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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} Vulcan 750: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = | |name = Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | ||
|photo = 1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg | |photo = 1996-Kawasaki-VN750-Red-0.jpg | ||
|aka = Vulcan VN750A | |aka = Vulcan VN750A | ||
|manufacturer = | |manufacturer = Kawasaki | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1984 - 2006 | |production = 1984 - 2006 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Cruiser | ||
|engine = v2, four-stroke | |engine = v2, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 84.9mm x 66.2mm | |bore_stroke = 84.9mm x 66.2mm | ||
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|fuel_system = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2 | |fuel_system = carburetor. keihin cvk34 x 2 | ||
|ignition = electronic | |ignition = electronic | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP7EA-9}} '85-06 <ref name="owners">{{cite book|title=1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners manual|publisher=Kawasaki}}</ref> | ||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06 | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB14L-A2}} '85-06 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 5-speed <br> | ||
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|wet_weight = 219.0 kg | |wet_weight = 219.0 kg | ||
|fuel_capacity = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = 4.0 L (4.2 US qt) | ||
|recommended_oil = K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) | |fuel_consumption = 4.90 liters/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN1500A]] | |related = [[Kawasaki VN700A]]<br />[[Kawasaki VN1500A]] | ||
|competition = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Honda VT700C]] | |competition = [[Suzuki VS750]], [[Honda VT700C]] | ||
|manuals = [[:File:1989 Kawasaki VN750A owners.pdf]] | |||
|oil_filter= {{oilfilter|K&N KN-204}}<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|air_filter= {{airfilter|K&N KA-7586}} `86-06<ref name="kl_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog|publisher=[https://www.klsupply.com/ K&L Supply Co]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
|final_drive= Shaft `85-05<ref name="wps_street_2019">{{cite book|title=2019 Western Power Sports Catalog|publisher=[https://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs Western Power Sports]|date=2019}}</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki VN750''', also known as the '''Vulcan 750'', is a 750 cc class cruiser-style motorcycle build from 1985 to 2006. The Vulcan 750 was [[Kawasaki]]'s first cruiser and first V-twin engine introduced in late 1984 as the 1985 model | The '''Kawasaki VN750''', also known as the '''Vulcan 750''', is a 750 cc class cruiser-style motorcycle build from 1985 to 2006. The Vulcan 750 was [[Kawasaki]]'s first cruiser and first V-twin engine introduced in late 1984 as the 1985 model | ||
Kawasaki introduced the 750 cc class Vulcan worldwide in 1985. Due to [[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariff restrictions]] in the United States on bikes over 700 cc imported from Japan, the initial US spec model was limited to 699 cc and called the [[Kawasaki VN700A|Kawasaki Vulcan 700]]. The tariff was lifted in 1986, and all bikes from then until the production run | Kawasaki introduced the 750 cc class Vulcan worldwide in 1985. Due to [[1980s motorcycle tariff|tariff restrictions]] in the United States on bikes over 700 cc imported from Japan, the initial US spec model was limited to 699 cc and called the [[Kawasaki VN700A|Kawasaki Vulcan 700]]. The tariff was lifted in 1986, and all bikes from then until the production run | ||
ended in 2006 were 749 cc. The US name was changed to Vulcan 750 to reflect this The VN750 remained largely unchanged throughout its 22-year production run with only minor adjustments to the components and varying paint schemes. The | ended in 2006 were 749 cc. The US name was changed to Vulcan 750 to reflect this The VN750 remained largely unchanged throughout its 22-year production run with only minor adjustments to the components and varying paint schemes. The | ||
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==Chassis== | ==Chassis== | ||
It came with a 100/90-x19 front [[tire]] and a 150/90-x15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way rebound damping / 3.5 in.. The Vulcan 750 was fitted with a 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long. | It came with a 100/90-x19 front [[tire]] and a 150/90-x15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a hydraulic telescopic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a air-assisted dual shocks with 4-way rebound damping / 3.5 in.. The Vulcan 750 was fitted with a 3.6 Gallon (13.62 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 483.03 pounds (219.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.2 inches (1580 mm) long. | ||
==1995== | |||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-0.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-1.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-2.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-3.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
File:1995-kawasaki-vulcan-750-4.jpg|1995 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 | |||
</gallery> | |||
==1996 VN750== | ==1996 VN750== | ||
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==2001== | ==2001== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-0.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | |||
File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-1.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | |||
< | File:2001-Kawasaki-VN750-BlackGray-2.jpg|left|thumb|2001 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black/Gray | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2002== | ==2002== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-3.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | |||
< | File:2002-Kawasaki-VN750750-Black-4.jpg|left|thumb|2002 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Black | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2003== | ==2003== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver | |||
< | File:2003-Kawasaki-VN750-A19-MaroonSilver-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 in Maroon/Silver | ||
</gallery> | |||
==2004== | ==2004== | ||
[[Image:2004-Kawasaki-VN750-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750]] | [[Image:2004-Kawasaki-VN750-0.jpg|left|thumb|2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750]] | ||
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==2005== | ==2005== | ||
<gallery mode='packed-hover'> | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-0.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-1.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
File:2005-Kawasaki-VN750-Black-2.jpg|left|thumb|2005 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 (VN750) in Black | |||
</gallery> | |||
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*[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]] | *[[:File:VN750A6F.PDF]] | ||
*[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]] | *[[:File:VN750A21.PDF]] | ||
==References== | |||
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{{motorcycle-stub}} | {{motorcycle-stub}} | ||
{{Kawasaki}} | {{Kawasaki}} | ||