Kawasaki VN

Kawasaki VN
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	1990 - 91
Engine	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Compression ratio	10.2:1
Ignition	Coil
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: 36mm Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks preload adjustable,
Brakes	Front: Single 300mm disc Rear: 180mm drum
Front Tire	100/90-19
Rear Tire	140/90-15
Weight	186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs (dry), 169 kg / 372.5 lbs (wet)
Fuel Capacity	11 Liters / 2.9 US gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 10.2:1 compression ratio.

Drive

Power was moderated via the Wet Plate.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc in the front and a 180mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a 36mm Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks preload adjustable,. The VN was fitted with a 11 Liters / 2.9 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs.

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Overview

Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500

Make Model	Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500
Year	1990 - 91
Engine Type	Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Displacement	498 cc / 30.4 cy-in
Bore X Stroke	74 х 58 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	10.2:1
Lubrication	Wet Sump
Induction	2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors
Ignition	Coil
Max Power	60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tire 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm )
Max Torque	46 Nm @ 8500 rpm
Clutch	Wet Plate
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Belt
Front Suspension	36mm Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks preload adjustable,
Front Brakes	Single 300mm disc
Rear Brakes	180mm drum
Front Tire	100/90-19
Rear Tire	140/90-15
Dry Weight	186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs
Wet Weight	169 kg / 372.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	11 Liters / 2.9 US gal