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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$5,099
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
1996
Introduction Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 500 LTD
Display Name
KX™ 250
Year
2008
Year
2023
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Photo Gallery
-
Photo Gallery
Standard
Representative Image
-
Representative Image
No
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
33 / 44.7
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
6000
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Bore (mm/in)
74 / 2.92
Bore (mm/in)
78 / 3.07
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Compression Ratio
14.1:1
Starter
Electric
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
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
2
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
32
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.06 / 52.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
44
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
100
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
140
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
100/90 R19
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
140/90 R15
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
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 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
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
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
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 Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
KYB
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)
7.61
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.3 / 1125.2
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62.8 / 1595.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.7 / 119.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
7.3
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
439 / 199.1
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.13
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 and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
28.1 / 713.7
Seat Height (in/mm)
37.3 / 947.4
Number Of Seats
2
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
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
Yes
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
Handlebar Pads
-
Handlebar Pads
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$8,499
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
435
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
-
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
86.2 / 2189.5
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
50 / 1270
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.5 / 1486
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.6 / 345.4
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
227.6 / 103.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
237.7 / 107.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.64 / 6.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.09
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
1.85
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 80/100-21 51M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Geomax MX33: 110/90-19 57M
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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