General information |
Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 |
Year
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1985 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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699.0 ccm (42.65 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Compression
|
10.3:1 |
Bore x stroke
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82.0 x 66.2 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 (x2) |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Electronic |
Lubrication system
|
Wet Sump |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
5-speed |
Transmission type
|
Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet plate |
Fuel consumption
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5.22 litres/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
|
121.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Exhaust system
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Double stainless steel pipes |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
|
Steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
32.0° |
Trail
|
127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Front suspension
|
Air charged adjustable forks |
Rear suspension
|
Air charged adjustable shocks |
Front tire
|
100/90-19H |
Rear tire
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150/90-15 |
Front brakes
|
Double disc |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
219.0 kg (482.8 pounds) |
Overall height
|
1225 mm (48.2 inches) |
Overall length
|
2295 mm (90.4 inches) |
Overall width
|
850 mm (33.5 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1580 mm (62.2 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
13.50 litres (3.57 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
1.80 litres (0.48 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Electric |
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