The Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan was a popular cruiser motorcycle produced from 1997 to 2001. It had a liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin DOHC engine with a capacity of 749cc, producing a maximum power of 66 hp at 7500 rpm and a torque of 6.5 kgf-m at 6000 rpm. The engine was equipped with a 34mm Keihin CVK34 carburetor and electronic ignition.
The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission and a shaft final drive. It had a front telescopic fork suspension and rear dual shocks with air-adjustable preload and 4-position rebound damping. The front brakes consisted of two 226mm discs with 2 piston calipers, while the rear had a drum brake. The motorcycle had a wheelbase of 1580mm and weighed 219 kg dry and 226 kg wet.
The Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan had a fuel capacity of 13.5 litres and an average fuel consumption of 15.2 km/lit. Its braking distance from 60-0 and 100-0 was recorded at 13.9 meters and 43.8 meters, respectively. The standing 1/4 mile time was recorded at 13.5 seconds, with a top speed of 176.3 km/h.
Overall, the Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan was a reliable cruiser motorcycle that delivered good performance and handling. Its comfortable riding position, smooth engine, and good braking system made it a popular choice among cruiser enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 750 Vulcan
| Year | 1997 – 01 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
