Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan (1991-96)

The Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan motorcycle was available from 1991 to 1996. It features a liquid-cooled, V-twin engine with a capacity of 749cc, and produces a maximum power of 66 horsepower and a torque of 6.5 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed transmission and a shaft-driven final drive. The motorcycle has a front telescopic fork and dual rear shocks with air-adjustable preload and four-position rebound damping. It also has dual front disc brakes and a rear drum brake. The bike has a rake of 32 degrees, a trail of 130 mm, and a wheelbase of 1580 mm. Its dry weight is 219 kg and wet weight is 226 kg. The fuel capacity is 13.5 litres and the bike has an average fuel consumption of 15.2 km/lit. Braking from 60-0 and 100-0 takes 13.9m and 43.8m respectively. The 1/4 mile standing time is 13.5 seconds and it can reach a top speed of 176.3 km/h or 109.5 mph.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan

Year: 1991 – 96

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