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Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (1996-99)

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Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (1996-99)

At a glance

Capacity
498 cc / 30.4 cy-in
Power
50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Torque
4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm
Seat height
714 mm / 28.1 in

The full picture.

The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (1996-99) is a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder motorcycle with a liquid-cooled engine that has a capacity of 498cc. With 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors and digital TCBI ignition, it can produce a maximum power of 50 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.8 kgf-m at 7300 rpm. Its six-speed transmission, chain final drive, and 36mm telescopic fork front suspension make it a powerful and agile ride, assisted by single 300mm disc and 180mm drum front and rear brakes. The bike weighs around 199.1 kg with a fuel capacity of 15 litres, and has a standing 1/4 mile time of 14.8 seconds at 137.7 km/h, and a top speed of 160.8 km/h. The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic is a durable and reliable motorcycle, with good handling and performance, especially because of its sophisticated design and construction. It is an ideal bike for cruising on the open road, commuting or even touring, and it offers riders a comfortable seat height of 714mm and a wheelbase of 1595mm which makes it a perfect choice for long distance journeys too.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500

Motorcycle technical specifications
Year1996 – 99
EngineFour stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity498 cc / 30.4 cy-in
Bore x Stroke74 58 mm
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Compression Ratio10.2:1
Induction2x 32mm Keihin carburetors
IgnitionDigital TCBI
Max Power50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre44.8 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm
ClutchWet Plate
Transmission6 Speed
Final DriveChain
Front Suspension36mm Telescopic forks
Rear SuspensionDual shocks preload adjustable,
Front BrakesSingle 300mm disc
Rear Brakes180mm drum
Front Tyre100/90-19
Rear Tyre140/90-15
Rake33.0 degrees
Wheelbase1595 mm / 62.8 in
Seat Height714 mm / 28.1 in
Dry Weight199.1 kg / 439 lbs
Fuel Capacity15 Litres / 4.0 US gal
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 013.6 m / 36.9 m
Standing 1/4 Mile14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h
Top Speed160.8 km/h