Kawasaki VN

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VN 1500 Classic (YOC 1996)
VN 800 Classic (YOC 1997)

VN ("Vulcan") is a Kawasaki motorcycle series that began in 1986 with the VN 750 and is still in existence today as the VN 900 and VN 1700. All models (with the exception of the Vulcan S ) have a two-cylinder V-engine.

Models

The series includes the following models:

  • VN 750
  • VN 800
    • VN 800 A
    • VN 800 Classic
    • VN 800 Drifter
  • VN 900 (with belt drive)
  • VN 1500
  • VN 1600
    • VN 1600 Classic
    • VN 1600 mean streak
    • VN 1600 Classic Tourer
  • VN 1700
    • VN 1700 Classic
    • VN 1700 Classic LT
    • VN 1700 Voyager
    • VN 1700 Voyager Custom
    • VN 1700 Nomad
    • VN 1700 Vaquero
  • VN 2000

VN 750

VN 750
VN 750

VN 750, the "small" Vulcan of the VN series, was offered from 1986 to 1995 in Europe and until 2006 in the USA. The VN 750 A (US model) appeared in 1986 as the successor to the VN 700 and continued the Vulcan series, but was not allowed to be sold under this name in Germany. The German model (VN 750 D) was offered throttled in contrast to the US version. Although it looks like a chopper (motorcycle) , it has cardan drive and its water-cooled engine, four overhead camshafts , hydraulic valve lifters , four valves, dual ignition and a more sporty design.

In Germany, the VN 750 was replaced by the VN 800 in 1995, as the cruiser look with retro stylistic elements prevailed in this market .

  • engine
    • Engine: 4 stroke, 2 cylinder V-engine, DOHC, 4 valves
    • Bore × stroke: 84.9 × 66.2 mm
    • Displacement: 749 cm 3
    • Compression: 10.3: 1
    • Engine power (USA / D): 67/50 hp at 7500 rpm
    • Maximum torque: 56 Nm at 3000 rpm
  • Dimensions L / W / H: 2310/860/1235 mm
    • Wheelbase: 1585 mm
    • Ground clearance: 135 mm
    • Seat height: 750 mm
  • landing gear
    • Empty weight: 241 kg
    • Wheel load front / rear (empty): 110 kg / 131 kg
    • Trail: 127 mm
    • Trail angle: 32 degrees
    • Front / rear tires: 100 / 90-19 / 150 / 90-15
    • Suspension travel front / rear: telescopic fork 150 / swing arm 90 mm
  • Tank capacity: 13.5 l

VN 800

In 1995 Kawasaki presented the VN 800 A, which is built as a chopper. The Harley-Davidson Softail served as a model .

In 1996 the VN-800 series was expanded with the Classic model. A modified - now smaller and wider - front wheel, slightly modified fork and triple clamps as well as a few minor cosmetic changes made the chopper a cruiser. The Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail served as a model. In 1999, the model series was supplemented again by the VN 800 Drifter. Matt aluminum and black paint instead of lots of chrome, and above all large, curved, wide front and rear mudguards determined the model. The model for this style was an old model from the motorcycle manufacturer Indian . In 2006 the production of the VN-800 series was stopped. It was replaced by the VN 900, which has been modified in many details.

VN 900

VN 900 Custom (YOC 2014)

Technical data VN 900, model year 2006:

  • engine
    • Engine type: liquid-cooled four-stroke V-twin
    • Displacement: 903 cm³
    • Maximum power: 37 kW (50 PS) at 5,700 rpm (2014/48 PS)
    • Maximum torque: 78 Nm at 3,700 rpm
    • Bore × stroke: 88 × 74.2 mm
    • Valve / inlet system: SOHC, 8 valves
    • Fuel supply / carburetor: Injection system: ø 34 mm × 2 with double throttle valves
    • Ignition: digital
    • Starter: electric
    • Transmission: 5-speed
  • landing gear
    • Frame type: double loop frame made of high strength steel
    • Caster angle / caster: 32 ° / 164 mm
    • Suspension, front: 41 mm telescopic fork
    • Wheel suspension, rear: Uni-Trak
    • Wheel travel, front: 150 mm
    • Rear wheel suspension travel: 100 mm
    • Tire, front: 130 / 90-16M / C 67H
    • Tire, rear: 180 / 70-15M / C 76H
    • Brake, front: 300 mm single disc brake, double piston
    • Brake, rear: 270 mm single disc brake, double piston
    • Steering angle, left / right: 38 ° / 38 °
    • Wheelbase: 1650 mm
  • Tank capacity: 20 liters
  • Headlights automatically on (AHO): Yes
  • Compliance with EU emissions standard: EURO 4

