The Kawasaki Vulcan 750 motorcycle specifications include a 749 cc (45.70 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 219.1 kg (483 lb).
Key specifications
The 2005 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 750 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 8% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 32nd 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.
734 mm — taller than about 21% of Kawasaki models.
13.6 L — larger than about 32% 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.
851
833
Close to average.
1,224
1,175
4% above average.
1,580
1,441
10% above average.
734
801
8% below average.
150
187
20% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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 system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Double cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Air-assisted dual shocks |
| Rake | 32.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 150/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 219.1 kg (483 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 734 mm (28.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 851 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,224 mm (48.2 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,580 mm (62.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 13.62 L (3.60 US gal) |
|---|
Other specifications
| Color options | Ebony/Metallic Phantom Silver |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 6199. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.