The Kawasaki KR-1 is a 1989 motorcycle with a two stroke, liquid cooled, parallel twin cylinder engine that has a capacity of 249 cc. It features a compression ratio of 7.4:1 and is equipped with 2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetors, a capacitor discharge ignition, and kick starting. The motorcycle has a maximum power output of 55 hp at 10500 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.75 kgf-m at 10500 rpm. It has a six speed transmission and a final chain drive. The front suspension consists of 41mm stanchions with air assisted telescopic forks, while the rear suspension features a bottom link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock and four-way rebound damping. The front brakes comprise of two discs with four piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single disc with two piston calipers. The motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1365 mm and a seat height of 855 mm with a dry weight of 123 kg. The fuel capacity is 16 litres and the motorcycle uses a 100/70 VR17 front tire and a 130/60 VR18 rear tire. A road test comparison with the Suzuki RGV250 and Yamaha TZR250 was conducted.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KR1
| Year | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Ttwo stroke, parallel twin cylinder |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 56.0 x 50.6 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.4:1 |
| Induction | 2x 28mm Keihin PWK carburetor |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 55 hp / 41.0 kW @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.75 kgf-m / 27.1 lb-ft @ 10500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | 41mm stanchions, air assisted telescopic fork with unstopped preload adjustment |
| Rear Suspension | Bottom Link Uni-Trak with air adjustable gas shock, unstopped preload, and four-way rebound damping |
| Front Brakes | 2x discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 100/70 VR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/60 VR18 |
| Wheelbase | 1365 mm / 53.7 in |
| Seat Height | 855 mm / 29.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 123 kg / 271 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Road Test | Suzuki RGV250 Yamaha TZR250 Kawasaki KR1 Bike |
