VN 750 Twin (reduced effect)

1989 Kawasaki VN 750 Twin (reduced effect) Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1989 Kawasaki VN 750 Twin (reduced effect) relies on a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 50 HP (36.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 66.8 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the VN 750 Twin (reduced effect) measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.88 kg per horsepower). The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 162 km/h (101 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1988 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.