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General information |
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Model name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
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Model year
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2009 |
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Category
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Custom / cruiser |
| Price as new | US$ 5499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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Rating
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3.5 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
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Engine and transmission |
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Displacement
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
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Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Compression
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10.2:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
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Valves per cylinder
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4 |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
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Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
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Ignition
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Digital TCBI |
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Cooling system
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Liquid |
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Gearbox
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6-speed |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Double-cradle, steel |
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Rake (fork angle)
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33.0° |
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Trail
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
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Front suspension
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41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
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Rear suspension
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Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
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Front tire
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100/90-19 |
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Rear tire
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140/90-15 |
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Front brakes
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Single disc |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Dry weight
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214.1 kg (471.9 pounds) |
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Seat height
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714 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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Overall height
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1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2319 mm (91.3 inches) |
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Overall width
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831 mm (32.7 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1595 mm (62.8 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Color options
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Metallic Imperial Red |
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Starter
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Electric |
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(76.7 out of 100)