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− | [[file:2007-kawasaki-vulcan-500--10 1600x0w.jpg| | + | [[file:2007-kawasaki-vulcan-500--10 1600x0w.jpg| 600px | center | Kawasaki EN500A Vulcan]] |
− | + | Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan appeared in 1990 and replaced the Kawasaki 454 LTD. Unlike the classic V-engine layout, the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan gets an in-line 2-cylinder engine from the [[Kawasaki_GPZ500 | Kawasaki GPZ 500]]. | |
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− | '' | + | ''' Lineup: ''' |
− | * | + | * [[Kawasaki_EN400_Vulcan | Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan]] |
− | * | + | * [[Kawasaki_EN500_Vulcan | Kawasaki EN 500 Vulcan]] |
+ | * [[Kawasaki_Vulcan_S | Kawasaki EN 650 Vulcan (Vulcan S)]] | ||
− | + | ''' Main competitors: ''' | |
+ | * [[Honda_Steed_600 | Honda Steed / Shadow 600]] | ||
+ | * [[Suzuki_LS650_Savage | Suzuki LS650 Savage]] | ||
+ | * [[Yamaha_XV535_Virago | Yamaha XV535 Virago]] / [[Yamaha_XVS650_Drag_Star | Yamaha XVS650 Drag Star]] | ||
− | + | Subsequently, this engine was installed on a large number of models - in addition to [[Kawasaki_GPZ500 | GPZ500]], on [[Kawasaki_ER-5 | Kawasaki ER-5]], [[Kawasaki_KLE500 | Kawasaki KLE 500]] + on domestic Japanese models with a slightly reduced volume - [[Kawasaki_EX-4 | Kawasaki EX-4]], [[Kawasaki_KLE400 | Kawasaki KLE 400]]. Moreover, this engine became the progenitor of the modern engine installed on the [[Kawasaki_Versys_650 | Kawasaki Versys 650]], [[Kawasaki_ER-6 | Kawasaki ER-6]] and [[Kawasaki_Vulcan_S | Kawasaki Vulcan S]] models. The first versions of the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan produced 60 hp. power and 46 Nm of torque. | |
+ | At the time of its release, the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan was a classic short wheelbase cruiser with a steel frame, cast wheels, classic suspensions (telescopic fork in front, double shock absorber in the rear), rear drum brake and belt drive. | ||
− | '' | + | '' Generations: '' |
− | * | + | * '''Kawasaki EN500A Vulcan (1990-1996)''' - first generation. The model is distinguished by the classic appearance of the 80-90s, a forced engine, alloy wheels and a belt drive. |
− | * | + | * '''Kawasaki EN500C Vulcan (1996-2009)''' - second generation. The model has a more modern appearance, a reconfigured engine (less power, but better traction), spoke wheels and a chain drive. This modification may be referred to as''' Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan Classic '''or''''Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD'''. |
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− | == | + | For the domestic Japanese market, a 400 cc version was available - [[Kawasaki_EN400_Vulcan | Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan]]. |
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− | + | The Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan model was produced until 2009 and was targeted at foreign markets - this motorcycle was not sold in Japan. In 2014, Kawasaki releases the [[Kawasaki_Vulcan_S | Vulcan S (EN650S)]] model, which, although it does not position itself as a successor to the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD, can still be called such - an inline 2-cylinder "road" engine wrapped in a modern cruiser. | |
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− | + | == Photos == | |
− | + | <gallery mode="packed" heights=200px> | |
− | + | File:Kawasaki-en-500-vulcan-classic-bikes-details-video 8.jpg| | |
− | + | File:2007-Kawasaki-Vulcan500-LTDd.jpg| | |
− | + | File:2007-Kawasaki-Vulcan500-LTDa.jpg| | |
+ | </gallery> | ||
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− | == | + | == Specifications == |
− | + | Specifications Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan: | |
− | {| class="wikitable" | + | {| class = "wikitable" |
− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Generations |
− | ! scope="row"|Kawasaki EN500A (1990-1996) | + | ! scope = "row" | Kawasaki EN500A (1990-1996) |
− | ! scope="row"|Kawasaki EN500C (1996-2009) | + | ! scope = "row" | Kawasaki EN500C (1996-2009) |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Motorcycle type |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | cruiser |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Engine type |
− | |colspan="2" |2- | + | | colspan = "2" | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Working volume |
− | |colspan="2" |498 | + | | colspan = "2" | 498 cc cm. |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Cooling |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | liquid |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Bore / stroke |
− | |colspan="2" |74x58 | + | | colspan = "2" | 74x58 mm |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Compression ratio |
− | |10 | + | | 10.7: 1 |
− | |10 | + | | 10.2: 1 |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Number of valves per cylinder |
− | |colspan="2" |4 | + | | colspan = "2" | 4 valves per cylinder (DOHC) |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Fuel supply system |
− | | | + | | carburetor x2 Keihin CVK34 |
− | | | + | | carburetor x2 Keihin CVK32 |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Ignition type |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | transistor |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Maximum power |
− | |60 | + | | 60 hp at 9800 rpm (54.2 hp at 9500 rpm - on the wheel) |
− | |46 | + | | 46 hp at 8000 rpm (34 hp - versions for Germany and Switzerland, 45 hp - France) |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Maximum torque |
− | |46 | + | | 46 Nm @ 8000 rpm |
− | |45 | + | | 45 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (39 Nm - German and Swiss versions) |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Gearbox |
− | |colspan="2" |6- | + | | colspan = "2" | 6-step |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Drive type |
− | | | + | | belt |
