Kawasaki KLX250R (1997-99)
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
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