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Model Type
Off-Road
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$4,949
MSRP
$4,899
Warranty
6
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLX(TM) 300R
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Year
2006
Year
2006
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
1996
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
78 / 3.07
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Stroke (mm/in)
61.2 / 2.41
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
292 / 17.8
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Compression Ratio
11:1
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Starter
Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
2
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33 / 44.7
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
6000
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
3 / 2 / 1.5 / 1.05 / 0.09
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.571
Final Drive Ratio
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 R18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
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 Travel (in/mm)
11 / 279.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
-
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.94
Length (ft)
7.61
Width (in/mm)
35.8 / 909.3
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Height (in/mm)
48 / 1219.2
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
11.3
Length (ft/in)
7.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
233.7 / 106
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
251.3 / 114
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.6 / 9.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.25
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
36.4 / 924.6
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
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
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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