Kawasaki Vulcan 500
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| Kawasaki Vulcan 500 | |
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| Also called | Vulcan 1500 Nomad, Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN500C, Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C, Vulcan 1500 Drifter, Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Production | 1999 - 2010 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Horsepower | 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8000RPM |
| Torque | 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor. keihin cvk32 x 2 |
| Ignition | digital tcbi |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. Rear: dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-15 |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (1595 mm) |
| Length | 91.3 inches (2319 mm) |
| Width | 32.72 inches (831 mm) |
| Height | 44.29 inches (1125 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.11 inches (714 mm) |
| Weight | 472.01 pounds (214.1 Kg) (dry), 214.1 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 0.92 Gallon (3.50 Liters) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.75 liters/100 km (14.8 km/l or 34.85 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD was a twin, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1999 and 2010. Max torque was 33.19 ft/lbs (45.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 46.0 HP (34.3 KW) @ 8000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 498.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the hydraulic release.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 100/90-19 front tire and a 140/90-15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. while the rear was equipped with a dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in.. The Vulcan 500 LTD was fitted with a 4.0 Gallon (15.14 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 472.01 pounds (214.1 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.8 inches (1595 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD[edit | edit source]
The Vulcan 500 LTD engine is based on the same one that powers the Ninja 500R sports bike.