Product Description
The Kawasaki EN 500, also known as the Vulcan 500, is a classic middleweight cruiser powered by a high-revving 498cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with belt drive, adapted from the Ninja 500 sportbike. Combining traditional low-slung cruiser styling with a high-performance sport engine character, its acoustic signature is unique, blending lively parallel-twin intake induction with crisp valvetrain chatter and a sharp exhaust pulse. This dedicated sound library captures the true acoustic personality of Kawasaki’s iconic 90s cruiser, serving as an essential audio toolkit for street cruising scenes, retro motorcycle sequences, game audio vehicle physics and dynamic sound design layering.
Whether you need phase-aligned dual-perspective driving loops, static RPM step holds or detailed multi-take physical foley, the Kawasaki EN 500 library provides a high-resolution, production-ready collection.
Synchronized Dual-Perspective Tracking: Features phase-aligned multi-channel recordings capturing separate focal points from the engine perspective (parallel-twin intake induction, mechanical valvetrain chatter and carburetor dynamics) and the exhaust perspective (distinct parallel-twin tailpipe pulse, decel pressure pops and idle hum).
Static RPM Holds & Technical Maneuvers: Archives steady-state RPM step recordings (2000, 3000 and 4000 RPM) across both perspectives for seamless game engine granular synthesis, paired with dynamic maneuvers, including corner turns, U-turns, variable acceleration runs, street pass-bys and complete start/idle/stop cycles.
Pristine High-Resolution Capture: Recorded at 192 kHz / 32-bit float using the high-headroom Sound Devices MixPre-6 II field recorder. Captured with a precision mic array consisting of Shure KSM137 cardioid condensers, Line Audio Omni1 omnidirectional mics and ultra-low-noise FEL Clippy XLR EM272 omnidirectional microphones.
Complete Onboard Foley & Electrical Utilities: Contains 80 total WAV files covering essential mechanical and electrical interactions, including 3-take variations of side stand deployments, footrests, fuel tank cap openings/closures, ignition keys, switchgear, lighting toggles and horn blasts.
Technical Specifications
Audio Quality: 32-bit / 192 kHz (Lossless, high-definition masters optimized for cinematic mixing and extreme sound manipulation)
Workflow: Fully UCS compliant (Universal Category System)
Microphones: Shure KSM137, Line Audio Omni1, FEL Clippy XLR EM272
Recorders: Sound Devices MixPre-6 II
Content: 80 WAV files (Synchronized dual-perspective driving sequences, steady-state RPM step loops, dynamic street pass-bys, parallel-twin revving patterns, start/idle/stop cycles and detailed multi-take cruiser bike foley).