VN 1500

Comparison of technical data

model Classic Classic Tourer Classic Tourer FI Mean streak
Years of construction 1996-1998 1996-2000 2000 - 2003 2002 - 2003
Engine type Two-cylinder four-stroke V-engine, one overhead camshaft
cooling Liquid cooling
Displacement 1.470 cc
Bore × stroke 102 × 90 mm
Compression ratio 8.6: 1 8.6: 1 9.0: 1 9.0: 1
Valves 8th
Maximum Performance 47 kW {64 PS} / 4,700 / min 47 kW {64 PS} / 4,700 / min 45 kW {61 PS} / 4,700 / min 52 kW {72 PS} /5,500 / min
maximum torque 112 Nm {11.4 kgf.m} /3,000/min 112 Nm {11.4 kgf.m} /3,000/min 113 Nm {11.5 kgf.m} /2,800/min 114 Nm {11.6 kgf.m} /3,000/min
Mixture preparation Carburetor, Keihin CVK-D40 x 1 Carburetor, Keihin CVK40 x 1 DFI (digital fuel injection) DFI (digital fuel injection)
Ignition system Transistor ignition
Ignition advance Electronic (digital)
Ignition timing 5 ° before TDC at 1000 / min From 0 ° before TDC at 800 / min 5 ° before TDC at 950 / min to 23 ° before TDC at 4500 / min 5 ° before TDC at 950 / min to 25 ° before TDC at 4500 / min
Spark plugs NGK DPR7EA-9 or ND X22EPR-U9 NGK DPR5EA-9 or ND X16EPR-U9 NGK DPR6EA-9 or ND X20EPR-U9 NGK DPR6EA-9 or ND X20EPR-U9
Valve timing
inlet
opens 18 ° before TDC 18 ° before TDC 22 ° before TDC 28 ° before TDC
closes 62 ° after UT 62 ° after UT 66 ° after UT 72 ° after UT
Duration 260 ° 260 ° 268 ° 280 °
Outlet
opens 62 ° before UT 62 ° before UT 66 ° before UT 66 ° before UT
closes 22 ° after TDC 22 ° after TDC 26 ° after TDC 42 ° after TDC
Duration 264 ° 264 ° 272 ° 288 °
dimension
length 2500 mm 2510 mm 2510 mm 2410 mm
width 965 mm 960 mm 980 mm 850 mm
height 1100 mm 1480 mm 1430 mm 1100 mm
wheelbase 1660 mm 1665 mm 1665 mm 1705 mm
Ground clearance 125 mm 135 mm 135 mm 125 mm
Bench height 700 mm 720 mm 720 mm 700 mm
Empty weight 310 kg 349 kg 335 kg 289 kg
Tank capacity 16 L 16 L 16 L 17 L
Frame and chassis
Type Double loop tubular frame Double loop tubular frame Double loop tubular frame Double loop tubular frame
Caster angle 32 ° 32 ° 32 ° 32 °
trailing 123 mm 189 mm 189 mm 144 mm
Front tire 130 / 90-16 67H 150 / 80-16 71H 150 / 80-16 71H 130 / 70R17 M / C 62H
Rear tire 150 / 80-16 71H 150 / 80-16 71H 150 / 80-16 71H 170 / 60R17 M / C 72H
Tire type with hose Tubeless Tubeless Tubeless
Front suspension Telescopic fork Telescopic fork Telescopic fork Telescopic fork (upside-down)
Suspension travel 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm 150 mm
Rear suspension Swing arm Swing arm Swing arm Rear swing arm, air / oil shock absorber
Suspension travel 87 mm 100 mm 100 mm 87 mm
Brakes
front Single disc brake Double disc brake Double disc brake Double disc brake
back Single disc brake Single disc brake Single disc brake Single disc brake

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