The Kawasaki KLR 250 is a four-stroke single-cylinder DOHC 249 cc motorcycle produced in 2004 and 2005. It has a liquid-cooled engine with a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and a Keihin CVK34 carburetor. With a CDI ignition, it has a maximum power of 30 hp at 8500 rpm, producing 23.5 hp at the rear tire at 8200 rpm. The six-speed transmission and chain final drive have a gear ratio of 1st 2.000:1, 2nd 2.000:1, 3rd 1.500:1, 4th 1.250:1, 5th 1.050:1, and 6th 0.904:1. The air-adjustable leading-axle fork has a front wheel travel of 231 mm, and the Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping has a rear wheel travel of 231 mm. The front brake is a single 250mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and the rear brake is a drum. The front and rear tires are 3.00-21 and 4.60-17, respectively, with a rake of 28.5 degrees and a trail of 117 mm. The wheelbase is 1415 mm, and the seat height is 856 mm. The dry weight is 117 kg, and the fuel capacity is 11 liters. Overall, the Kawasaki KLR 250 is a powerful and versatile motorcycle suitable for off-roading and long-distance travel.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250
| Year | 2004 – 05 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK DP9EA-9 or ND X27EP-U9 |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 23.5 hp / 17.5 Kw @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.000:1 2nd 2.000:1 3rd 1.500:1 4th 1.250:1 5th 1.050:1 6th 0.904:1 |
| Front Suspension | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60 -17 |
| Rake | 28.5 degrees |
| Trail | 117 mm // 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415mm / 55.71 in |
| Seat Height | 856mm / 33.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 117 kg / 258 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Related Link | Kawasaki KLR 250 |
