Kawasaki Vulcan 750

Kawasaki Vulcan VN750

Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Also called	Vulcan 750
Predecessor	Kawasaki Vulcan 700
Class	Cruiser
Engine	749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled Four-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve V-Twin
Bore / stroke	84.9 mm × 66.2 mm (3.34 in × 2.61 in)
Compression ratio	10.3:1
Top speed	110 mph (180 km/h)
Power	66 hp (49 kW)
Torque	47 lb⋅ft (64 N⋅m)
Ignition type	Electronic
Transmission	5-speed, shaft drive
Frame type	Tubular steel double cradle
Suspension	Front: 38 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 US gal (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, is 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.

Production history

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.

Overview

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. The bike also featured a liquid cooled DOHC 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 sissy bar. The VN750 also featured adjustable air shocks front and rear, with Showa 4-way valving on the rear.