The Kawasaki KL250R is a motorcycle that was produced from 1989-1990. It has a four stroke single cylinder DOHC 249 cc engine with liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. Its Keihin CVK34 carburetor has a main jet/jet needle of 120/N31B and CDI ignition. It has a kick start and can produce a maximum power of 28 hp at 9000 rpm with maximum torque of 2.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed with a final chain drive, and the bike weighs 117 kg with a fuel capacity of 11 liters. The front suspension is an air-adjustable leading-axle fork with 231 mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping with the same wheel travel. The front brakes consist of a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper while the rear brakes have a drum. The motorcycle has a 28.5 degree rake and a trail of 117 mm with a wheelbase of 1415mm. The seat is set at a height of 856mm and the front/rear tires are 3.00-21 and 4.60-17 respectively.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250
| Year | 1989 – 90 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
