The Kawasaki KLX 250R is a 249cc, 4 stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve motorcycle produced from 2004-2006. Its Keihin CVK34 carburetor induction, digital CDI ignition, and kick starting provide the rider with a powerful 27 hp (22.3 kW) maximum power output and 2.6 kgf-m (18.5 lb-ft) maximum torque at 7500 rpm. The bike has a wet, multiple discs clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a final chain drive. The steel, double cradle frame includes a 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping front suspension and a Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping rear suspension. The front brake is a single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper with a single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper rear brake. The bike has a top speed of 139.0 km/h (86.3 mph), and its maximum power is achieved at 8500 rpm. The platform has a frame rake of 26.5 degrees, trail of 105 mm (4.1 in), and a wheelbase of 1480 mm (56.3 in). The Kawasaki KLX 250R has a seat height of 880 mm (35 in), dry weight of 116 kg (255.7 lbs), and a wet weight of 130 kg (286 lbs). The bike has a fuel capacity of 10 litres (2.6 US gal) and a 60-0/100-0 braking distance of 44.4m. The standing quarter mile performance is 15.2 sec with a top speed of 130.7km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 250R
| Year | 2004 – 06 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
