2008 Kawasaki KLR250S

Kawasaki KLR250S 2008


2008 Kawasaki KLR250S specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

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The fun doesn’t have to stop at pavement boundaries when riding Kawasaki’s street legal KLX™250S. This lightweight dual-purpose motorcycle is equally at home on the pavement or off-road and always ready for your next adventure.

General information
Model Kawasaki KLR250S
Model year 2008
Category Super motard
Price as newUS$ 4899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Compression 11.0:1
Bore x stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK34
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDI
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 27.4°
Front suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.2 in.
Rear suspension Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.
Front tire 80/90-21
Rear tire 100/80-18
Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight 118.8 kg (262.0 pounds)
Seat height 884 mm (34.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1196 mm (47.1 inches)
Overall length 2223 mm (87.5 inches)
Overall width 815 mm (32.1 inches)
Ground clearance 279 mm (11.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Fuel capacity 7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons)
Other specifications
Color options Lime Green, Sunbeam Red
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