Kawasaki KLX250R (1995-96)

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The Kawasaki KLX 250R (1995-96) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC with a 249cc capacity and 11.0:1 compression ratio. It has a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and digital CDI ignition, producing 27hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and final drive chain. The frame is made of steel, has a double-cradle frame, and a 43 USD cartridge fork with a 16-way adjustable compression damping that provides 285mm of front-wheel travel. The rear suspension is a Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with a gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound, and compression damping, with 280mm of rear-wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are a single 250mm disc 2-piston caliper and single 230mm disc 1-piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle has a 1480mm wheelbase, 880mm seat height, and a dry weight of 116 kg, with a fuel capacity of 10 litres, and can reach a top speed of 139 km/h. The KLX 250R has a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.2 seconds and can brake from 60-0 in 44.4 meters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 250R

Year: 1995 – 96


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 61.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: Keihin CVK34 carburetor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque: 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping
Front Wheel Travel: 285 mm / 11.2 in
Rear Suspension: Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 3.00 -21
Rear Tyre: 4.00 -17
Rake: 26.5 degrees
Trail: 105 mm / 4.1 in
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 56.3 in.
Seat Height: 880 mm / 35 in
Dry Weight: 116 kg / 255.7 lbs
Wet Weight: 130 kg / 286 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: – / 44.4 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 15.2 sec / 130.7 km/h
Top Speed: 139.0 km/h / 86.3 mph

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