The Kawasaki VN 700 Vulcan (1986-90) is a four-stroke, V-twin, DOHC, 4-valve per cylinder motorcycle with a 699 cc capacity and a liquid cooling system. It has a wet-sump lubrication system, 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor induction, and electronic ignition starting. The bike also has a five-speed transmission, a shaft final drive, and both front and rear suspension. The front suspension includes a telescopic fork, while the rear includes dual shocks with air-adjustable preload and a 4-position rebound damping. The Kawasaki VN 700 Vulcan has front dual-disc brakes with 2-piston calipers and drum rear brakes. Its front and rear tires are respectively sized at 100/90-19 and 150/90-15, and the bike has a rake of 32 degrees, a trail of 130mm/5.1in, a wheelbase of 1580mm/62.2in, and a seat height of 730mm/28.9in. It has a dry weight of 219 kg/483 lbs and a wet weight of 226 kg/498 lbs, as well as a fuel capacity of 13.5 liters/3.6 US gallons. The bike has no available information on its maximum power or max torque.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
| Year | 1986 – 90 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 699 cc / 42.6 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 82.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Induction | 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | NA |
| Max Torque | NA |
| 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 |
