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Year
2004
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 500 LTD
Display Name
KLX® 230 SM ABS
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1996
Introduction Year
2023
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,699
MSRP
$5,599
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
-
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
255
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.91
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (in/mm)
2.28 / 58
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
6400
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
17.9
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
91.3 / 2319
Length (in/mm)
80.1 / 2034.5
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Width (in/mm)
33.2 / 843.3
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
44.2 / 1122.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.7 / 1364
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.6 / 218.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 200
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
299.8 / 136
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Peg Location
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
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
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
8 / 203.2
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.6 / 218.4
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
-
Air Adjustable
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 110/70-17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 120/70-17
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
IRC
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 714
Seat Height (in/mm)
33 / 838.2
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Tool Bag Mount
-
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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