Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD, 2000 to 2009: adjustable rear preload, 714 mm (28.1 in) seat height, 150 mm of front suspension travel, 199 kg (439 lb).

Model years covered: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2000–2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD
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Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD

2000–2009 · cruiser · 498 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel150 mm (5.9 in)
Rear suspension travel100 mm (3.9 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire100/90-19
Rear tire140/90-15

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1595 mm (62.8 in)
Seat height714 mm (28.1 in)
Weight199 kg (439 lb) dry
Front brakeSingle hydraulic disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeDrum

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