2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD

2008 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$5,099
Warranty
12
Insurance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1996
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Year
2008
Make
Kawasaki
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
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
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
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
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 Control
Handlebar
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)
7.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
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
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
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
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
Standard
User Reviews
2 reviews
  • This Bike's a Sleeper
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jul 13, 2012

    I love my Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD. I'm 5'7" and this bike fits me like a glove. The engine on this bike is a monster over 5,000 RPM. The engine is based off of Kawasaki's Ninja 500 engine and it is a sleeper. I have changed out the chain drive to a belt drive system from Scootworks and it has changed ...

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  • Love my Kawi
    By  (I am an Owner) on Jan 25, 2009

    This is the first bike I've ever had, so it is hard to compare to other bikes. It isn't huge, so it was a good choice for a beginner rider. But isn't too small to take on the state roads for longish trips. I did have a problem with a solenoid and stalling but the warranty covered it and it was ...

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