Kawasaki Vulcan 750
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The VN750, also known as the Vulcan
750, was a 750 cc class cruiser
-style motorcycle
made by Kawasaki 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.
on imported Japanese bikes over 750cc, the initial US spec model was limited to 699cc. In 1986, the tariff was lifted and all bikes from then until the production run ended in 2006 were 750cc.
engine producing 60 horsepower and a flat 34 ft-lbs of torque throughout most of the rpm range. The bike was configured to support an upright riding position with a king/queen seat and a factory installed sissy bar
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Kawasaki Vulcan
The Vulcan name has been used by Kawasaki for their custom or cruiser motorcycles since 1984, using mostly V-twin engines ranging from 125 cc to 2,053 cc.-1984–2006: Vulcan 750 series:...
750, was a 750 cc class cruiser
Cruiser (motorcycle)
Cruiser is the term for motorcycles that mimic the design style of American machines from the 1930s to the early 1960s, including those made by Harley-Davidson, Indian, Excelsior and Henderson. The market for models evocative of the early cruisers has grown to embrace 60 percent of the U.S...
-style motorcycle
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
made by Kawasaki from 1985 to 2006. The Vulcan 750 was Kawasaki's first cruiser and first V-twin
V-twin
A V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
engine introduced in late 1984 as the 1985 model.
Production history
Kawasaki introduced the 750cc class Vulcan worldwide in 1985, however, due to tariff restrictions in the United StatesUnited States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
on imported Japanese bikes over 750cc, the initial US spec model was limited to 699cc. In 1986, the tariff was lifted and all bikes from then until the production run ended in 2006 were 750cc.
Overview
The VN750 remained largely unchanged throughout its 22 year production run with only minor adjustments to the components and varying paint schemes. The VN750 was unique in its class by featuring a more reliable shaft drive usually found on larger cruisers. The bike also featured a liquid cooled DOHC V-TwinV-twin
A V-twin engine is a two-cylinder internal combustion engine where the cylinders are arranged in a V configuration.- Crankshaft configuration :Most V-twin engines have a single crankpin, which is shared by both connecting rods...
engine producing 60 horsepower and a flat 34 ft-lbs of torque throughout most of the rpm range. The bike was configured to support an upright riding position with a king/queen seat and a factory installed sissy bar
Sissy bar
A sissy bar, also called a "sister bar" or "passenger backrest" is an addition to the rear of a motorcycle that allows the rider or passenger to recline against it while riding...
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