Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 (1996-99) technical specifications
Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 is produced in 1996-99. Engine is Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder., displacement 498 cc / 30.4 cy-in , produces power 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm and 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm. Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 top speed is 160.8 km/h. Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 weighs 199.1 kg / 439 lbs. Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 has 3 photos.
Technical specifications
+ Add to 'Compare list'| Model: | VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 |
| Years: | 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 |