Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 and Kymco Xciting 500i ABS 2013

Attribute	Kymco Xciting 500i ABS 2013 ×	Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 ×
General
Production from (year)	2013	2006
Make	Kymco	Kawasaki
Model	Kymco Xciting 500i ABS	Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
Category	Scooter	Custom / cruiser
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke	Twin, four-stroke
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2
Displacement (cm³)	498.5	498
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Belt	Chain
Torque (Nm)	-	44.7
Bore (mm)	92	74
Stroke (mm)	75	58
Gearbox	Automatic	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Driveline	CVT	-
Ignition	Electric	TCBI wtih Digital Advance
Compression	-	10.2:1
Chassis
Front suspension	Telescopic forks	41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork
Rear suspension	Adjustable hydraulic shocks	Twin Shocks with 5-Way Adjustable Preload
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS	Expanding brake (drum brake)
Frame type	Steel	-
Front tyre	120/70-15	100/90-19
Rear tyre	150/70-14	140/90-15
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	33
Other
Starter	Electric	-
Color options	gold gray	candy fire red
Carrying capacity	Lighted Under Seat Storage for Two Helmets	-
Light	Dual Beam Quartz Halogen Head Lights	-
Instruments	Speedometer, Tachometer, Odometer, Multi-Function Trip Meter with Fuel and Temp Gauge	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,570	1,595
Dry weight (kg)	212	199
Seat height (mm)	768	714
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	12.79	15.14