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Kawasaki 500 Vulcan LTD (2005-09)

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The Kawasaki 500 Vulcan LTD (2005-09) motorcycle is a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder bike with a capacity of 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in. It has a liquid cooled engine with a compression ratio of 10.2:1 and is fitted with 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors. The bike also boasts a digital TCBI ignition, delivering a maximum power output of 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm. It has a wet plate clutch and 6 speed transmission with a final drive chain. The front suspension is made up of 36mm telescopic forks, while the rear has dual shocks that are preload adjustable. The bike is fitted with a single 300mm disc for the front brakes and a 180mm drum for the rear brakes. It has a 33.0 degree rake, a wheelbase of 1595 mm / 62.8 in, a seat height of 714 mm / 28.1 in and a dry weight of 199.1 kg / 439 lbs. The fuel capacity is 15 liters / 4.0 US gal. Braking at 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 is 13.6 m / 36.9 m, and its standing quarter mile time is 14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h, with a top speed of 160.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / 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

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Bajaj Chetak 150 (2005-09)

admin — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 12:03:56 +0000

The Bajaj Chetak 150 motorcycle was produced from 2005 to 2009. It has a two-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 145.5 cc and is air-cooled with an electronic ignition system. The motorcycle also features a 12V AC battery and electric starting. The maximum power produced by the engine is 5.6 kW or 7.48 horsepower at 5500 rpm, and the maximum torque is 10.8 Nm or 1.1 kgf-m or 8 lb-ft at 3500 rpm. The transmission is automatic, and the final drive is via a belt. The front and rear suspensions are variable rate coil springs with double acting shock absorbers. The front and rear brakes are drum-type with a diameter of 130mm. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1230mm, and its ground clearance is 135mm. The seat height of the motorcycle is 830mm, and its wet weight is 103 kg. Fuel capacity is 6.5 liters, and the average fuel consumption is 1.7 L/100 km or 141 US mpg claimed. The top speed of this motorcycle is 80 km/h or 49.7 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bajaj Chetak 150

Year: 2005 – 09
Engine: Two stroke single cylinder
Capacity: 145.5 cc / 8.9 cu in
Cooling System: Air cooled
Ignition: Electronic
Battery: 12V AC
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 5.6 kW / 7.48 hp @ 5500 rpm
Max Torque: 10.8 Nm / 1.1 kgf-m / 8 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Transmission: Automatic
Final Drive: Belt
Front Suspension: Variable rate coil spring and double acting shock absorber
Rear Suspension: Variable rate coil spring and double acting shock absorber
Front Brakes: Drum, 130 mm
Rear Brakes: Drum, 130 mm
Front Rim: 3.50 x 10
Rear Rim: 3.50 x 10
Dimensions: Length: 1770 mm / 70.0 in Width: 670 mm / 26.4 in Height: 1080 mm / 42.5 in
Wheelbase: 1230 mm / 48.4 in
Ground Clearance: 135 mm / 5.3 in
Minimum Turning Radius: 1.56 m / 5.1 ft
Seat Height: 830 mm / 32.7 in
Wet Weight Weight: 103 kg / 227 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 6.5 L / 1.7 US gal
Average Fuel Consumption: 1.7 L/100 km / 60 km/l / 141 US mpg (claimed)
Top Speed: 80 km/h / 49.7 mph
Overview: Wikipedia

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Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan Classic (2005-09)

admin — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:29:09 +0000

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

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