Kawasaki 2009 Vulcan® 500 LTD

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Affordable cruiser styling, outstanding small displacement efficiency

The ranks of first-time motorcycle buyers are swelling just as fast as the price of gas. The Vulcan® 500 LTD is Kawasaki’s answer to motorcyclists yearning to ride into the cruiser lifestyle. A low seat height, friendly power delivery, and affordable purchase price make it an excellent entry level motorcycle and an easy platform on which to develop those all-important riding skills.

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Manufacturer		Kawasaki

Model Year		2009

Model		Vulcan® 500 LTD

MSRP		$5,499.00*

ENGINE
Engine		4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve parallel twin

Displacement		498 cc

Bore x Stroke		74 x 58 mm

Compression Ratio		10.2:1

Carburetion		Keihin CVK32 x 2

MPG Rating		50 mpg (21 km/l)

Cooling		Liquid

Ignition		Digital TCBI

DIMENSIONS
Length		91.3 in.

Width		32.7 in.

Height		44.3 in.

Weight		471.9 lbs.

Ground Clearance		4.7 in.

Frame		Double-cradle, steel

Wheelbase		62.8 in.

Fuel Capacity		4 gal.

Seat Height		28.1 in.

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		6-speed

Final Drive		O-ring chain

Suspension		Front: 41 mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: (2) hydraulic shocks with 5-way adjustable spring preload; 3.9 in. travel

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes		Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Mechanical drum

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


Rake		33°

Trail		5.9 in.

Colors		Metallic Imperial Red

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