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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.   
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.   
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.


==Engine==
==Engine==
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==Specs==
==Specs==
*[[Media:VN750A6F.PDF]]
 
*[[Media:VN750A21.PDF]]
 
{|  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]]
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Revision as of 03:57, 23 July 2019

Kawasaki VN750A
Manufacturer
[[Kawasaki]]
Also called Vulcan 750
Production 85-06
Class [[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine
750cc
Spark Plug NGK DP7EA-9 '85-05 , '06
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '85-05 , '06
Final Drive Shaft
Front Tire 100/90-19 '85-05 , '06
Rear Tire 150/90-15 '85-05 , '06
Weight
Competition Suzuki VS750, Honda VT700C
Manuals Service Manual

Brochures ·



Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Also called Vulcan VN750A
Production 1984 - 2006
Class Cruiser
Engine v2, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 84.9mm x 66.2mm
Compression ratio 10.3:1
Top speed 125 mph (201 km/h)
Horse 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 type electronic
Sparkplug NGK DP7EA-9 '85-06
Battery YUASA YB14L-A2 '85-06
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan)

Clutch: wet
Suspension Front: hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear: air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way rebound damping / 3.5 in.
Brakes Front: double disc
Rear: single disc
Front Tire 100/90-19 '85-06
Rear Tire 150/90-15 '85-06
Wheelbase 62.2 inches (1580 mm)
Dimensions L 90.39 inches (2296 mm)
W 33.5 inches (851 mm)
H 48.19 inches (1224 mm)
Seat height 28.9 inches (734 mm)
Weight 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg) (dry), 219.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters)
Fuel consumption 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Related Kawasaki VN700A
Kawasaki VN1500A
Competition Suzuki VS750, Honda VT700C
Manuals Service Manual
Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos

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.



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.


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.

1984 Kawasaki Vulcan 750

1984 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 1984 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 1984 Kawasaki Vulcan 750


The Vulcan name has been used by Kawasaki to denote their "custom" type motorcycles since 1984, using mostly V-twin powered motorcycles ranging from 125cc to 2000cc.



The Kawasaki VN750A is a motorcycle produced by Kawasaki from 1985 to 2006.

1996 VN750

1996 Kawasaki VN750 in Red



2001

2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray
2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray


2002

2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black
2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black


2003

2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver
2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver


2004

2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750


2005

2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black
2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black


2006

2006 Kawasaki VN750 in Red/Black


Specs

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


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