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2006 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD

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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... Read Full Review

 

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