Kawasaki EN450 Vulcan (454 LTD): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1985-1990
Also called: Kawasaki Vulcan 454 LTD, EN450A
Related: Kawasaki GPZ900 / Ninja 900
Successor: Kawasaki EN500 (Vulcan 500 LTD)
| Model |
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| Kawasaki EN450 Vulcan / 454 LTD
1985-1990 (Europe, North America) |
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History
| History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Country | Name / Frame / Engine |
| 1985 | Europe, USA | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A1 |
| 1986 | Europe, USA | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A2 |
| 1987 | Europe, USA | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A3 |
| 1988 | Europe, USA | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A4 |
| 1989 | Europe, USA | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A5 |
| 1990 | Europe, North America | Name: Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD
Code: EN450-A6 |
Specifications
Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD: specs.
| Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | Overall length | 2205 mm / 86,8 in – US-models
2210 mm / 87,0 in – UK-models |
| Overall width | 820 mm / 32,3 in | |
| Overall height | 1220 mm / 48,0 in | |
| Seat height | 745 mm / 29,3 in | |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm / 58,5 in | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5,12 in | |
| Dry weight | 180 kg / 396 lbs – US-models
180,5 kg / 397,1 lbs – US-models (California) 181 kg / 398,2 lbs – UK-models | |
| Curb (wet) weight | 202 kg / 445 lbs – US-models
202,5 kg / 446 lbs – US-models (California) 203 kg / 447,5 lbs – UK-models | |
| FRAME | Type | Steel |
| Front suspension, travel | 36 mm telescopic fork, 150 mm / 5,9 in | |
| Rear suspension, travel | Swingarm with twin-shock, 100 mm / 3,9 in | |
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 | |
| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 | |
| Front brake | Single disc, 300 mm, 1-piston caliper | |
| Rear brake | Drum, 180 mm | |
| Fuel capacity | 11,0 l / 2,9 US gal | |
| Trail | 139 mm / 5,47 in | |
| Fuel economy / consumption | ||
| ENGINE | Type | Liquid-cooled 4-stroke |
| Cylinder arrangement | 2-cylinders, inline | |
| Bore & Stroke | 72,0 x 55,0 mm | |
| Displacement | 454 cm³ (27,68 cu in) | |
| Compression ratio | 10.7:1 | |
| Valve train | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | |
| Max. power | 50 hp (36,8 kW) / 9500 rpm | |
| Max. torque | 35,3 Nm (3,6 kgf*m) / 8500 rpm | |
| Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 5,5 sec. | |
| Top speed | 162 km/h | |
| CARBURETION SYSTEM | Type | Carburetor, 2x Keihin CVK34 |
| ID | ||
| DRIVE TRAIN | Clutch | Wet, multi-plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6-speed constant mesh | |
| Final drive | Belt | |
| Primary reduction | 2.952 | |
| Final reduction | 2.720 | |
| Gear ratio
I II III IV V VI |
1.777 1.380 1.125 0.961 0.851 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistor |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | 12V-12Ah | |
Images
Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD: images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD: video.
Manuals
Kawasaki EN450 / 454 LTD: manuals, parts, microfiches.