Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT (2008-09) vs Kawasaki KLX 250S (2009-10)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic LT | KLX 250S |
| Years: | 2008-09 | 2009-10 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 103 x 123.2 mm | 72 х 61.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Digital | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Belt | Chain |
| Frame: | Double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | 49 mm telescopic fork. | 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 150 mm / 5.9 in | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 100 mm / 3.9 in | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 150/80 R16 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 200/60 R16 | 100/100-18 |
| Rake: | 32.0° | 25.5° |
| Trail: | 182 mm / 7.1 in | 74mm / 2.9 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1735 mm / 6.8.3 in | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 787 mm / 31.0 in | 883 mm / 34.8 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 135 mm / 5.3 in | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Dry Weight: | 361.1 kg / 790 lbs | 122 kg / 269 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal | 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal |