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Year
2004
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 2000
Display Name
Z500 ABS
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2004
Introduction Year
2024
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$13,499
MSRP
$5,599
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
-
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
450
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Bore (mm/in)
70 / 2.76
Stroke (in/mm)
4.85 / 123.2
Stroke (in/mm)
2.31 / 58.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Displacement (cc/ci)
451 / 27.5
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
10000
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
7500
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Horsepower (bhp)
51
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
50
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.74
Final Drive Ratio
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
99.9 / 2537.5
Length (in/mm)
78.5 / 1994
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Width (in/mm)
31.5 / 800
Height (in/mm)
45.5 / 1155.7
Height (in/mm)
41.5 / 1054
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.4 / 1737.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54.1 / 1374
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 134.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
749.6 / 340
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
818 / 371
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
366 / 166
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.74
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
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
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Wind Deflector
Optional
Wind Deflector
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
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
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted 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
Rigid
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
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
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)
5.1 / 129.5
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
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
No
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax GPR-300: 110/70-17M/C 54H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax GPR-300: 150/60-17M/C 66H
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.2 / 310
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Seat Type
Two-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)
27.2 / 690.9
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
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Underseat Storage
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Passing Lamps
Optional
Passing Lamps
-
Passing Lamp Visors
Optional
Passing Lamp Visors
-
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
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Optional
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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