The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic / VN500 motorcycle was produced from 2000 to 2004. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder engine with a capacity of 498cc and a liquid cooling system. The engine has a maximum power of 50hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.8 kgf-m at 7300 rpm. The front suspension consists of 36mm telescopic forks, while the rear suspension has dual shock absorbers that are preload adjustable. The motorcycle weighs 199.1 kg and has a fuel capacity of 15 liters. It has a top speed of 160.8 km/h, and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 14.8 seconds. The braking distance from 60-0 km/h is 13.6 meters, while the braking distance from 100-0 km/h is 36.9 meters. This motorcycle has a single 300mm disc brake on the front and a 180mm drum brake on the rear. It has a wheelbase of 1595 mm and a seat height of 714 mm. Overall, the Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic is a powerful and reliable motorcycle, suitable for many different types of riders.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN500
| Year | 2000 – 04 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
