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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,549
MSRP
$4,899
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 800 Classic
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
1996
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
66.2 / 2.61
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
805 / 49.1
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
36
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33 / 40.7
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
6000
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.79
Length (ft)
7.61
Width (in/mm)
36.6 / 929.6
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Height (in/mm)
44.5 / 1130.3
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
63 / 1600.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
9.5
Length (ft/in)
7.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
516 / 234.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.56
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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