The Kawasaki KDX 250 was a two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine motorcycle produced in 1981 and 1982. The bike had a 249cc capacity and a compression ratio of 8.2:1. The 36mm Mikuni carburetor provided the bike with air cooling, and CDI ignition allowed it to kick start. The KDX250 had a maximum output of 33 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension included telescopic forks and the rear suspension featured a Mono Shock. The front and rear brakes consisted of drum brakes. The bike had a wheelbase of 1475 mm and a seat height of 935 mm with a dry weight of 111 kg. Its fuel capacity was set at 12.5 litres or 3.3 US gallons. The Kawasaki KLX is a related motorcycle model.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KDX 250
| Year | 1981 – 82 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 x 64.9 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 |
| Induction | 36mm Mikuni carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 33 hp / 24.6 kW @ 7000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.5 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Mono Shock |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 5.10-18 |
| Wheelbase | 1475 mm / 58.0 in |
| Seat Height | 935 mm / 36.8 in |
| Dry Weight | 111 kg / 245 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal |
| Related Link | Kawasaki KLX |
