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Model Type
Standard
Model Type
-
MSRP
$8,499
MSRP
-
Warranty
12
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1977
Introduction Year
1996
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Z 1000
Display Name
Vulcan® 500 LTD
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
In-line
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
4
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
16
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
77.2 / 3.04
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.91
Stroke (mm/in)
50.9 / 2
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
953 / 58
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30
Compression Ratio
11.2:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
2
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.28 / 58
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
No
Overdrive
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.571 / 1.941 / 1.556 / 1.333 / 1.2 / 1.095
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
Z
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
190
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
50
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
Z
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 ZR17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
190/50 ZR17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Inverted 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)
4.7 / 119
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.4 / 137
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
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.82
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
30.3 / 770
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.5 / 1054
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.9 / 1420
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 145
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
9.9
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
437 / 198
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
488 / 221
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.18
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
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
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.3 / 820
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 714
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Folding
-
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
-
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
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Tank Divider
Optional
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
12
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$4,699
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Satellite
No
Satellite
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Type
-
Type
Halogen
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
91.3 / 2319
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 200
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
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