The Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 motorcycle specifications include a 699 cc (42.65 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 219 kg (482.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Vulcan VN700-A1 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 58th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 31st percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
699 cc — larger displacement than about 58% of Kawasaki models.
13.5 L — larger than about 31% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,295
2,122
8% above average.
850
833
Close to average.
1,225
1,175
4% above average.
1,580
1,441
10% above average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19H |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 259 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.24:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 699 cc (42.65 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 82.0 x 66.2 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 (x2) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Air charged adjustable forks |
| Rear suspension | Air charged adjustable shocks |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Trail | 127 mm (5.0 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19H |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 219 kg (482.8 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,295 mm (90.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,225 mm (48.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
|---|---|
| Reserve fuel capacity | 1.80 L (0.48 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 5.22 L/100 km (19.2 km/l or 45.06 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 121.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Exhaust system | Double stainless steel pipes |
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