Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 and Norton Dominator Model 7 1949 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD 2006 × |  Norton Dominator Model 7 1949 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2006 | 1949 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Norton |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD | Norton Dominator Model 7 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK32 x 2 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 498 | 497 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 44.7 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 66 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 72.6 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | TCBI wtih Digital Advance | Magneto |
| Clutch | - | Wet multiplate |
| Compression | 10.2:1 | 6.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm Hydraulic Telescopic Fork | Hydralic telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks with 5-Way Adjustable Preload | Plungertype with coil springs |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19 | 3-21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/90-15 | 3-21 |
| Seat | - | Solo seat with springs |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 33 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Color options |
| - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,595 | 1,410 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 199 | 200 |
| Seat height (mm) | 714 | 787 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15.14 | 17 |
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