General information |
Model
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Kawasaki KLR 250 |
Year
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1997 |
Category
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Enduro / offroad |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
|
11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
CDI |
Lubrication system
|
Wet sump |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
|
Wet, multi disc |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
|
28.5° |
Trail
|
117 mm (4.6 inches) |
Front suspension
|
Leading axle fork |
Rear suspension
|
UNI-TRAK® single-shock system |
Front tire
|
3.00-21 |
Rear tire
|
4.60-17 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
117.0 kg (257.9 pounds) |
Overall height
|
1210 mm (47.6 inches) |
Overall length
|
2140 mm (84.3 inches) |
Overall width
|
855 mm (33.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1415 mm (55.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
11.00 litres (2.91 US gallons) |
Reserve fuel capacity
|
2.00 litres (0.53 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
|
Kick |
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