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Year
2005
Year
2005
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 1500 Classic
Display Name
KLX(TM) 300R
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Model Type
-
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
-
MSRP
$4,899
Warranty
-
Warranty
6
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$9,599
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
6
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
6500
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Compression Ratio
11:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Nm)
112.5
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
78 / 3.07
Stroke (in/mm)
3.55 / 90
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
292 / 17.8
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
20.3 / 27.5
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
61.2 / 2.41
Carburetion Brand
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
2.62
Final Drive Ratio
3.571
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
3 / 2 / 1.5 / 1.05 / 0.09
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
98.6 / 2504.4
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
659 / 298.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
716 / 325
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.23
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Optional
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender Trim
Optional
Front Fender Trim
-
Front Fender Rail
Optional
Front Fender Rail
-
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender Trim
Optional
Rear Fender Trim
-
Rear Fender Rail
Optional
Rear Fender Rail
-
Tank Divider
Optional
Tank Divider
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
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
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
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
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
11 / 279.4
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
71H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
71H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16 71H
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16 71H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Seat Height (in/mm)
36.4 / 924.6
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Tachometer
Optional
Tachometer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Other Paint & Finish
Optional
Other Paint & Finish
-
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
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
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 R18
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
6.94
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
35.8 / 909.3
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
48 / 1219.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
11.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
233.7 / 106
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
251.3 / 114
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.25
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
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