Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C Fuel Capacity (4 gal / 15.1 L)

Quick answer

For the 2005 model year, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C has a listed fuel capacity of 4 US gal (15.14 L).

Fuel capacity4 US gal (15.14 L)
Model years covered
2005

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C fuel tank overview

PRACTICAL TAKEAWAY

Across the supplied years, the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C sits around a medium-capacity tank based on its listed capacity.

Medium-Capacity Tank

Fuel-tank size comparison

The representative 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank is close to the median among the 44 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 3.98 US gal (15.07 L).

Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles

Smaller tanksTypicalLarger tanks
51th percentile
Smallest: 2.77 US gal (10.5 L)Median: 3.98 US gal (15.07 L)Largest: 5.81 US gal (22 L)

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C fuel & related specs

Model years covered 2005
Fuel capacity 4 US gal (15.14 L)
Engine displacement 498 cc
Dry weight 438.9 lb (199.1 kg)

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C fuel capacity by year

A dash means the relevant figure was not supplied for that model year.

Year Fuel capacity Reserve Listed consumption Est. full-tank range
2005 4 US gal (15.14 L)

Useful fuel calculations

These are calculated from the supplied specifications; they are not guaranteed real-world figures.

Approx. fuel weight with a full tank 24.9 lb (11.3 kg)

What the fuel numbers tell you

The supplied model-year data lists the Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C at 4 US gal (15.14 L) across all years with a usable capacity figure.
A full tank of gasoline adds roughly 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) of fuel mass using an estimate of 0.745 kg per litre.
The representative 4 US gal (15.14 L) tank is close to the median among the 44 Kawasaki custom/cruiser motorcycles in this dataset. The comparison-group median is 3.98 US gal (15.07 L).

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C fuel capacity FAQ

How big is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C fuel tank?

The supplied model-year specifications list fuel capacity at 4 US gal (15.14 L).

How much does a full tank of fuel weigh on the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C?

Using approximately 0.745 kg per litre for gasoline, the listed tank capacity represents about 24.9 lb (11.3 kg) of fuel.

What engine size does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd-EN 500 C have?

The supplied displacement figures span 498 cc across the model years covered.

Is fuel capacity the same as usable riding fuel?

Not necessarily. Published tank capacity is a nominal total capacity. Real usable fuel can vary slightly with filling method, bike angle, tank design and when the low-fuel or reserve system is triggered.

Fuel-capacity & range note

Motorcycle specifications can vary by model year, market and equipment. Fuel capacity is a nominal published figure, while calculated fuel weight and range figures on this page are estimates derived from the supplied specifications. Real-world fuel economy and range vary with speed, riding style, load, weather, terrain, tune and fuel level. Confirm critical specifications in the owner’s manual or on the official Kawasaki website.