Built around Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 1985 Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 pairs a 699 cc (42.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 82.0 x 66.2 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Vulcan VN700-A1 measures 219 kg (483 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,580 mm (62.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.22 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 259 km (161 miles) between fill-ups.
Theoretical Range
~259 km (161 mi)
Engine
Displacement699.0 ccm (42.65 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression10.3:1
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 66.2 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34 (x2)
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchWet plate
Performance
Fuel Consumption5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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