Comparison of Kawasaki Ninja 500 R and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Ninja 500 R × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Ninja 500 R | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 Ltd - EN 500 C |
| Category | Sport | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 x 2 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 74 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 58 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | Digital TCBI |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Hydraulic telescopic fork | 41mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock | Dual hydraulic shocks |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydralic | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | High-tensile steel, perimeter design | Double cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 130/70-17 | 140/90-15 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 27 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,595 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 176 | 199 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,161 | 1,125 |
| Overall width (mm) | 701 | 831 |
| Seat height (mm) | 775 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 18.16 | 15.14 |
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