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Kawasaki EN 500
€1,250 · Bidding
199218,000 km
Emmer-Compascuum, DR - G.Holscher
Marktplaats.nl
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Kawasaki
EN 500
Cruiser · 498 cc
For sale now13 motorcycles
- Engine
- 498 cc
- Power
- 50 hp
- Weight
- 178 kg
- Price range
- €770 – €2,530
- Avg. mileage
- 29,775 km
- Common year
- 1996 · 7 motorcycles
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What should you pay for a EN 500?
See typical prices, price changes and important differences.
A typical asking price is between €770 and €2,530
Below €770, the price is low. Above €2,530, the price is high. Check the year, mileage, version and maintenance.
- Typical asking price
- €1,350
- Current prices compared
- 7
This is a guide based on asking prices, not confirmed sale prices.
Price trend-17%
Based on price data from 5 of the past 12 months.
Used prices are trending down: the typical asking price is €275 lower than in June 2026.
Model family
EN 500 at a glance
Quick reference values. Model year, generation and trim can differ.
Displacement
498 cc
Power
50 hp · 37 kW
Torque
42 Nm
Category
Cruiser
Specifications
- Displacement
- 498 cc
- Power
- 50 hp · 37 kW
- Torque
- 42 Nm
- Weight
- 178 kg
- Seat height
- 715 mm
- Fuel capacity
- 15 l
- Top speed
- 165 km/h
- Production
- 1990 – 2003
- Category
- Cruiser
Comparable models
Also worth considering
Models in the same category and price range to consider alongside the EN 500.
Generations and editions
Features and handling differ by generation. Use this overview to find the right version.
2 variants
Years
1996 - 2003
1996–2003 · EN500C / Vulcan 500 LTD
GenerationThe C version gained more traditional fenders, a larger tank and chain drive, while retaining the twin-cylinder engine and low, relaxed riding position.
498 cc46 hp2 cyl.A2 suitable
Years
1990 - 1995
1990–1995 · EN500A
GenerationThe original EN500 places the GPZ500S-derived 498 cc parallel twin in a light cruiser, using belt drive and a relatively rev-happy engine character.
498 cc50 hp2 cyl.
About this model
About the Kawasaki EN 500
The Kawasaki EN 500 is a lightweight cruiser powered by an air-cooled 498 cc parallel-twin, produced between 1990 and 2003. It shares its engine architecture with the EX 500 (GPZ 500S) but retuned for low- and mid-range torque through milder cam timing, heavier flywheel mass and a six-speed gearbox. Visually it is defined by long pull-back handlebars, forward-set foot pegs, a teardrop tank and a stepped saddle. The double-cradle steel frame uses a conventional telescopic fork up front and twin preload-adjustable shocks at the rear. Peak output sits around 50 hp, but the twin pulls cleanly from 2,000 to 6,000 rpm, exactly where cruiser riders live.
The EN 500 is aimed at beginners and short urban rides: low seat height, cheap to maintain and mechanically simple. A2 licence holders manage it well, and the narrow front wheel keeps it light at walking pace. It is less suited to long motorway runs, there is no wind protection and the twin vibrates noticeably above 130 km/h. Period rivals were the Suzuki LS 650 Savage, Yamaha XV 535 Virago and Honda VT 500 Shadow. Well-kept examples with documented chain drive service and valve-clearance history remain easy to find.
- Category
- Cruiser
- Production
- 1990 – 2003
- Power
- 50 hp
- Weight
- 178 kg
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check the gear-drive chain and case for wear; a stretched chain pulls the rear axle out of line and replacement is expensive.
- Inspect the exhaust silencers for rust along the underside; original chrome is fragile and replacements are scarce.
- Ask for valve-clearance service history; the air-cooled twin needs checking every 12,000 km or it develops a noticeable tick.
- Verify the six-speed gearbox shifts cleanly out of neutral; a reluctant first gear indicates worn shift forks.
- Watch for oil seepage at the cylinder-head gasket; on neglected examples it runs visibly down the exhaust port.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the Kawasaki EN 500
What does a used Kawasaki EN 500 cost?
A used Kawasaki EN 500 costs €1,350 on average. Most cost €770 to €2,530. This is based on 13 motorcycles for sale now.
How many used Kawasaki EN 500 are for sale?
MotorMonitor now compares 13 used Kawasaki EN 500 motorcycles from Dutch sales sites.
What year and mileage does an average used Kawasaki EN 500 have?
The average used Kawasaki EN 500 is from 1996 and has done about 29,775 km.