Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1986-90)

The Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan motorcycle was produced between 1986 and 1990. It features a four-stroke, V-twin engine with 749cc capacity and liquid cooling. It has a compression ratio of 10.3:1 and is powered by a 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor. The motorcycle has electronic ignition and an electric starter. It is capable of producing up to 66 horsepower at 7500 rpm and a maximum torque of 6.5 kgf-m / 64.7 Nm at 6000 rpm. The transmission is a 5-speed, and the final drive is a shaft. The front suspension is telescopic fork while the rear suspension features dual shocks that are air-adjustable with four-position rebound damping. The front brakes feature two 226mm discs with two-piston calipers, while the rear brakes are drum. The motorcycle has a 32-degree rake and a trail of 130mm/5.1in with a wheelbase of 1580 mm/62.2 in. It has a seat height of 730mm/28.9in, a dry weight of 219 kg/483 lbs, and a wet weight of 226 kg/498 lbs. The fuel capacity of the motorcycle is 13.5 Litres/3.6 US gal and it has an average consumption rate of 15.2km/lit. The Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan has a braking distance of 13.9m/43.8m for 60-0/100-0 and can reach a top speed of 176.3 km/h/109.5 mph with a standing 1/4 mile time of 13.5 seconds at 153.2 km/h.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan

Year: 1986 – 90


Engine: Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 749 cc / 45.7 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 84.9 x 66.2mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.3:1
Induction: 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor
Ignition: Electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 66 hp / 48.1 kW @ 7500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 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 Tyre: 100/90-19
Rear Tyre: 150/90-15
Rake: 32 degrees
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 Litres / 3.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 15.2 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.9 m / 43.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.5 sec / 153.2 km/h
Top Speed: 176.3 km/h / 109.5 mph

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