| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2010 × | Honda Rebel 500 2019 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2019 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Honda Rebel 500 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Injection. PGM-FI with 34mm throttle bodies |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 471 |
| Power (kw) | - | 34.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.85 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 43 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 66.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 89.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | O-ring-sealed chain |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | Computer-controlled digital transistorized with electronic advance |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate Hydraulic |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2-1 exhaust |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. | Showa with pro-link system |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | - |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 1150/80-16 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | - | 122 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | - | 97 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | 110 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Instruments | - | Digital |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,488 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 214.1 | 190 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,094 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,188 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 820 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 136 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 11.2 |