| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 700 VULCAN 1985 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 699 cc / 42.6 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 82.0 x 66.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | — |
| Max Torque | — |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Induction | 34 mm Keihin CVK34 carburettor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Shaft |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, air-adjustable preload, 4-position rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 226 mm discs, 2-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 730 mm / 28.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 1580 mm / 62.2 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 219 kg / 483 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 226 kg / 498 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 150/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
Kawasaki's first cruiser and first V-twin, launched in 1985 for the US market as the Vulcan 700. It was built with a shaft drive and an upright riding position, and used the 699 cc engine before the tariff change that led to the 750 cc version. It was an early step into the cruiser market for the company.
