The Kawasaki KL 250 was produced from 1974 to 1975 and had a four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 246cc. It had a compression ratio of 8.9:1 and was air-cooled with a carburetor induction and kick-start ignition. The maximum power reached 21 hp at 8500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 2 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Its suspension consisted of telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear, with drum brakes on both wheels. The KL 250 had a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-17 rear tire, and it weighed 116 kg. With a fuel capacity of 10 liters, it could travel an average of 78 miles per gallon. The standing quarter-mile time was 16.9 seconds, and its top speed was 74 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KL 250
| Year | 1974 – 75 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve |
| Capacity | 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 70 64 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-17 |
| Dry Weight | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs |
| Dry Weight | 140 kg / 308 . lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 78 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 16.9 sec |
| Top Speed | 74 mph |
