Kawasaki VN750 (Vulcan): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1984-2006
Also called: Kawasaki VZ750 (Japan), Kawasaki VN750 Twin
Successor: Kawasaki VN800 (Vulcan), Kawasaki VN900 (Vulcan)
| Model |
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750 Twin)
1984-2006 (Europe, North America, Japan) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1984 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 700
Code: VN700-A1 |
| 1985 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A1 |
| 1986 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A2 |
| 1987 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A3 |
| 1988 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A4 |
| 1989 | Europe, North America, Japan | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A5 |
| 1990 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A6 |
| 1991 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A7 |
| 1992 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A8 |
| 1993 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A9 |
| 1994 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A10 |
| 1995 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A11 |
| 1996 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A12 |
| 1997 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A13 |
| 1998 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A14 |
| 1999 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A15 |
| 2000 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A16 |
| 2001 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A17 |
| 2002 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A18 |
| 2003 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A19 |
| 2004 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A20 |
| 2005 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A21 |
| 2006 | North America | Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Code: VN750-A6F |
Specifications
Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2310 mm / 90,9 in |
| Overall width | 860 mm / 33,8 in | |
| Overall height | 1235 mm / 48,6 in | |
| Seat height | 750 mm / 29,5 in
735 mm / 28,9 in – Vulcan 750 (North America) | |
| Wheelbase | 1585 mm / 62,4 in | |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm / 5,3 in
150 mm / 5,9 in – Vulcan 750 (North America) | |
| Dry weight | 223 kg / 491 lbs
219 kg / 483 lbs – Vulcan 750 (North America) | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 241 kg / 531 lbs
236 kg / 520 lbs – Vulcan 750 (North America) | |
| FRAME | Type | Tubular double cradle (steel) |
| Front suspension, travel | Telescopic fork 38 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Telescopic fork 38 mm (pneumatic), 150 mm / 5,9 in – VN700-A1, VN750-A1-A4 | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 90 mm / 3,54 in
Adjustment: spring pre-load | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 57H | |
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 74H | |
| Front brake | Double disc, 226 mm, 1-piston calipers | |
| Rear brake | Drum | |
| Fuel capacity | 13,5 l / 3,56 US gal | |
| Trail | 127 mm / 5,0 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | 4,8 l / 100 km (49 mpg) | |
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, V-twin | |
| Bore & Stroke | 84,9 x 66,2 mm | |
| Displacement | 749 cm³ (45,7 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder (with hydraulic adjusters) | |
| Max. power | 66,0 hp (48,5 kW) / 7500 rpm - basic
68,0 hp (50,0 kW) / 7500 rpm – Canada, South Africa 50,0 hp (36,8 kW) / 7500 rpm - Germany | |
| Max. torque | 64,7 Nm (6,6 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm - basic | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | ||
| Top speed | 180 km/h (110 mph) | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK34 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 5-speed | |
| Final drive | Shaft | |
| Primary reduction | 2.428 | |
| Final reduction | 2.454 – basic
2.522 – North America | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V |
1.600 1.230 1.000 0.858 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-14Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki VN750 Twin / Vulcan 750: manuals, parts, microfiches.