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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 20092009 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
| The ranks of first-time motorcycle buyers are swelling just as fast as the price of gas. The Vulcan® 500 LTD is Kawasaki’s answer to motorcyclists yearning to ride into the cruiser lifestyle. A low seat height, friendly power delivery and affordable purchase price make it an excellent entry level motorcycle and an easy platform on which to develop those all-important riding skills. |
| General information | |
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| Model name | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 5499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Rating | 3.5 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 |
| 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 | 214.1 kg (471.9 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 | Metallic Imperial Red |
| Starter | Electric |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 09 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD discussion group or the general Kawasaki discussion group. |
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