Kawasaki KL 250 (1978-79)

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.

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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