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.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500

Year: 2005 – 09
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
Induction: 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors
Ignition: Digital TCBI
Max Power: 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 44.8 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm
Clutch: Wet Plate
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
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
Rake: 33.0 degrees
Wheelbase: 1595 mm / 62.8 in
Seat Height: 714 mm / 28.1 in
Dry Weight: 199.1 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.6 m / 36.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h
Top Speed: 160.8 km/h