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Kawasaki Vulcan 750 specifications and features

Notes: I've found these specs online. I am not sure for which year model thay are and if they differ between the years.

Specifications:
Engine: 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve V-Twin
Displacement: 749cc
Starting: Electric
Bore x Stroke: 84.9 x 66.2mm
Compression ratio: 10.3:1
Cooling Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin CVK34 x 2
Ignition: Electronic
Transmission: 5-speed
Final drive: Shaft
Frame: Double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/trail: 32 degrees/5.0 in.
Suspension type, front: Hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension type, rear: Air-assisted dual shocks
Suspension adjustments, rear: 4-way rebound damping
Wheel travel, front: 5.9 in.
Wheel travel, rear: 3.5 in.
Tire, front: 100/90x19 tubeless
Tire, rear: 150/90x15 tubeless
Brakes, front/rear: Dual discs/drum
Overall length: 90.4 in.
Overall width: 33.5 in.
Overall height: 48.2 in.
Ground clearance: 5.9 in.
Seat height: 28.9 in.
Dry weight: 483 lb.
Fuel capacity: 3.6 gal.
Wheelbase: 62.2 in.

Features:

V-twin Engine with Gear-driven Balancer:
  Torque from idle to redline
  Smooth, reliable and easy to maintain
  Allows use of single-pin crankshaft without the heavy vibration

Four Valves Per Cylinder:
  Better breathing for more power at high rpm
  Compact combustion chamber for increased compression ratio without detonation on today's gasolines
  Boosts low-end torque
  Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow
  Hydraulic lash adjusters keep valves quiet with no adjustment required

Liquid Cooling:
  More even-running temperatures mean no power fade on hot days and longer engine life
  Allows closer engine tolerances for more horsepower
  Automatic fan keeps things cool even in traffic
  Includes temperature gauge

Dual-stage Quiet Cam Chain:
  Dual-stage design allows more compact cylinder heads
  Runs quietly, reliably

Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner:
  Keeps cam timing spot on
  Assures greater reliability

Rubber-mounted Engine:
  All but eliminates engine vibration at all speeds

Five-speed Transmission:
  Designed to handle the engine's unique power characteristics
  The engine's broad torque curve only needs five speeds for great acceleration and relaxed highway cruising

Positive Neutral Finder:
  Just lift the shift pedal from first at a stop to find neutral easily, every time
  A Kawasaki exclusive

Dual 34mm CVK Carburetors:
  Precise fuel metering facilitates uniform power delivery at all engine speeds
  Quick throttle response
  Handlebar-mounted Choke:
  Hassle-free starting and warm-up

Air-assisted Rear Shocks with 4-way Rebound Damping:
  Adjustable for a wide range of rider and passenger weights
  Assure a smooth and well-controlled ride
  Integral adjusters make it easy to tune the suspension to your riding style and road conditions

Shaft Drive:
  A reliable and quiet, low-maintenance system

Dual Front Disc Brakes:
  Reliable stopping power under demanding conditions

Speedometer and Instrument Cluster with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps:
  Gives you the information you need at a glance, compact design complements the bike's clean look

Transistor Controlled Breakerless Ignition (TCBI) with Electronic Timing Advance:
  A hot spark at all engine speeds for easy starting, smooth running and good fuel economy

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