Kawasaki VN 700 Vulcan (1986-90)

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.

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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