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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$6,399
MSRP
$4,999
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
1996
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja 650R
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Year
2007
Year
2007
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
48.5 / 65.8
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33 / 44.7
Torque RPM
7000
Torque RPM
6000
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.3
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
60 / 2.4
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/60 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa(R)
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.91
Length (ft)
7.61
Width (in/mm)
29.9 / 760
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Height (in/mm)
50 / 1270
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.5 / 1409.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
10.9
Length (ft/in)
7.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
393 / 178.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.1 / 15.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.66
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Shift Light Type
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard