General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
Model year
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2008 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 5049. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.9 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Compression
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10.2:1 |
Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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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
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Double-cradle, steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
33.0° |
Trail
|
150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Front suspension
|
41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
Rear suspension
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Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
Front tire
|
100/90-19 |
Rear tire
|
140/90-15 |
Front brakes
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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
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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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