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
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750 Twin) 1984-2006 (Europe, North America, Japan)
Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750 Twin)

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
CARBURETION SYSTEM	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	2.250 1.600 1.230 1.000 0.858
ELECTRICAL	Ignition	Transistorized
	Alternator
	Battery capacity	12V-14Ah