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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
-
MSRP
$9,699
MSRP
-
Warranty
12
Warranty
-
Insurance
Insurance
-
Finance
Finance
-
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 1500 Classic
Display Name
KLX® 140R
Year
2008
Year
2022
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Introduction Year
-
Introduction Year
2008
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
84.6 / 114.7
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
2800
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Cooling
Air
Valves
8
Valves
2
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 89.7
Displacement (cc/ci)
144 / 8.8
Compression Ratio
9.0:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Engine
-
Engine
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion
Standard
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Speed Governor
-
Speed Governor
No
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Stroke (in/mm)
2.14 / 54.4
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
20
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
5
Overdrive
Yes
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Transmission
-
Transmission
Standard
Adjustable Throttle
-
Adjustable Throttle
Standard
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
-
Chromed
Yes
Chromed
-
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
7.3 / 186
Brakes
-
Brakes
Standard
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.3 / 33
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
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 Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
7.1 / 180.3
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.22
Length (ft)
-
Width (in/mm)
39.2 / 995.7
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
44.9 / 1140.5
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
65.6 / 1666.2
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/in)
2.6
Length (ft/in)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
659 / 298.9
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5 / 18.9
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.23
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Seat Type
Two-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)
27.6 / 701
Seat Height (in/mm)
30.7 / 779.8
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
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
Steel
Floor Board Location
Driver
Floor Board Location
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
No
Chain Guard
-
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
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
Exterior Guards
-
Exterior Guards
Standard
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Pocket
-
Pocket
No
Stand
-
Stand
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
-
Clock
Standard
Clock
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Price
-
Price
Standard
MSRP
-
MSRP
$3,299
Destination Charge
-
Destination Charge
240
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
-
Height Adjustable
-
Height Adjustable
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Dimensions
-
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
-
Weight
Standard
Capacities
-
Capacities
Standard
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
-
Length (in/mm)
71.7 / 1821.2
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
31.1 / 789.9
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
41.3 / 1049
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
49.6 / 1259.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
9.3 / 236.2
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
205 / 93
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.5 / 5.7
Wheels
-
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
-
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
90
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
14
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.4
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
70/100 - 17 40M
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
90/100 - 14 49M
Camouflage Trim
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Metallic
-
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
-
Decal Kit
Standard
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