The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 498 cc (30.39 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 199.1 kg (439 lb).
Key specifications
The 2006 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 27% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 42nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
498 cc — larger displacement than about 37% of Kawasaki models.
714 mm — taller than about 13% of Kawasaki models.
15.1 L — larger than about 42% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,595
1,441
11% above average.
714
801
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 19 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.28:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 498 cc (30.39 cu in) |
| Torque | 44.7 Nm (4.6 kgf-m or 33.0 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 74.0 x 58 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI wtih Digital Advance |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks with 5-Way Adjustable Preload |
| Rake | 33.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 199.1 kg (439 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,595 mm (62.8 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 15.14 L (4.00 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Fire Red |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 4899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.