Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 and Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2008 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2009 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2008 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2008 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 498 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | 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 | Digital TCBI | Digital TCBI |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. | 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in. |
| Rear suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Frame type | Double-cradle, steel | Double-cradle, steel |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 140/90-15 |
| Trail (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | 33 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,595 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 214 | 199 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,125 | 1,125 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,319 | 2,319 |
| Overall width (mm) | 831 | 831 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 714 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 15.14 |
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