Kawasaki SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
Kawasaki
VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500

Year:
1996 – 99

Engine:
Four stroke, parallel twin
cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.

Capacity:
498 cc / 30.4 cy-in

Bore x Stroke:
74 х 58 mm

Cooling System:
Liquid cooled

Compression Ratio:
10.2:1

Induction:
2x 32mm Keihin carburetors

Ignition :
Digital TCBI

Max Power :
50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm 

Max Power Rear Tyre:
44.8 hp @ 8500 rpm

Max Torque:
4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm

Clutch:
Wet Plate

Transmission  :
6 Speed

Final Drive:
Chain

Front Suspension:
36mm Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension:
Dual shocks preload adjustable,

Front Brakes:
Single 300mm disc

Rear Brakes:
180mm drum

Front Tyre:
100/90-19

Rear Tyre:
140/90-15

Rake:
33.0°

Wheelbase:
1595 mm / 62.8 in

Seat Height:
714 mm / 28.1 in

Dry Weight :
199.1 kg / 439 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
15 Litres / 4.0 US gal

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0:
13.6 m / 36.9 m

Standing
¼ Mile  :
14.8 sec / 137.7 km/h

Top Speed:
160.8 km/h