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Engine: 4-Stroke, DOHC, 8 Valve V-Twin
Displacement: 749 cc
Gearbox: 5 Speed
Drivetrain: Shaft
Ignition: Electronic
Starter: Electric
Fuel Tank: 3.6 gal
Seat Height: 28.9"
Dry Weight: 483 lbs
MSRP: $6,099.00
Team Grade: bikegrade

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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
In at least two ways the Vulcan 750 outshines the more expensive Vulcan 800's: by virtue of its hydraulically adjusted valves (i.e., maintenance-free) and by its shaft drive. (Why do we harp so about shaft drive? Wait until you have to adjust the chain on a bike without a centerstand, which almost no bikes--and absolutely no cruisers--come with these days.) If you don't need the retro-look so popular today (and executed so brilliantly by Kawasaki's own Vulcan 800 Drifter), the Vulcan 750 may be the bike for you. Seat height: 28.9 inches.

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06/11/03
If you like the post-UJM retro styling this is the modern mid sized bike for you. The bike is an older design and its style belies the age of said design, it almost looks like it would be more at home with a parallel twin or inline four motor under the tank. Lots of desirable features are on these bikes including a tach, center stand, and shaft final drive. Granted everyone wants a center stand for easier chain lubes so it defeats that purpose...I'll give it my typical mid sized cruiser B rating.
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