Kawasaki KLX250R (2004-06)

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.

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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