2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD •
$2,799
Vulcan® 500 LTD
LOW SEAT HEIGHT AND FRIENDLY POWERBAND The Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD is a great, first-time buyer’s bike for those who want to enter the cruiser lifestyle, because its low seat height, friendly powerband and affordability make it easy to develop those all-important riding skills. The Vulcan 500 LTD gets its power from a 498cc parallel-twin, based on the same engine that powers the Ninja® 500R sportbike. Liquid cooling helps this cruiser maintain consistent operating temperatures for longer engine life and sustained power. The engine has also been tuned to deliver power as suited to boulevard cruising as it is to more spirited riding. The six-speed transmission, complete with Kawasaki’s exclusive Positive Neutral Finder, allows riders to use the engine to its full potential. Equally user-friendly is the chassis, which has a long and low steel frame that contributes to the 500 LTD’s classic cruiser looks, and with a saddle that’s just 28 inches from the ground, it puts just about any size rider at ease. As for style, the Vulcan 500 LTD’s nod to the custom crowd includes a stepped seat, bobbed rear fender, tank-mounted speedometer and chrome-plated wire-spoke wheels. Admire it as is, or select enhancements from Kawasaki’s Fire & Steel™
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32mm CVK Semi-flat Slide Carburetors
- Quick throttle response
- Precise fuel metering provides uniform power delivery at all engine speeDual Sport
Automatic Cam Chain Tensioner
- Maintains precise timing without maintenance
- Cam chain runs quietly, reliably
- Assures greater reliability
Chrome-plated Wire Spoke Wheels
- Narrow 100/90-19 front tire with a beefy 140/90-15 rear tire complement the LTD’s traditional cruiser styling
Digital Ignition
- Microprocessor-controlled timing ultra-responsive to engine neeDual Sport
- Waterproof wiring connectors help prevent corrosion
Four Valves per Cylinder
- Better breathing for more power at high rpm
- Compact combustion chamber for less detonation on today’s gasolines
- Boosts low-end torque
Gear-driven Balancer
- Engine vibration is reduced for a super-smooth ride
Handlebar-mounted Choke
- Convenient location makes starting and warm-up easier
Liquid Cooling
- Keeps operating temperatures consistent, resulting in longer engine life
- Allows tighter engine clearances for quieter running
- Radiator hides between the frame downtubes
O-ring Chain
- Efficient power to rear wheel
- O-rings keep lube in, dirt out for longer chain life
Positive Neutral Finder
- When stopped, just lift the shift pedal from first gear to easily find neutral
- A Kawasaki exclusive
Single Disc Front Brake
- Single piston pin-slide caliper produces quick, sure stops
- Disc is drilled for better cooling and reduces unsprung weight
Six-speed Transmission
- Allows engine’s full potential to be utilized
Stepped Seating
- Laid-back riding comfort for two
Straight-flow Exhaust
- Designed to boost low and mid-range power
- Tuned pipes enhance low-speed pulling power
Tank-mounted Speedometer with Turn Signal Indicators and Caution Lamps
- Gives needed information at a glance
- Compact design complements the bike’s clean look
Twin-cylinder 498cc Engine
- Compact parallel-twin design based on the NINJA® 500R sportbike engine
- Special cam profiles and ample flywheel weight boost low-end torque
General Information
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front: Single disc Rear: Drum
Tires
Front: 100/90-19Rear: 140/90-15
Dimensions
Drivetrain
Engine
Engine
4-stroke, DOHC, 4-valve cylinder head, Parallel twin, Liquid-cooled
Bore x Stroke
74.0 x 58.0 mm
Torque
33 lb.-ft. @ 6,000 rpm
Carburetion
Keihin CVK32 x 2
Ignition
TCBI with Digital advance
Operational
Suspension
Front: 41 mm Hydraulic telescopic fork; 5.9 in. travelRear: Twin-shocks with 5-Way adjustable preload; 3.9 in. travel
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