Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (1996-99)

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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

Year: 1996 – 99


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

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