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Year
2004
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 500 LTD
Display Name
Ninja® e-1 ABS
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1996
Introduction Year
2024
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,699
MSRP
$7,899
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
-
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
450
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Electric
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
-
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
-
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
-
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.91
Bore (mm/in)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.28 / 58
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30
Displacement (cc/ci)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
4000
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
500
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Horsepower (bhp)
12.1
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
40.3
Maximum Range (mi/km)
-
Maximum Range (mi/km)
41 / 66
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Automatic
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
1
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
91.3 / 2319
Length (in/mm)
78 / 1981.2
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Width (in/mm)
27 / 685.8
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
43.5 / 1105
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.9 / 1369
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.7 / 170.2
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 200
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
308.7 / 140
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Upper Fairing
-
Upper Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Lower Fairing
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
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 Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.2 / 132.1
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
-
Air Adjustable
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/80-17M/C (52S)
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/70-17M/C (62S)
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
S
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
S
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.4 / 290
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 714
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.9 / 785
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Seat Tail Cover
-
Seat Tail Cover
Optional
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Battery Status Gauge
-
Battery Status Gauge
Standard
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Low
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Battery
-
Battery
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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