Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa (1999-02) vs Kawasaki VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter (1999-01)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | KL 250 Super Sherpa | VN 1500 Vulcan Drifter |
| Years: | 1999-02 | 1999-01 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves | Four stroke, 50° V-Twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1470 cc / 89.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 71 x 34.2 mm | 102 x 90 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Induction: | Mikuni BST34 carburetor | Digital Fuel Injection with dual 36mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Digital |
| Starting: | Elctric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm ( rear tyre 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm ) | 64 hp / 46.7 kW @ 4700 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 112 Nm / 82.6 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 36mm Telescopic forks, | 41mm cartridge fork |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 230 mm / 9.1 in | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni- track/truck and swing arm | Dual air assisted shock absorbers with 4-way rebound damping adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 185 mm / 7.3 in | 100 mm / 3.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2x 320mm discs 6 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 270mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 7.75-21 | 130/90R-16 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.10-18 | 150/80R-16 |
| Seat Height: | 828 mm / 32.6 in | 739 mm / 29.1 in |
| Dry Weight: | 111 kg / 244.7 lbs | 302 kg / 668 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal | 18.9 Liter / 5.0 US gal |