Kawasaki KLR 250 (1997-00)

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.

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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