The Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa was a motorcycle model released between 2007 and 2010. The bike was powered by a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves engine with a capacity of 249cc. It had a compression ratio of 9.3:1 and used a Mikuni BST34 carburetor for fuel delivery. The bike produced a maximum of 30 horsepower at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The motorcycle had a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was equipped with 36mm telescopic forks and had a travel of 230mm, while the rear suspension had a Uni-track/swing-arm design with a travel of 185mm. The braking system comprised of a single 250mm disc with 2-piston caliper on the front wheel and a single 200mm disc with a 1-piston caliper on the rear wheel. The bike rode on 7.75-21 front tires and 4.10-18 rear tires. The Super Sherpa had a seat height of 828mm and a ground clearance of 270mm, making it suitable for off-road journeys. The dry weight of the motorcycle was 111 kg, with a wet weight of 128 kg. The bike had a fuel capacity of 9 litres, which could provide a range of approximately 150 km.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KL 250 Super Sherpa
| Year | 2007 – 10 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 71 x 34.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Induction | Mikuni BST34 carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Elctric |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm ( rear tyre 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm ) |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 36mm Telescopic forks, |
| Front Wheel Travel | 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni- track/truck and swing arm |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 185 mm / 7.3 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 200mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 7.75-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.10-18 |
| Seat Height | 828 mm / 32.6 in |
| Ground Clearance | 270 mm / 10.6 in |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 244.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 128 kg / 282.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9 Litres / 2.3 US gal |
