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Year
2006
Year
2006
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLX™ 250S
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Classic
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Introduction Year
-
Model Type
-
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
-
MSRP
$9,599
Warranty
-
Warranty
12
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$4,699
MSRP
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
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
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
SOHC
Compression Ratio
11:1
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Starter
Electric / Kick
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
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)
72 / 2.84
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Stroke (in/mm)
2.41 / 61.2
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
85 / 115.2
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
3000
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
84.1 / 2136.1
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
34.8 / 883.9
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.6 / 294.6
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
262 / 118.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.9 / 7.2
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.95
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
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
Yes
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
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Optional
Spoiler
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Skid Plate
-
Other Exterior
Optional
Other Exterior
-
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
Yes
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
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Rear Travel (in/mm)
11 / 279.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Steering Damper
-
Steering Damper
No
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
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
100
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 R18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
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)
34.8 / 883.9
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Digital Instrumentation
-
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
-
Clock
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Tail Bag
Standard
Tail Bag
-
Tail Bag Material
Soft Vinyl
Tail Bag Material
-
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Tail Bag Trim
-
Rear Rack
Standard
Rear Rack
-
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Steel
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
8.22
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.4 / 1661.2
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
644 / 292.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 15.9
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
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