The Kawasaki KLX 250R (1995-96) is a four-stroke, single-cylinder, DOHC with a 249cc capacity and 11.0:1 compression ratio. It has a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and digital CDI ignition, producing 27hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and final drive chain. The frame is made of steel, has a double-cradle frame, and a 43 USD cartridge fork with a 16-way adjustable compression damping that provides 285mm of front-wheel travel. The rear suspension is a Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with a gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound, and compression damping, with 280mm of rear-wheel travel. The front and rear brakes are a single 250mm disc 2-piston caliper and single 230mm disc 1-piston caliper, respectively. The motorcycle has a 1480mm wheelbase, 880mm seat height, and a dry weight of 116 kg, with a fuel capacity of 10 litres, and can reach a top speed of 139 km/h. The KLX 250R has a standing 1/4 mile time of 15.2 seconds and can brake from 60-0 in 44.4 meters.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 250R
| Year | 1995 – 96 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 72 61.2 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension | 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel | 285 mm / 11.2 in |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 280 mm / 11.0 in |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00 -17 |
| Rake | 26.5 degrees |
| Trail | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm / 56.3 in. |
| Seat Height | 880 mm / 35 in |
| Dry Weight | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 130 kg / 286 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | – / 44.4 m |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.2 sec / 130.7 km/h |
| Top Speed | 139.0 km/h / 86.3 mph |
