Kawasaki vs Kawasaki 2005 vs 2005 Vulcan™ 500 LTD vs Vulcan™ 500 LTD

GENERAL INFORMATION	Vulcan™ 500 LTD	Vulcan™ 500 LTD
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	Vulcan™ 500 LTD	Vulcan™ 500 LTD

M.S.R.P.	$4,899.00	$4,899.00

POWERTRAIN
Engine	Four-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve parallel twin, Liquid cooled	Four-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve parallel twin, Liquid cooled

Displacement	498cc	498cc

Bore x Stroke	74.0 x 58.0mm	74.0 x 58.0mm

Compression Ratio	10.2:1	10.2:1

Fuel System	Keihin CVK32 x 2	Keihin CVK32 x 2

Fuel Capacity	4.0 gal.	4.0 gal.

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital TCBI	Digital TCBI

Transmission	Six-speed	Six-speed

Final Drive	Chain	Chain

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Double cradle, steel	Double cradle, steel

Length	91.3 in.	91.3 in.

Width	32.7 in.	32.7 in.

Height	44.3 in.	44.3 in.

Wheelbase	62.8 in.	62.8 in.

Seat Height	28.1 in.	28.1 in.

Ground Clearance	4.7 in.	4.7 in.

Dry Weight	439 lbs.	439 lbs.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Metallic Sonic Blue	Metallic Sonic Blue

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
Suspension	Front: 41mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: Dual hydraulic shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload; 3.9 in. travel	Front: 41mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: Dual hydraulic shocks, 5-way adjustable spring preload; 3.9 in. travel

Brakes	Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Mechanical drum	Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Mechanical drum

Tires	Front: 100/90 x 19 Rear: 140/90 x 15	Front: 100/90 x 19 Rear: 140/90 x 15