| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Also called | Vulcan 750 |
| Model year | 1986-2006 |
| Predecessor | Kawasaki Vulcan 700 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled Four-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve V-Twin[1] |
| Bore / Stroke | 84.9 × 66.2 mm (3.34 × 2.61 in) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Top speed | 110 mph (180 km/h)[2] |
| Power | 60 bhp (45 kW)[2] |
| Torque | 47 ft·lb (64 N·m)[2] |
| Ignition type | Electronic |
| Transmission | 5-speed, shaft drive |
| Frame type | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Suspension | Front: 33 mm fork; 5.9 in (150 mm) travel Rear: DAir-assisted dual shocks with 4-way rebound damping; 3.5-inch travel |
| Brakes | Front: dual-disc with twin-piston caliper Rear: Drum |
| Tires | Front: 100/90x19 tubeless Rear: 150/90x15 tubeless |
| Rake, Trail | 32°, 5 in (130 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 62.2 in (1,580 mm) |
| Seat height | 28.9 in (730 mm) |
| Weight | 483 lb (219 kg) (dry) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.6 USgal (14 l; 3.0 imp gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 50 mpg-US (4.7 L/100 km; 60 mpg-imp) |
| Related | Kawasaki Vulcan |
The VN750, also known as the Vulcan 750, was a 750 cc class cruiser-style motorcycle made by Kawasaki 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.[3]
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Kawasaki introduced the 750cc class Vulcan worldwide in 1985, however, due to tariff restrictions in the United States on imported Japanese bikes over 750cc, the initial US spec model was limited to 699cc. In 1986, the tariff was lifted and all bikes from then until the production run ended in 2006 were 750cc.[4]
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 shaft drive usually found on larger cruisers.[1] The bike also featured a liquid cooled DOHC V-Twin engine producing 60 horsepower and a flat 34 ft-lbs of torque throughout most of the rpm range. The bike was configured to support an upright riding position with a king/queen seat and a factory installed sissy bar.
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