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2008 KAWASAKI VULCAN® 500 LTD IS A SMART OPTION FOR RIDERS OF ALL BUDGETS

Affordable transportation cruiser style.

An excellent choice for first-time buyers the Kawasaki’s Vulcan® 500 LTD is the perfect entry level motorcycle for anyone seeking the cruiser lifestyle. Its low seat height, friendly power delivery and affordable purchase price all add up to an easy platform to develop those all-important riding skills.

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MANUFACTURER Kawasaki
MODEL YEAR 2008
MODEL Vulcan® 500 LTD
M.S.R.P. * $5,049.00
DIMENSIONS
LENGTH 91.3 in.
HEIGHT 44.3 in.
WIDTH 32.7 in.
WEIGHT 439 lbs.
GROUND CLEARANCE 4.7 in.
WHEELBASE 62.8 in.
SEAT HEIGHT 28.1 in.
ENGINE
ENGINE 4-stroke, DOHC, 8-valve parallel twin
DISPLACEMENT 498 cc
BORE X STROKE 74 x 58 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.2:1
CARBURETION Keihin CVK32 x 2
FUEL CAPACITY 4 gal.
IGNITION Digital TCBI
COOLING Liquid
DRIVETRAIN
TRANSMISSION 6-speed
FINAL DRIVE O-ring chain
BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
BRAKES Front: Hydraulic disc
Rear: Mechanical drum
TIRES Front: 100/90-19
Rear: 140/90-15
OPERATIONAL
FRAME Double-cradle, steel
SUSPENSION Front: 41 mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel
Rear: Dual hydraulic shocks with 5-way adjustable spring preload; 3.9 in. travel
RAKE 33°
TRAIL 5.9 in.
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