Kawasaki VULCAN 500 LTD User Manual

2009 VULCAN®500 LTD

CRUISER

VULCAN 500 LTD

Metallic Imperial Red

The Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD is built - and ready - to take you anywhere you want to go with the easiest handling of any cruiser and it does it at a great price. Featuring a responsive, liquid cooled, parallel twin engine, an easy shifting six-speed transmission, and laid-back, comfortable seating and suspension. Perfect for honing your riding skills, since they’re as smart as they are fun.

•Low, stepped saddle and pull-back bars ensure laid-back riding comfort for two with a super low, 715 mm seat height.

•Smooth-shifting 6-speed transmission has a gear for every situation, from low-speed city traffic to highway use.

•Compact design, tank-mounted speedometer and LED indicators complement the bike’s clean look.

•Handsome teardrop fuel tank, shorty front fender, and bobbed rear fender give the 500 LTD a sharp yet laid-back style.

Engine type	4-stroke Parallel Twin
Displacement	498cc
Bore x stroke	74 x 58 mm
Compression ratio	10.2:1
Valve system	DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder
Cooling system	Liquid
Fuel system	2 Keihin CVK32 carburetor
Ignition	TCBI with digital advance
Starting	Electric
Transmission	6-speed with Positive Neutral Finder
Final drive	O-ring chain
Frame type	Double-cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake/trail	33º/151 mm (5.9 in.)
Suspension, front	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Suspension, rear	Dual shocks with 5-way preload adjustment
Tire, front	100/90-19
Tire, rear	140/90-15
Brakes, front/rear	Single 290mm disc with
	2-piston caliper/drum
Wheelbase	1595 mm (62.8 in.)
Seat height	715 mm (28.1 in.)
Fuel capacity	15 litres (3.3 gallons)
Curb weight	214 kg (471 lbs.)

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Safe Riding’s More Fun

Ride responsibly. Kawasaki believes safety begins with us and continues with you. Always wear a helmet, eye protection and proper apparel. Passengers too. Ride defensively. Obey the Basic Speed Law. Never ride under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Riding is more fun on a well-maintained motorcycle...follow the instructions in your owner’s manual. Remember, riding safe is smart.

One-Year Warranty

Your new Vulcan 500 Ltd motorcycle comes with a 12-month/unlimited mileage limited factory warranty. Read the next paragraph to find out how you can extend your coverage inexpensively, or ask your dealer for details about the factory warranty and available extended coverage.

Up to Three Years Additional Coverage*

Let Kawasaki protect your new machine for years to come* with the exclusive Good Times™ Protection Plan. This plan repairs or replaces most components free of charge if found defective in material or workmanship. Everything about the plan is easy: There’s no deductible. It’s honored

at every authorized Kawasaki motorcycle dealer nationwide. It’s transferable to another owner with no fee. Just ask your dealer how you can buy extended coverage of 24 or 36 months. Imagine, for just pennies a day, you can ride with no worry and no hassle. Just tell your dealer you want the Good Times Protection Plan.

*Depending on the program purchased.

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Specifications subject to change without notice. Availability may be limited.	P/N 99969-2310E	Printed in Canada