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Revision as of 23:49, 1 July 2019


Kawasaki KL250
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Also called KL250-G4 Super Sherpa, KL250-G5 Super Sherpa, KL250-G6 Super Sherpa, KL250-G7 Super Sherpa, KL 250
Production 1978 - 2003
Class Enduro
Engine single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 72.0mm x 61.2mm
Compression ratio 8.9:1
Top speed 69 mph (111 km/h)
Horse Power 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 8500RPM
Torque 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Fuel system carburetor
Battery 9.3:1
Transmission Gear box: 6-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: air operated
Rear: adjustable twin
Brakes Front: single disc. hydraulic
Rear: single disc. hydraulic
Front Tire 2.75-21 4pr
Rear Tire 4.10-17 4pr
Wheelbase 54.13 inches (1375 mm)
Seat height 32.68 inches (830 mm)
Weight 249.12 pounds (113.0 Kg) (dry), 132.0 kg (wet)
Fuel capacity 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual
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The Kawasaki KL250-G7 Super Sherpa was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1978 and 2003. It could reach a top speed of 69 mph (111 km/h). Max torque was 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 8500 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 61.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-disc, manual.

Chassis

It came with a 2.75-21 4pr front tire and a 4.10-17 4pr rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic in the front and a single disc. hydraulic in the rear. The front suspension was a air operated while the rear was equipped with a adjustable twin. The KL250-G7 Super Sherpa was fitted with a 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 249.12 pounds (113.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.13 inches (1375 mm) long.

1978 - 1980 Kawasaki KL 250

1978 - 1980 Kawasaki KL 250

The KL250 model was utilized by Air Force Combat Controllers in the USA. The bike has a single cylinder engine with a displacement of 250cc and 28 HP.




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