Kawasaki KDX250 (1981-82)

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The Kawasaki KDX 250 was a two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve engine motorcycle produced in 1981 and 1982. The bike had a 249cc capacity and a compression ratio of 8.2:1. The 36mm Mikuni carburetor provided the bike with air cooling, and CDI ignition allowed it to kick start. The KDX250 had a maximum output of 33 horsepower at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 3.5 kgf-m at 6500 rpm. It had a 6-speed transmission with a final drive of a chain. The front suspension included telescopic forks and the rear suspension featured a Mono Shock. The front and rear brakes consisted of drum brakes. The bike had a wheelbase of 1475 mm and a seat height of 935 mm with a dry weight of 111 kg. Its fuel capacity was set at 12.5 litres or 3.3 US gallons. The Kawasaki KLX is a related motorcycle model.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KDX 250

Year: 1981 – 82


Engine: Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64.9 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 8.2:1
Induction: 36mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 33 hp / 24.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 3.5 kgf-m @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Mono Shock
Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00-21
Rear Tyre: 5.10-18
Wheelbase: 1475 mm / 58.0 in
Seat Height: 935 mm / 36.8 in
Dry Weight: 111 kg / 245 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.5 Litres / 3.3 US gal
Related Link: Kawasaki KLX

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