The Kawasaki KL 250 was a 1978-79 motorcycle model with a four-stroke single cylinder engine, SOHC, 2 valves, and a capacity of 246 cc/15.0 cu-in. It had a compression ratio of 8.9:1 and used a carburetor for induction. The maximum power output of the KL 250 was 21 hp/15.6 kW at 8500 rpm, and the maximum torque was 2 kgf-m/14.4 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle had a 5-speed transmission, a chain final drive, and a dry weight of 116 kg/255.7 lbs (140 kg/308 lbs with fuel). The KL 250 had a fuel capacity of 10 liters/2.6 US gal, an average consumption of 78 mpg, and a top speed of 119 km/h or 74 mph. The bike was tested in a 1978 Bike magazine group test and achieved a time of 16.9 seconds for the standing quarter-mile. The motorcycle had telescopic forks for the front suspension, dual shocks for the rear, and drum brakes for both front and rear. The front and rear tires were 3.00-21 and 4.00-17 respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KL 250
| Year | 1978 – 79 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 119 km/h / 74 mph |
| Road Test | Bike magazine Group Test 1978 |
