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Year
2007
Year
2023
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® 230R S
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2021
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$9,699
MSRP
$4,749
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
245
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
2800
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
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
-
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
114.7
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (in/mm)
3.55 / 90
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
98.6 / 2504.4
Length (in/mm)
80.1 / 2034.5
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Height (in/mm)
46.3 / 1176
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.1 / 1348.7
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
660 / 299.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.7 / 6.4
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.23
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.8 / 274.3
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
253.6 / 115
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Standard
Floor Boards
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
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
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
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
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic 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
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
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)
1.5 / 37
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 221
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.8 / 223.5
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 - 21 51M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 - 18 59M
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
1.85
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
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
Standard
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
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Seat Height (in/mm)
35.4 / 899.2
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Fork Bag
Optional
Fork Bag
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
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
-
Headlight Visor
Optional
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
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