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Model Type
Sport
Model Type
Touring
MSRP
$4,199
MSRP
$16,799
Warranty
12
Warranty
36
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Sport
Generic Type (Primary)
Touring
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Ninja(R) 250R
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1700 Vaquero
Year
2012
Year
2012
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2011
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
62 / 2.44
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (mm/in)
41.2 / 1.62
Stroke (mm/in)
104 / 4.09
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
1700 / 103.7
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
-
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
30
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
108 / 146.4
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
2750
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
42
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
130
Rear Tire Width
170
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
110/70 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
130/70 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
170/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.4 / 290
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.8 / 45
Front Travel (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
Yes
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.84
Length (ft)
8.23
Width (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Width (in/mm)
38.2 / 970.3
Height (in/mm)
43.7 / 1110
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1290.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.1 / 1399.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
10.1
Length (ft/in)
2.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
374.9 / 170.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
835.7 / 379.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.8 / 18.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.5 / 774.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Lower Fairing
Standard
Lower Fairing
-
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver and Passenger
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Wind Deflector
-
Wind Deflector
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
36 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Folding
Yes
Folding
Yes
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
Yes
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
Yes
Height
Low
Height
Low
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Helmet Locks
Standard
Side Case Material
-
Side Case Material
Vinyl
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
2
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
-
Hard Side Case Capacity (gal/l)
10 / 44
Location
-
Location
Left and Right Side
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Standard
Helmet Storage
-
Helmet Storage
Standard
Glove Box / Dash Storage
-
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Cruise Control
-
Cruise Control
Standard
Radio
-
Radio
Standard
Number Of Speakers
-
Number Of Speakers
2