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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$4,899
MSRP
$14,499
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1996
Introduction Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 2000
Year
2005
Year
2005
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33 / 40.7
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
141 / 191.2
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
3000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Stroke (mm/in)
123.2 / 4.85
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.5 / 1.63 / 1.22 / 0.94 / 0.73
Final Drive Ratio
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.74
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
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
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
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
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
7.61
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.3 / 1734.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
7.3
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
750 / 340.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.74
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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