Compare Motorcycles
Select motorcycles to compare their specifications
Model Type
On-Off Road
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
$4,499
MSRP
$14,599
Warranty
12
Warranty
12
Insurance
Insurance
Finance
Finance
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2009
Introduction Year
2004
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Display Name
Super Sherpa
Display Name
Vulcan(R) 2000
Year
2009
Year
2009
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid / Air
Valves
4
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Bore (mm/in)
103 / 4.06
Stroke (mm/in)
61.2 / 2.41
Stroke (mm/in)
123.2 / 4.85
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
2053 / 125.3
Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
63
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
-
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
3.7
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
-
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion Brand
Mikuni
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
No
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
-
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
113.9 / 85
Horsepower RPM
-
Horsepower RPM
5000
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
141 / 191.2
Torque RPM
-
Torque RPM
2800
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
46
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Belt
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Front Wheel Width (in)
2.75
Front Wheel Width (in)
-
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.1
Rear Wheel Width (in)
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
2.75 x 21
Front Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
4.10 x 18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
200/60 R16
Chromed
-
Chromed
No
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
150
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
200
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
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
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.4 / 36
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 49
Front Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
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)
7.3 / 185.4
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.9 / 99.1
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
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
6.82
Length (ft)
8.32
Width (in/mm)
30.7 / 779.8
Width (in/mm)
40.4 / 1026.2
Height (in/mm)
46.9 / 1191.3
Height (in/mm)
45.5 / 1155.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
54.1 / 1374.1
Wheelbase (in/mm)
68.3 / 1734.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.6 / 269.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.3 / 135
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/in)
9.9
Length (ft/in)
3.8
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
282.1 / 128
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
837.9 / 380.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.4 / 9.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
750 / 340.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.74
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
32.7 / 830.6
Seat Height (in/mm)
26.8 / 680.7
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
2
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Passenger
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
-
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Tank Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Top Crown
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Floor Board Location
-
Floor Board Location
Driver
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Exterior Covers
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Tachometer
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Metallic
No
Metallic
-
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Handlebar Lock
Standard
You may also be interested in
