Kawasaki KL250R (1987-88)

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The Kawasaki KL250R (1987-88) motorcycle features a liquid-cooled, four-stroke single-cylinder DOHC engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. It has an induction system comprised of a Keihin CVK34 carburetor and is capable of producing a maximum power output of 28 hp at 9000 rpm and a maximum torque of 2.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a six-speed with a chain final drive and gear ratios of 1st 2.000:1, 2nd 2.000:1, 3rd 1.500:1, 4th 1.250:1, 5th 1.050:1, and 6th 0.904:1. The front suspension is an air-adjustable leading-axle fork, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and four-way rebound damping. The bike has a single 250mm disc with a two-piston caliper for the front brake and a drum brake at the rear. Its front and rear tyres are 3.00 – 21 and 4.60 – 17 respectively. The KL250R has a rake of 28.5 degrees, a trail of 117 mm, a wheelbase of 1415mm, and a seat height of 856mm. It weighs 117 kg and has an 11-litre fuel capacity.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250

Year: 1987 – 88


Engine: Four stroke single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 74 58 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: Keihin CVK34 carburetor
Main jet. / Jet needle.: 120 / N31B
Ignition: CDI
Spark Plug: NGK DP9EA-9 or ND X27EP-U9
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9000 rpm
Max Torque: 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 2.000:1 2nd 2.000:1 3rd 1.500:1 4th 1.250:1 5th 1.050:1 6th 0.904:1

Front Suspension: Air-adjustable leading-axle fork
Front Wheel Travel: 231 mm / 9.1 in
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping
Rear Wheel Travel: 231 mm / 9.1 in
Front Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 3.00 – 21
Rear Tyre: 4.60 – 17
Rake: 28.5 degrees
Trail: 117 mm // 4.6 in
Wheelbase: 1415mm / 55.71 in
Seat Height: 856mm / 33.7 in
Dry Weight: 117 kg / 258 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal
Related Link: Kawasaki KLR 250

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