Comparison of Kawasaki KLE 500 2006 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2007 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2007 × |  Kawasaki KLE 500 2006 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2006 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Kawasaki KLE 500 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Power (kw) | - | 32.3 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 41 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI | Digital |
| Compression | - | 9.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | 220 mm |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. | 200 mm |
| Front brakes | Single disc | - |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Frame type | - | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 90/90-M21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 130/80-M17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,510 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 199 | - |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,215 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 850 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 15 |
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