Engineered by Kawasaki for the custom - cruiser motorcycle segment, the 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan VN750 utilizes a 749 cc (45.7 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 84.9 x 66.2 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) with a 10.3:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Vulcan VN750 measures 219.1 kg (483 lbs) dry. The 13.62-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 4.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 278 km (173 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 201 km/h (125 mph).
Theoretical Range
~278 km (173 mi)
Engine
Displacement749.0 ccm (45.70 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression10.3:1
Bore x Stroke84.9 x 66.2 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. 2 Keihin CVK34
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionElectronic
CoolingLiquid
Max RPM8500
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutchwet
Performance
Top Speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
Fuel Consumption4.90 litres/100 km (20.4 km/l or 48.00 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases113.7 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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Transmission
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