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Year
2005
Year
2005
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KX™ 250
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 2000
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Model Type
-
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
-
MSRP
$14,499
Warranty
-
Warranty
12
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2004
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$5,999
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months)
6
Warranty (Months)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Injected
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
-
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Bore (mm/in)
66.4 / 2.62
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Stroke (in/mm)
2.84 / 72
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
9.1:1
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
38
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
141 / 191.2
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
3000
Valves
-
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
123.2 / 4.85
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
Yes
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.769
Final Drive Ratio
2.74
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)
2.5 / 1.63 / 1.22 / 0.94 / 0.73
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
86 / 2184.4
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
49.8 / 1264.9
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.3 / 1480.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.4 / 340.4
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
213.8 / 97
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.2 / 8.3
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.16
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Handlebar Pads
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
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 Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
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)
1.9 / 48
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.2 / 309.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
110/90 R19
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Dual Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
12.6 / 320
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
38 / 965.2
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.3 / 1734.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
750 / 340.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.74
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Visor
-
Headlight Visor
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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