1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Specs

• The 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 was a midsize cruising motorcycle that premiered a year earlier, in 1985. It was one of several midsize cruisers that found lots of buyers for its general likeability: The 1986 Vulcan's low riding profile and standard chrome engine components gave it a pleasing appearance; and updated performance parts like rubber engine mounts and liquid-cooling technology made it easier to ride. The improved engine mounts were particularly important for reducing engine vibration during operation. This increased engine life and rider comfort.

Engine Specifications

• The 1986 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 featured a 45.7-cubic-inch four-stroke V-twin engine. The liquid-cooled engine uses four valves per cylinder, for a total of eight valves, driven by dual overhead cams. The '86 Vulcan 750 generated 66 horsepower at 7,500 revs per minute. Maximum torque clocked in at 47 foot-pounds at 6,000 rpm. Bore and stroke for the engine was 3.3 inches by 2.6 inches. Fuel was fed into the engine using a dual carburetor system. The compression ratio was 10.3 to 1.

Transmission, Ignition and Brakes

• The standard transmission for the 1986 Vulcan 750 was a five-speed manual transmission with shaft final drive. Dual disc brakes provided stopping power for the bike's front wheel, while a single drum brake performed the same function on the rear wheel. The 1986 Vulcan 750 also featured an electronic starter and digital ignition components for more effective management of voltage during start-up.

Vehicle Dimensions and Suspension

• Front suspension for the '86 Vulcan 750 was a hydraulic telescopic fork with 5.9 inches of travel. Rear suspension is a pair of air-assisted dual shocks with four-way rebound and 3.5 inches of travel. The Vulcan 750 had a high tensile, double cradle steel frame and overall length of 90.4 inches. Overall width and height were 33.5 inches and 48.2 inches, respectively. Wheelbase was 62.2 inches. Dry weight was 483 lbs.