VN 750 Twin

1988 Kawasaki VN 750 Twin Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1988 Kawasaki VN 750 Twin utilizes a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 65 HP (47.4 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 86.8 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 measures 244 kg (538 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.27 HP/kg (3.75 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 185 km/h (115 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1986 to 1990, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.