Categories: Kawasaki

Kawasaki VN750 Vulcan (1997-01)

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
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