2008 Vulcan® 500 LTD Picture & Specs

2008 Vulcan® 500 LTD Specifications:

Engine Type Four-stroke, DOHC, eight-valve parallel twin
Displacement 498 cc
Bore & Stroke 74.0 x 58.0 mm
Cooling Liquid

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Compression Ratio 10.2:1
Carburetor Keihin CVK32 x 2
Ignition Digital TCBI
Transmission 6-Speed
Final Drive O-Ring Chain
Frame Double-cradle, steel

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Rake/Trail 33°/5.9 in.
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 41mm hydraulic fork / 5.9 in.
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload / 3.9 in.
Front Tire Size 100/90-19
Rear Tire Size 140/90-15
Wheelbase 62.8 in.
Front Brake Type Hydraulic disc
Rear Brake Type Mechanical drum
Fuel Tank Capacity 4.0 gal.

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Seat Height 28.1 in.
Dry Weight 439 lb.
Overall Length 91.3 in.
Overall Width 32.7 in.
Overall Height 44.3 in.
Ground Clearance 4.7 in.
Color Ebony
Warranty 12 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months
* Model not available in California
 
* Price and specifications subject to change