Kawasaki 2009 Vulcan® 500 LTD

Annual Roll-N-Ride is tentatively scheduled for August 22nd, 2009! Make plans now to join us next year!
Click on the dice to see the flier!

Click on the photo gallery to see a slide show from our 2008 Roll-N-Ride for the Make-A-Wish foundation.

2007 Yamaha
Stratoliner S
Very Reliable
December 3, 2008

2007 Yamaha
YZF-R6
Power and looks!
December 3, 2008

Additional Rider Reviews

2009 Kawasaki Vulcan® 500 LTD

Specs, Quotes, Overview

Standard Features

Colors

Kawasaki Accessories

Write a Review

Check Insurance Rates

Affordable cruiser styling, outstanding small displacement efficiency

The ranks of first-time motorcycle buyers are swelling just as fast as the price of gas. The Vulcan® 500 LTD is Kawasaki’s answer to motorcyclists yearning to ride into the cruiser lifestyle. A low seat height, friendly power delivery, and affordable purchase price make it an excellent entry level motorcycle and an easy platform on which to develop those all-important riding skills.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Insurance		Get an Insurance Quote

Manufacturer		Kawasaki

Model Year		2009

Model		Vulcan® 500 LTD

MSRP		$5,499.00*

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

MPG Rating		50 mpg (21 km/l)

Cooling		Liquid

Ignition		Digital TCBI

DIMENSIONS
Length		91.3 in.

Width		32.7 in.

Height		44.3 in.

Weight		471.9 lbs.

Ground Clearance		4.7 in.

Frame		Double-cradle, steel

Wheelbase		62.8 in.

Fuel Capacity		4 gal.

Seat Height		28.1 in.

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission		6-speed

Final Drive		O-ring chain

Suspension		Front: 41 mm hydraulic fork; 5.9 in. travel Rear: (2) hydraulic shocks with 5-way adjustable spring preload; 3.9 in. travel

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes		Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Mechanical drum

Tires		Front: 100/90-19 Rear: 140/90-15


Rake		33°

Trail		5.9 in.

Colors		Metallic Imperial Red

Insurance		Get an Insurance Quote

Request a Quote

First Name:	Last Name:

Address:

City:	ST/Prov:	Zip/Postal:

Phone:	Work Phone:

Email:

Preferred Color:	Purchase Timeframe:

Extended Warranty: (Subject to Availability)	Yes No
Additional Accessories:

Comments:

Where did you hear about us?

Have a trade in?

Trade in Mfg:	Trade in Model:

Trade in Year:	Trade in Miles/Hours:

Trade-In Accessories:

Contacting out of state dealer?

Reason for contacting:

Delivery Method:

Photos may show optional equipment

*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer vehicle freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.