Kawasaki KL250R (1989-90)

The Kawasaki KL250R is a motorcycle that was produced from 1989-1990. It has a four stroke single cylinder DOHC 249 cc engine with liquid cooling and a compression ratio of 11.0:1. Its Keihin CVK34 carburetor has a main jet/jet needle of 120/N31B and CDI ignition. It has a kick start and can produce a maximum power of 28 hp at 9000 rpm with maximum torque of 2.3 kgf-m at 7500 rpm. The transmission is a 6-speed with a final chain drive, and the bike weighs 117 kg with a fuel capacity of 11 liters. The front suspension is an air-adjustable leading-axle fork with 231 mm of wheel travel, while the rear suspension is a Uni-Trak single shock with adjustable preload and 4-way rebound damping with the same wheel travel. The front brakes consist of a single 250mm disc with a 2 piston caliper while the rear brakes have a drum. The motorcycle has a 28.5 degree rake and a trail of 117 mm with a wheelbase of 1415mm. The seat is set at a height of 856mm and the front/rear tires are 3.00-21 and 4.60-17 respectively.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLR 250

Year: 1989 – 90


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

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