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Year
2005
Year
2019
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLR 250
Display Name
Vulcan® S ABS Café
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2016
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,249
MSRP
$8,099
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
-
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
370
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
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
Compression Ratio
11:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric / Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
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)
74 / 2.92
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
2.29 / 58
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
6600
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Torque (Nm)
-
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
-
Final Drive Ratio
2.93
Final Drive Ratio
-
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
-
Reverse
No
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
84.3 / 2141.2
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Width (in/mm)
33.7 / 856
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.6 / 269.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
258 / 117
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
293.2 / 133
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
502.7 / 228
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.97
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
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
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Skid Plate
Standard
Skid Plate
-
Chain Guard
-
Chain Guard
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
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 Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
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
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 36
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.1 / 78.7
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
3 X 21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 59H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
4.6 X 17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 69H
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
-
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Seat Type
One-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
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.7 / 856
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Seat Backrest
Optional
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Detachable
-
Detachable
No
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
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
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Tail Bag
Standard
Tail Bag
-
Tail Bag Material
Vinyl
Tail Bag Material
-
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Tail Bag Trim
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Tank Bag
-
Tank Bag
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
Halogen
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Windshield
-
Windshield
Standard
Tinted
-
Tinted
Yes
Height
-
Height
Mid
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
Yes
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
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