The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan (also known as VN 500) motorcycle was produced in 1994-95. It features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498 cc and a cooling system that is liquid cooled. The compression ratio is 10.2:1 and lubrication type is wet sump. The induction system has two Keihin CVK34 carburetors and the ignition uses coils. The motorcycle reaches a maximum power of 60 hp or 43.7 kW at 9800 rpm (54.2 hp at the rear tire at 9500 rpm) and a maximum torque of 46 Nm at 8500 rpm. The clutch is wet plate and the transmission has six speeds, with a final drive that is belt-driven. The front suspension includes 36mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shocks that are preload-adjustable. The front brake employs a single 300mm disc and the rear brake uses a 180mm drum. The front tire is 100/90-19 and the rear tire is 140/90-15. The dry weight of the motorcycle is 186.0 kg or 410.1 lbs, and the wet weight is 169 kg or 372.5 lbs. The fuel capacity is 11 liters or 2.9 US gallons.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan / VN 500
| Year | 1994 – 95 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet Sump |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 carburetors |
| Ignition | Coil |
| Max Power | 60 hp / 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 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 Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| Dry Weight | 186.0 kg / 410.1 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 169 kg / 372.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
