Kawasaki KL 250 (1974-75)

The Kawasaki KL 250 was produced from 1974 to 1975 and had a four-stroke single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 246cc. It had a compression ratio of 8.9:1 and was air-cooled with a carburetor induction and kick-start ignition. The maximum power reached 21 hp at 8500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 2 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. The motorcycle had a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive. Its suspension consisted of telescopic forks at the front and dual shocks at the rear, with drum brakes on both wheels. The KL 250 had a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.00-17 rear tire, and it weighed 116 kg. With a fuel capacity of 10 liters, it could travel an average of 78 miles per gallon. The standing quarter-mile time was 16.9 seconds, and its top speed was 74 mph.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KL 250

Year: 1974 – 75


Engine: Four stroke single cylinder. SOHC, 2 Valve
Capacity: 246 cc / 15.0 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70 64 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.9:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition:
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 4.00-17
Dry Weight: 116 kg / 255.7 lbs
Dry Weight: 140 kg / 308 . lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal
Consumption Average: 78 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.9 sec
Top Speed: 74 mph

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