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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD

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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD
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2004 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD Specifications

Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $4,699.00
Warranty  12
Engine:  
Engine Type  Parallel Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Cooling  Liquid
Valves  8
Valves Per Cylinder  4
Valve Configuration  DOHC
Bore (mm/in)  74 / 2.91
Stroke (mm/in)  58 / 2.28
Displacement (cc/ci)  498 / 30
Compression Ratio  10.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Regular
Fuel Type  Gas
Carburetion Brand  Keihin
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  2
Carburetor Size (mm)  32
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Chain
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Steel
Tube / Tubeless  Tubed
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Rear Wheel Diameter  15
Front Tire (Full Spec)  100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  140/90 R15
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Type  Drum
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)  5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)  3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.61
Width (in/mm)  32.7 / 830.6
Height (in/mm)  44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)  62.8 / 1595.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  4.7 / 119.4
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  439 / 200
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  1.13
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Vinyl
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  28.1 / 714
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Pegs  Standard
Fork Guards  No
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Light Guard  No
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  12
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  Japan
Introduction Year  1996
NADATrimID  17820
Paint & Finish:  
Metallic  No
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard
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