Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD: specs and comparison
Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (Cruiser, 1998-2009): 498 cc engine, 34 kW / 46 bhp, 207 kg, seat height 715 mm. Licence: A2.
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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD1998-2009 · 498 cc · 34 kW
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Generations
EN500 (1998-2009)
| Years | 1998-2009 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 498 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 34 kW / 46 bhp |
| Weight | 207 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 715 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £4,000 |
EN500 (1996-1997)
| Years | 1996-1997 |
|---|---|
| Type | Cruiser |
| Licence | Full A only |
| Engine | 498 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 36.5 kW / 49 bhp |
| Weight | 207 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 715 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 15 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 160 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Not great for a passenger
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Corrosion: frame, exhaust, fasteners
- Electrical connectors: corrosion, lights, switches
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Questions
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD A2-legal?
Yes: 34 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD?
715 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD weigh?
207 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD?
About 56 mpg (5 l/100 km); with the 15 l tank that is roughly 160 miles (260 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.