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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD Specifications
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| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Cruiser |
| BASE MSRP(US) | $4,899.00 |
| Dealers | Kawasaki Dealers |
| Warranty | 12 |
| Insurance | |
| Engine: | |
| Engine Type | Parallel Twin |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Engine Stroke | 4-Stroke |
| Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm) | 33 / 44.7 |
| Torque RPM | 6000 |
| Cooling | Liquid |
| Valves | 8 |
| Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
| Valve Configuration | DOHC |
| Bore (mm/in) | 74 / 2.92 |
| Stroke (mm/in) | 58 / 2.29 |
| Displacement (cc/ci) | 498 / 30.4 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Starter | Electric |
| Fuel Requirements | Regular |
| Ram Air Induction | No |
| 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 |
| Chromed | Yes |
| 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 | Hydraulic Disc |
| Front Caliper Pistons | 1 |
| 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 |
| Steering Damper | 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 |
| Air Adjustable | No |
| 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 |
| Rake (degrees) | 33 |
| Trail (in/mm) | 5.9 / 149.9 |
| Ground Clearance (in/mm) | 4.7 / 119.4 |
| Length (ft/ft) | 7 |
| Length (ft/in) | 7 |
| Dry Weight (lbs/kg) | 439 / 199.1 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal/l) | 4 / 15.1 |
| 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 / 713.7 |
| Number Of Seats | 2 |
| Grab Rail or Strap | Standard |
| Exterior: | |
| Frame | Steel |
| Hand Grips | Standard |
| Foot Peg Material | Rubber |
| Foot Peg Location | Driver and Passenger |
| Adjustable | No |
| Drive Shaft Guard | No |
| Fork Guards | No |
| Belt Guard | No |
| Hand Guards | No |
| Brush Guard | No |
| Heel Guards | No |
| Light Guard | No |
| Side Cover | Yes |
| Front Fender | Standard |
| Rear Fender | Standard |
| Top Crown | Standard |
| Stand Type | Kick |
| Handlebars | Standard |
| License Plate | Standard |
| Instrumentation: | |
| Trip Odometer | Standard |
| Speedometer | Standard |
| Temperature Warning Type | Light |
| Pricing: | |
| Warranty (Condition) | Limited |
| Zero Price Schema | 0 |
| NADA Value Average | 2670 |
| NADA Value Low | 2395 |
| NADA Value High | 3145 |
| Identification: | |
| Generic Type (Primary) | Cruiser |
| Manufacturer Country | Japan |
| Introduction Year | 1996 |
| MIC Model Segment | ON-HWY Cruiser 0-600cc |
| NADATrimID | 22352 |
| CRS -> NADA Map | 6200019005 |
| Paint & Finish: | |
| Metallic | No |
| Lights: | |
| Headlight Mounts | Standard |
| Halogen Headlight (s) | Standard |
| Glass: | |
| Folding | Yes |
| Convenience: | |
| Handlebar Lock | Standard |
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Great First Bike.
By Kelvin Dearing(Owner), Jun. 18, 2009
I started late in riding and this was a perfect choice (although not my first choice) as a "trainer". I like the idea of the liquid cooling over the traditional air cooling. The bike has a very friendly seat height. I am 6'2" so at first the bike seemed almost tiny to me but as a g...
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