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The ranks of first-time motorcycle buyers are swelling just as fast as the price of gas. The Vulcan® 500 LTD is Kawasakis answer to motorcyclists yearning to ride into the cruiser lifestyle. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
Year model
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2010 |
Type
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Custom / cruiser |
Price as new | US$ 5449. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.6 See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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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) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital TCBI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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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)
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33.0° |
Trail
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150 mm (5.9 inches) |
Front suspension
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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
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100/90-19 |
Rear tire
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140/90-15 |
Front brakes
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Single disc |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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214.1 kg (471.9 pounds) |
Seat height
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714 mm (28.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1125 mm (44.3 inches) |
Overall length
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2319 mm (91.3 inches) |
Overall width
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831 mm (32.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1595 mm (62.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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15.14 litres (4.00 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Metallic Imperial Red |
Starter
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Electric |
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