Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan 500 LTD: history, specs, pictures
| Kawasaki EN500 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | EN500 (reduced effect), EN 500 (reduced effect), EN500 Vulcan, EN 500 Vulcan, EN 500 |
| Production | 1990 - 2002 |
| Class | Road |
| Engine | twin, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 74.0mm x 58.0mm |
| Top Speed | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Torque | 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 4200RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake |
| Front Tire | 100/90-s19 |
| Rear Tire | 140/90-s15 |
| Wheelbase | 62.8 inches (1595 mm) |
| Seat Height | 28.15 inches (715 mm) |
| Weight | 438.72 pounds (199.0 Kg) (dry), 214.0 kg (wet) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 0.49 liters/100 km (204.1 km/l or 480.04 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki EN500 was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1990 and 2002. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max torque was 28.77 ft/lbs (39.0 Nm) @ 4200 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 45.06 HP (33.6 KW) @ 7000 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 74.0mm bore x 58.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 499.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission.
Chassis
It came with a 100/90-s19 front tire and a 140/90-s15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The EN500 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 438.72 pounds (199.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 62.8 inches (1595 mm) long.