Kawasaki KR 250 (1984)

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The Kawasaki KR 250 motorcycle was produced in 1984 and features a two-stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc. It has a bore and stroke of 56.0 x 50.6 mm and is liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 7.4:1. The bike is equipped with dual Keihin PWK 28 carburetors and a capacitor discharge ignition system. The maximum power output is 45 hp at 10,000 rpm, with a max torque of 3.7 kgf-m at 8,000 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with chain final drive. Suspension consists of air-assisted 35mm forks in the front and adjustable damping in the rear. The front brakes are dual 260mm discs with single-piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 350mm disc with a single-piston caliper. The tires are 100/90 VR16 in the front and 110/80 VR18 in the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 133 kg and a fuel capacity of 16 liters. Its standing quarter-mile time is 13.6 seconds at a speed of 95.5 mph, and the top speed is recorded as 180.2 km/h or 112 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KR 250

Year: 1984


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 Keihin PWK 28
Ignition: Capacitor discharge
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 3.7 kgf-m / 26.7 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Air-assisted 35mm forks with 3-way adjustable AVDS anti-dive
Rear Suspension: Adjustable damping and 5-way preload
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs 1 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 350mm disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tyre: 100/90 VR16
Rear Tyre: 110/80 VR18
Rake: 27 o
Trail: 84 mm / 3.3 in
Dry Weight: 133 kg / 293 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 13.6 sec / 95.5 mph
Top Speed: 180.2 km/h / 112 mph

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