| Attribute | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2010 × | Honda CMX 450 Rebel × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 1986 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Honda CMX 450 Rebel |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 3 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor. dual 29.3mm venturi |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 447 |
| Power (kw) | - | 27.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 75 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 50.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | capacitive discharge |
| Clutch | - | wet, multi-plate |
| Lubrication system | - | wet sump |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. | swing arm shock absorber |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | double cradle |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-18 56S tubeless |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 140/90-18 70S tubeless |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | 135 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 58 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,530 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 214.1 | 185 |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 174 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1592 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,170 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,230 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 800 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 690 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 2.5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 12 |