oil_capacity = 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) | |
| |recommended_oil = K-tech 10W-40
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| |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]]
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| |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>
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| |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>
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| |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>
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| 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 VN750A''' is a [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] from 1985 to 2006. |
| 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
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| 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
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| VN750 was unique in its class by featuring a more reliable engine usually found on larger cruisers.
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| The bike also featured a liquid cooled V-twin engine producing 66 horsepower and a flat 47 ft-lbs of torque
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| 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
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| seat and a factory installed backrest.
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| The VN750 also featured adjustable air shocks front and rear, with [[Showa]] 4-way valving on the rear.
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| ==Engine==
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| 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).
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| ==Drive==
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| The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet.
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| ==Chassis==
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| 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.
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| ==1995==
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| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
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| File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-0.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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| File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-1.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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| File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-2.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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| File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-3.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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| File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-4.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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| </gallery>
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| ==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]][[Image: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-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
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| File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
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| File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
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| </gallery> | |
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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]][[Image: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]][[Image: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-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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| File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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| File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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| File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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| File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
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| </gallery> | |
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| ==2003== | | ==2003== |
| <gallery mode='packed-hover'>
| | [[Image: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-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver
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| File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver
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| </gallery> | |
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| ==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]][[Image: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-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
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| File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
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| File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
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| </gallery>
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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 ==
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86--2.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]]
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| [[File:Kawasaki-VN750-86.jpg|600px|Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan]]
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| ==Specs== | | ==Specs== |
| | | *[[Media:VN750A6F.PDF]] |
| | | *[[Media:VN750A21.PDF]] |
| {| class="wikitable"
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| !Make Model
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| |Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
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| !Year
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| |1986 - 90
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| !Engine Type
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| |Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
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| !Displacement
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| |749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
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| !Bore X Stroke
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| |84.9 x 66.2mm
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| !Cooling System
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| |Liquid cooled
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| !Compression
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| |10.3:1
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| !Induction
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| |34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor
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| !Ignition
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| |Electronic
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| !Starting
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| |Electric
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| !Max Power
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| |66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
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| !Max Power Rear Tire
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| |59.1 hp @ 7500 rpm
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| !Max Torque
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| |6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm @ 6000 rpm
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| !Transmission
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| |5 Speed
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| !Final Drive
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| |Shaft
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| !Front Suspension
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| |Telescopic fork
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| !Rear Suspension
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| |Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping
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| !Front Brakes
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| |2x 226mm discs 2 piston calipers
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| !Rear Brakes
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| |Drum
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| !Front Tire
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| |100/90-19
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| !Rear Tire
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| |150/90-15
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| !Rake
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| |32°
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| !Trail
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| |130 mm / 5.1 in
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| !Wheelbase
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| |1580 mm / 62.2 in
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| !Seat Height
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| |730 mm / 28.9 in
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| !Dry Weight
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| |219 kg / 483 lbs
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| !Wet Weight
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| |226 kg / 498 lbs
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| !Fuel Capacity
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| |13.5 Liters / 3.6 US gal
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| !Consumption Average
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| |15.2 km/lit
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| !Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0
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| |13.9 m / 43.8 m
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| !Standing ¼ Mile
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| |13.5 sec / 153.2 km/h
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| !Top Speed
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| |176.3 km/h / 109.5 mph
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| *[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]] | |
| *[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]] | |
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