| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C × | Kawasaki Eliminator 125 2005 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C | Kawasaki Eliminator 125 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor. Keihin PWK28 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 124 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 55 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 52.4 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | CDI |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork | 33mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks | Steel swingarm with dual shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double cradle, steel | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/90-17 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 130/90-15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 34 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,471 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 199 | 127 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,049 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 681 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 12.86 |