Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (2000-04)

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.

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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