Kawasaki KLR250

Kawasaki KLR 250 enduro first appeared in 1978 in the North American market. At that time, the model was an archaic (by modern standards) motorcycle, with an air-cooled engine, a round headlight, drum brakes and a rear suspension in the form of two shock absorbers. This generation had the factory code - KL250-A.

Lineup:

• Kawasaki KLR 250
• Kawasaki KLR 650

Main competitors:

• Honda XR 250 Baja
• Yamaha TT-R 250 Raid
• Suzuki Djebel 250
• Honda XL 250 Degree

In 1983, the model changes slightly, receiving the new factory designation KL250-C . This generation has a lot in common with the previous version.

In November 1984 (model year 1985), Kawasaki introduced the new generation KLR250 to the market under the new code “KL250-D”. This version is radically different from the previous ones - a new liquid-cooled engine, new suspensions, frame, headlight, plastic, front disc brake and more. It was this generation of Kawasaki KLR250 that gained the greatest popularity and was available not only in the USA and Canada, but also in many other countries - Japan, Europe, Australia, South Africa. This motorcycle was also actively used as a police version and for the needs of the army (special version).

Throughout the entire production period, from 1985 to 2005, the model practically did not change, but at the same time it enjoyed stable demand. Reliable and simple design, low price, increased fuel tank capacity (11 liters), soft long-travel suspensions and a 6-speed gearbox made the Kawasaki KLR 250 model extremely successful and suitable for use in any purpose - from off-road trips of the day to long motorcycle trips on the cross terrain.

In 2006, a new model was released to replace the KLR 250 - Kawasaki KLX250S.

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki KLR250 (KL250-D, November 1984-2005):

Model	Kawasaki KLR250
Motorcycle type	enduro
Release year	1985-2005
Frame	steel half-duplex
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume	249 cm³
Bore / Stroke	74.0 x 58.0 mm
Compression ratio	11.0: 1
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34
Ignition type	CDI
Maximum power	28.0 h.p. (20.6 kW) @ 9000 rpm - full-strength versions (Japan, North America, etc.)
Maximum torque	22.0 Nm (2.3 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - full-strength versions (Japan, North America, etc.)
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	3.00-21 4PR
Rear tire size	4.60-17 4PR
Front brakes	1 disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes	drum
Front suspension	36 mm telescopic fork (with air pump), stroke - 230 mm
Rear suspension	linkage progressive Uni-Trak with monoshock (adjustable preload and rebound damping), stroke - 230 mm
Motorcycle length	2200 mm
Motorcycle width	855 mm
Motorcycle height	1210 mm
Wheelbase	1415 mm
Saddle height	855 mm
Minimum ground clearance	270 mm
Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed
Fuel tank capacity	11.0 l
Motorcycle weight (curb)	134 kg

Documentation

• Kawasaki KLR250