Compare Motorcycles
Select motorcycles to compare their specifications
Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$10,999
MSRP
-
Warranty
12
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
1999
Introduction Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Drifter
Display Name
KX™ 250F
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
77 / 3.03
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 90
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Compression Ratio
9:1
Compression Ratio
12.6:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mitsubishi(R)
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.11 / 53.6
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
37
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.69
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.5 / 240
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
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 Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.2 / 309.9
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.35
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
38.6 / 980
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
43.9 / 1115
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.2 / 1656
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
4.2
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
670 / 304
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 19
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.19
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.7 / 729
Seat Height (in/mm)
37.8 / 960.1
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Seat Specifications
-
Seat Specifications
Standard
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Engine Case Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
License Plate
Standard
License Plate
-
Construction
-
Construction
Standard
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Spoiler
-
Spoiler
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
6
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$5,599
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
85.4 / 2169.2
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
50 / 1270
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.1 / 1475.7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.4 / 340.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
203.9 / 92.5
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.22
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21 51M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
110/90 R19 57M
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
You may also be interested in
