Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
- Production years
- 2006–2010
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2010
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 498 cm³
- Power
- 35 hp (26 kW)
- Wet weight
- 214.1 kg
- Seat height
- 714 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD is a cruiser from the Vulcan family, produced from 2006 through 2010. The 2010 model uses a 498.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin producing 35 hp (26 kW), and has a wet weight of 214.1 kg.
Its 714 mm seat height puts the seat low, which can make it easier to plant your feet at a stop. At 214.1 kg, it takes more effort to push around at walking pace, and the 1,595 mm wheelbase makes tight turns less compact. The rear shocks have five-way adjustable spring preload, so their support can be adjusted for the load.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 74.0 x 58.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 498 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.2:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- Digital TCBI
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 35 hp (26 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1653 HP/kg (wet)
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 15.1 L
- Ground clearance
- 119 mm
- Overall height
- 1,125 mm
- Overall length
- 2,319 mm
- Overall width
- 831 mm
- Seat height
- 714 mm
- Wet weight
- 214.1 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,595 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Double-cradle, steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.
- Rake
- 33.0°
- Rear suspension
- Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in.
- Trail
- 150 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 100/90-19
- Rear brakes
- Expanding brake (drum brake)
- Rear tyre
- 140/90-15
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Colours
- Metallic Imperial Red
Model years
No recorded specification changes between model years.
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ | 498 cm³ |
| Power | 35 hp (26 kW) | 35 hp (26 kW) | 35 hp (26 kW) | 35 hp (26 kW) | 35 hp (26 kW) |
| Torque | 44.7 Nm | — | — | — | — |
| Wet weight | 214.1 kg | 214.1 kg | 214.1 kg | 214.1 kg | 214.1 kg |
| Seat height | 714 mm | 714 mm | 714 mm | 714 mm | 714 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 15.1 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L | 15.1 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
The 714 mm seat height makes it easier for many riders to reach the ground at a stop.
Adjustable rear preload
Five-way spring preload adjustment lets you tune the rear shocks to the load.
Things to consider
Heavy at low speed
Its 214.1 kg wet weight takes more effort to push and maneuver at walking pace.
Long wheelbase
The 1,595 mm wheelbase makes tight turns and confined-space maneuvering less compact.
Limited ground clearance
The 119 mm ground clearance leaves less room for tall obstacles before the motorcycle can bottom out.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
714 mm
Approx. loaded height
684 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 15.1 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
275 km
With 10% reserve
247 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What engine does the 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD have?
It has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke parallel twin with 498.0 cm³ displacement.
How much power does the 2010 Vulcan 500 LTD make?
It produces 35 hp (26 kW).
How tall is the seat on the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD?
The seat height is 714 mm.
How much fuel does the 2010 Vulcan 500 LTD hold?
Its fuel capacity is 15.10 liters.