− | | | + | | chain |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Frame |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | steel tubular |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Front suspension |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | 36mm telescopic fork, 150mm travel |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Rear suspension |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | swingarm with two shock absorbers (adjustable preload), stroke - 100 mm |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Front tire size |
− | |colspan="2" |100/90-19 | + | | colspan = "2" | 100 / 90-19 |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Rear tire size |
− | |colspan="2" |140/90-15 | + | | colspan = "2" | 140 / 90-15 |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Front brakes |
− | |colspan="2" |1 | + | | colspan = "2" | 1 disc 300 mm, 1-piston caliper |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Rear brakes |
− | |colspan="2" | | + | | colspan = "2" | drum |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Dimensions (L x W x H) |
− | |2265x840x1230 | + | | 2265x840x1230 mm |
− | |2320x830x1125 | + | | 2320x830x1125 mm |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Saddle height |
− | |730 | + | | 730 mm |
− | |715 | + | | 715 mm |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Wheelbase |
− | |1555 | + | | 1555 mm |
− | |1595 | + | | 1595 mm |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Fuel tank capacity |
− | |11 | + | | 11.0 l |
− | |15 | + | | 15.0 l |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Maximum speed |
− | |172 | + | | 172 km / h |
− | |160 | + | | 160 km / h |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Acceleration to 100 km / h |
− | |n/a | + | | n / a |
− | |6 | + | | 6.7 sec |
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− | ! scope="row"| | + | ! scope = "row" | Motorcycle weight (curb) |
− | |199 | + | | 199 kg |
− | |214 | + | | 214 kg |
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− | == | + | == Documentation == |
− | + | [[Category:Motorcycles]] | |
− | + | * [[Kawasaki_EN500_Vulcan:_manuals|Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan]] | |
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Latest revision as of 16:29, 13 July 2023
Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan appeared in 1990 and replaced the Kawasaki 454 LTD. Unlike the classic V-engine layout, the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan gets an in-line 2-cylinder engine from the Kawasaki GPZ 500.
Lineup:
Main competitors:
Subsequently, this engine was installed on a large number of models - in addition to GPZ500, on Kawasaki ER-5, Kawasaki KLE 500 + on domestic Japanese models with a slightly reduced volume - Kawasaki EX-4, Kawasaki KLE 400. Moreover, this engine became the progenitor of the modern engine installed on the Kawasaki Versys 650, Kawasaki ER-6 and Kawasaki Vulcan S models. The first versions of the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan produced 60 hp. power and 46 Nm of torque. At the time of its release, the Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan was a classic short wheelbase cruiser with a steel frame, cast wheels, classic suspensions (telescopic fork in front, double shock absorber in the rear), rear drum brake and belt drive.
Generations:
- Kawasaki EN500A Vulcan (1990-1996) - first generation. The model is distinguished by the classic appearance of the 80-90s, a forced engine, alloy wheels and a belt drive.
- Kawasaki EN500C Vulcan (1996-2009) - second generation. The model has a more modern appearance, a reconfigured engine (less power, but better traction), spoke wheels and a chain drive. This modification may be referred to as Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan Classic or'Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD.
For the domestic Japanese market, a 400 cc version was available - Kawasaki EN 400 Vulcan.
The Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan model was produced until 2009 and was targeted at foreign markets - this motorcycle was not sold in Japan. In 2014, Kawasaki releases the Vulcan S (EN650S) model, which, although it does not position itself as a successor to the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD, can still be called such - an inline 2-cylinder "road" engine wrapped in a modern cruiser.
Photos
Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki EN500 Vulcan:
Generations | Kawasaki EN500A (1990-1996) | Kawasaki EN500C (1996-2009) |
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Motorcycle type | cruiser | |
Engine type | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line | |
Working volume | 498 cc cm. | |
Cooling | liquid | |
Bore / stroke | 74x58 mm | |
Compression ratio | 10.7: 1 | 10.2: 1 |
Number of valves per cylinder | 4 valves per cylinder (DOHC) | |
Fuel supply system | carburetor x2 Keihin CVK34 | carburetor x2 Keihin CVK32 |
Ignition type | transistor | |
Maximum power | 60 hp at 9800 rpm (54.2 hp at 9500 rpm - on the wheel) | 46 hp at 8000 rpm (34 hp - versions for Germany and Switzerland, 45 hp - France) |
Maximum torque | 46 Nm @ 8000 rpm | 45 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (39 Nm - German and Swiss versions) |
Gearbox | 6-step | |
Drive type | belt | chain |
Frame | steel tubular | |
Front suspension | 36mm telescopic fork, 150mm travel | |
Rear suspension | swingarm with two shock absorbers (adjustable preload), stroke - 100 mm | |
Front tire size | 100 / 90-19 | |
Rear tire size | 140 / 90-15 | |
Front brakes | 1 disc 300 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
Rear brakes | drum | |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2265x840x1230 mm | 2320x830x1125 mm |
Saddle height | 730 mm | 715 mm |
Wheelbase | 1555 mm | 1595 mm |
Fuel tank capacity | 11.0 l | 15.0 l |
Maximum speed | 172 km / h | 160 km / h |
Acceleration to 100 km / h | n / a | 6.7 sec |
Motorcycle weight (curb) | 199 kg | 214 kg |
Documentation