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Model Type
Cruiser
Model Type
Off-Road
MSRP
$8,999
MSRP
$4,399
Warranty
12
Warranty
6
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
KDX(TM) 220R
Year
2004
Year
2004
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Engine Type
V Twin
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
83 / 112.5
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
-
Torque RPM
3000
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Bore (mm/in)
102 / 4.02
Bore (mm/in)
69 / 2.72
Stroke (mm/in)
90 / 3.55
Stroke (mm/in)
58 / 2.29
Displacement (cc/ci)
1470 / 90
Displacement (cc/ci)
216 / 13.2
Compression Ratio
8.6:1
Compression Ratio
-
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Premium
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Injected
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetor Size (mm)
40
Carburetor Size (mm)
33
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
-
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
9.3:1
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
5
Number Of Speeds
6
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
-
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)
2.69 / 2 / 1.53 / 1.24 / 1.04 / 0.87
Final Drive Ratio
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.62
Wheels Composition
Steel
Wheels Composition
-
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Front Tire Width
130
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
16
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
150
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
130/90 R16
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 MR21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
150/80 R16
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 MR18
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 150
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.4 / 289.6
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.4 / 86
Rear Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Rear Suspension Brand Name
-
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK(R)
Rear Suspension Material
-
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Length (ft)
8.2
Length (ft)
6.96
Width (in/mm)
38 / 965
Width (in/mm)
35 / 889
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1100
Height (in/mm)
48.4 / 1229.4
Wheelbase (in/mm)
64.5 / 1638
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435.1
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
4.9 / 124
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
13.4 / 340.4
Length (ft/ft)
8
Length (ft/ft)
6
Length (ft/in)
2.4
Length (ft/in)
11.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
644 / 292
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
222.6 / 101
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.2 / 16
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2.9 / 11
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
2.28
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.97
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
242.5 / 110
Seat Type
One-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
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.6 / 701
Seat Height (in/mm)
36.2 / 919.5
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Detachable Passenger Seat
Standard
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
-
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
Yes
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
-
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
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
-
Body Material
-
Body Material
Plastic
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Belt Guard
No
Top Crown Material
-
Top Crown Material
Aluminum
Skid Plate
-
Skid Plate
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
-
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Trip Odometer
-
Trip Odometer
Standard
Warranty (Months)
12
Warranty (Months)
6
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Light Type
Halogen
Folding
Yes
Folding
-
Tail Bag Material
-
Tail Bag Material
Vinyl
Tail Bag Trim
-
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard