Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan
| Make Model | Kawasaki VN 500 Vulcan |
| Year | 1991 |
| Engine | Liquid cooled, four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity | 498 |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Induction | 2x Keihin CVK34 |
| Ignition / Starting | TCBI with digital advance / electric |
| Max Power | 60 hp 43.7 kW @ 9800 rpm (rear tyre 54.2 hp @ 9500 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 46 Nm @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain |
| Frame | Double-cradle, steel. Rake / trail 33 degrees / 5.9 in. |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm Hydraulic forks. 150mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Dual hydraulic shocks with five-way adjustable spring preload. 99mm wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 110/90 -19 |
| Rear Tyre | 140/90 -15 |
| Seat height | 718 mm |
| Dry-Weight | 199 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.1 Litres |
