| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 500 VULCAN LTD 2000 - 2004 |
| Year | 2000 - 2004 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 498 cc / 30.4 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 50 hp / 36.5 kW @ 8500 rpm (rear wheel 44.8 hp @ 8500 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 4.8 kgf-m / 32.6 lb-ft @ 7300 rpm |
| Ignition | Digital TCBI |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Keihin carburettors |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | Wet plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 36 mm telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | 180 mm drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 714 mm / 28.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1595 mm / 62.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 199.1 kg / 439 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90-15 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4.0 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 160.8 km/h |
The Vulcan 500 LTD in its later 2000s form, a chain-drive 498 cc parallel twin cruiser aimed at first-time buyers. It uses an engine based on the Ninja 500R, with a gear-driven balancer, automatic cam chain tensioner and positive neutral finder. Its stepped seat, bobbed rear fender and wire-spoke wheels give it a traditional cruiser look.
