The Kawasaki KLX 250R was a hand-built dirt bike manufactured from 1997 to 1999. Equipped with a four-stroke, single-cylinder, 249 cc engine and a Keihin CVK34 carburetor, the motorcycle boasted a maximum power output of 27 hp at 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.6 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and chain final drive, and it weighed in at 116 kg dry and 130 kg wet. With a 10-litre fuel capacity and a top speed of 139.0 km/h, the KLX 250R featured a steel double-cradle frame and a front suspension of 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping, as well as a rear suspension of Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping. The front and rear brakes on the bike were single-disc, and its front and rear tires were 3.00-21 and 4.00-17, respectively. The KLX 250R was known for its quick acceleration and nimble handling, making it popular among off-road enthusiasts.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 250R
| Year | 1997 – 99 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
