Kawasaki EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 (2005-09) vs Aprilia SX 50 (2010-12)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Aprilia |
| Model: | EN 500C Vulcan Classic / VN 500 | SX 50 |
| Years: | 2005-09 | 2010-12 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Single cylinder, two stroke |
| Capacity: | 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in | 49.9 cc / 3.04 cu in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 74 х 58 mm | 39.9 x 40 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Induction: | 2x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Dell'Orto PVHA 17.5 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital TCBI | Electronic CDI |
| Clutch: | Wet Plate | Wet, multi plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks | Hydraulic fork, Ø 40 mm |
| Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks preload adjustable, | High strength steel swingarm, hydraulic monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc | Single stainless steel disc, Ø 260 mm, floating caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | 180mm drum | Single disc, Ø 180 mm, floating caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 100/90-19 | 100/80 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/90-15 | 130/70 ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1595 mm / 62.8 in | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Seat Height: | 714 mm / 28.1 in | 835 mm / 32.9 in |
| Dry Weight: | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs | 98 kg / 216 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal | 7 L / 1.85 US gal |