Kawasaki 500 Vulcan LTD (2005-09)

The Kawasaki 500 Vulcan LTD (2005-09) motorcycle is a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder bike with a capacity of 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in. It has a liquid cooled engine with a compression ratio of 10.2:1 and is fitted with 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors. The bike also boasts a digital TCBI ignition, delivering a maximum power output of 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm. It has a wet plate clutch and 6 speed transmission with a final drive chain. The front suspension is made up of 36mm telescopic forks, while the rear has dual shocks that are preload adjustable. The bike is fitted with a single 300mm disc for the front brakes and a 180mm drum for the rear brakes. It has a 33.0 degree rake, a wheelbase of 1595 mm / 62.8 in, a seat height of 714 mm / 28.1 in and a dry weight of 199.1 kg / 439 lbs. The fuel capacity is 15 liters / 4.0 US gal. Braking at 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 is 13.6 m / 36.9 m, and its standing quarter mile time is 14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h, with a top speed of 160.8 km/h.

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Make Model: Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500