The Kawasaki VN 750 Twin motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 244 kg (537.9 lb).
Key specifications
The 1986 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki VN 750 Twin 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.
About 9% higher than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 17% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 73rd 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.
749 cc — larger displacement than about 64% of Kawasaki models.
244 kg — heavier than about 73% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 27%.
13.5 L — larger than about 31% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 150/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 150 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 749 cc (45.70 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 84.9 x 66.2 mm (3.3 x 2.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 244 kg (537.9 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.50 L (3.57 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 162.0 km/h (100.7 mph) |
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