Kawasaki KLX 250 D-Tracker (2003-05) vs Kawasaki VN 2000 Vulcan Classic (2008-09)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KLX 250 D-Tracker | VN 2000 Vulcan Classic |
| Years: | 2003-05 | 2008-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 2053 cc / 125 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 х 61.2 mm | 103 x 123.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | Electronic fuel injection, 46mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 103 hp / 76 kW @ 480.0 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 177 Nm / 130.5 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Belt |
| Front Suspension: | 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping | 49 mm telescopic fork. |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11.0 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping | Swingarm with mono-shock, rebound damping 8-way Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 320mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70- 17 | 150/80 R16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 130/70- 17 | 200/60 R16 |
| Rake: | 26.5° | 32.0° |
| Trail: | 105 mm / 4.1 in | 182 mm / 7.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 56.3 in. | 1735 mm / 6.8.3 in |
| Seat Height: | 880 mm / 35 in | 787 mm / 31.0 in |
| Dry Weight: | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs | 340.2 kg/ 750 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 20.8 Litres / 5.5 US gal |