Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (2005-09)

The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic or VN 500 was manufactured between 2005-09. It features a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder DOHC engine with four valves per cylinder and a capacity of 498cc. The bore and stroke measures 74mm and 58mm, respectively, with a compression ratio of 10.2:1. Induction is provided by two 32mm Keihin carburetors while digital TCBI serves as the ignition. It produces a maximum power of 50hp at 8500rpm and 4.8kgf-m/32.6lb-ft of torque at 7300rpm. The bike also comes with a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. It has telescopic forks and preload-adjustable dual shocks both front and rear, with a single 300mm disc as its front brake and a 180mm drum at the rear. The Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic has a dry weight of 199.1 kg/439 lbs and a fuel capacity of 15 litres/4.0US gal. It has a top speed of 160.8 km/h and braking time from 60-0/100-0 at 13.6m/36.9m, and it can reach a standing quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds at a speed of 137.7 km/h. The motorcycle has a seat height of 714mm/28.1in, a rake of 33.0 degrees, and a wheelbase of 1595mm/62.8in.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / 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