The Kawasaki KLR 250 was produced from 1997-00 and features a four-stroke, single cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc. It has a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. The bike uses a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and CDI ignition, starting with a kick. It has a maximum power of 30 horsepower at 8500 RPM and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 RPM. The transmission is six-speed with a final drive chain. The KLR 250 has a front air-adjustable leading-axle fork, and the Uni-Trak single shock rear suspension with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping. The front brake has a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper, and the rear brake is a drum. The bike has a seat height of 856mm and a dry weight of 117kg. It can hold 11 litres of fuel and has a related link for more information.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250
| Year | 1997 – 00 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Spark Plug | NGK DP9EA-9 or ND X27EP-U9 |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 23.5 hp / 17.5 Kw @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 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 |
