The Kawasaki KL250R (1987-88) motorcycle features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. It has an induction system comprised of a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and is capable of producing a maximum power output of 28 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with a chain final drive and gear ratios of 1st 2.000:1, 2nd 2.000:1, 3rd 1.500:1, 4th 1.250:1, 5th 1.050:1, and 6th 0.904:1. The front suspension is an air-adjustable leading-axle fork, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and four-way rebound damping. The bike has a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper for the front brake and a drum brake at the rear. Its front and rear tyres are 3.00 – 21 and 4.60 – 17 respectively. The KL250R has a rake of 28.5 degrees, a trail of 117 mm, a wheelbase of 1415mm, and a seat height of 856mm. It weighs 117 kg and has an 11-litre fuel capacity.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250
| Year | 1987 – 88 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
