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Year
2022
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan® 900 Custom
Display Name
KLX® 230 SM ABS
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2007
Introduction Year
2023
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$8,999
MSRP
$5,599
Destination Charge
430
Destination Charge
255
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
5700
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque RPM
3500
Torque RPM
6400
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
9.5:1
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
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
50
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
78.9
Torque (Nm)
17.9
Bore (mm/in)
88 / 3.47
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Stroke (in/mm)
2.92 / 74.2
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Displacement (cc/ci)
903 / 55.1
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
34
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
94.7 / 2405.4
Length (in/mm)
80.1 / 2034.5
Width (in/mm)
35.2 / 894.1
Width (in/mm)
33.2 / 843.3
Height (in/mm)
44.1 / 1120.1
Height (in/mm)
44.2 / 1122.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.8 / 1645.9
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.7 / 1364
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.5 / 139.7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
8.6 / 218.4
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
610.8 / 277.1
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
299.8 / 136
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.3 / 20.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Floor Boards
Optional
Floor Boards
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Light Guard
No
Light 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
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Optional
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
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
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
1
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 / 203.2
Rear Travel (in/mm)
4.1 / 104.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.6 / 218.4
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
110
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
180
Rear Tire Width
120
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
15
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/90-21 M/C (48H)
Front Tire (Full Spec)
IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 110/70-17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
180/70-15 M/C (76H)
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
IRC RX-01 Road Winner: 120/70-17
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
IRC
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)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
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
2
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
27 / 685.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
33 / 838.2
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Optional
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Leather Storage
Optional
Leather Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Type
Halogen
Type
LED
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
Optional
Windshield
-
Tinted
-
Tinted
No
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Tool Bag Mount
-
Tool Bag Mount
Standard
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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