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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 20082008 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| An excellent choice for first-time buyers, Kawasaki’s Vulcan® 500 LTD is the perfect entry level motorcycle for anyone seeking the cruiser lifestyle. Its low seat height, friendly power delivery and affordable purchase price all add up to an easy platform to develop those all-important riding skills. |
| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Model year | 2008 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 5049. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.9 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
| Engine and transmission | |
| Displacement | 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
| Compression | 10.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel |
| Rake (fork angle) | 33.0° |
| Trail | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
| Front brakes | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Dry weight | 199.1 kg (439.0 pounds) |
| Seat height | 714 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Overall height | 1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2319 mm (91.3 inches) |
| Overall width | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1595 mm (62.8 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Color options | Ebony |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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