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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | VN 500 Vulcan LTD / VN 500 | 
			
				| Years: | 2000-04 | 
			
			
					
						| 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 |