The Kawasaki KL250R was a popular off-road motorcycle produced from 1984-86. It featured a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike was equipped with a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and had a 6-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension was an air-adjustable leading-axle fork, and the rear suspension was a Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping. The bike had a single 250mm disc front brake and a rear drum brake. The KL250R had a wheelbase of 1415mm and a dry weight of 117kg. It had a fuel capacity of 11 litres and had a seat height of 856mm. The bike was intended for off-road use and its design made it suitable for activities such as trail riding and motocross. Overall, the Kawasaki KL250R was a versatile and reliable off-road motorcycle that was popular among enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250
| Year | 1984 – 86 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 58 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Main jet. / Jet needle. | 120 / N31B |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK DP9EA-9 or ND X27EP-U9 |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 2.000:1 2nd 2.000:1 3rd 1.500:1 4th 1.250:1 5th 1.050:1 6th 0.904:1 |
| Front Suspension | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork |
| Front Wheel Travel | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 231 mm / 9.1 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 – 21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60 – 17 |
| Rake | 28.5 degrees |
| Trail | 117 mm // 4.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415mm / 55.71 in |
| Seat Height | 856mm / 33.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 117 kg / 258 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Related Link | Kawasaki KLR 250 |
