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==Kawasaki KLR250== | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} KLR250: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = Kawasaki KLR250 | |||
|photo = 1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-1.jpg | |||
|aka = KLR250 (reduced effect), KLR 250 (reduced effect), KLR250S, KLR 250 | |||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1984 - 2008 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = [[Kawasaki KL250G|Kawasaki KL250G (Super Sherpa)]] | |||
|class = Dual-sport | |||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 72.0mm x 61.2mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 84 mph (135 km/h) | |||
|power = 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 9000RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = carburetor. [[keihin]] cvk34 | |||
|ignition = digital cdi | |||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP9EA-9}} '85-05 | |||
|battery = {{battery|YUASA YB4L-A}} '85-05 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | |||
Clutch: wet multi-disc manual <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way [[compression damping]] adjustment / 10.2 in. <br> | |||
Rear: uni-trak® with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and [[rebound damping]] adjustment / 9.1 in. | |||
|brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|80/90-21}} {{tire|3.00-21}} '85-05 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|100/80-18}} {{tire|4.60-17}} '85-05 | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 56.69 inches (1440 mm) | |||
|length = 87.52 inches (2223 mm) | |||
|width = 32.09 inches (815 mm) | |||
|height = 47.09 inches (1196 mm) | |||
|seat_height = 34.8 inches (884 mm) | |||
|dry_weight = 261.91 pounds (118.8 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 134.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_filter = K&N KN-123 | |||
|recommended_oil= K-tech 10W-40 | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki KL650A]] | |||
|competition = [[Honda XL250]], [[Suzuki DR250]] | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KLR250''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Road [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1985 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 84 mph (135 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[liquid 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 80/90-21 front [[tire]] and a 100/80-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment / 10.2 in. while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak® with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment / 9.1 in.. The KLR250S was fitted with a 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 261.91 pounds (118.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.69 inches (1440 mm) long. | |||
==Kawasaki KLR250 History== | |||
[[Image:KLR250.jpg|thumb|A '92 KLR 250]] | [[Image:KLR250.jpg|thumb|A '92 KLR 250]] | ||
The '''Kawasaki KLR250''' was a [[motorcycle]] produced from 1984 to 2005, with only minor changes during the model run. This lightweight dualsport motorcycle was used for several years by the US military for a variety of tasks, including messenger duty and reconnaissance. It was produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and exported to many parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada, Europe and Australia. | The '''Kawasaki KLR250''' was a [[motorcycle]] produced from 1984 to 2005, with only minor changes during the model run. This lightweight dualsport motorcycle was used for several years by the US [[:Category:Military motorcycles|military]] for a variety of tasks, including messenger duty and reconnaissance. It was produced by Kawasaki Heavy Industries in Japan and exported to many parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada, Europe and Australia. | ||
Somewhat similar in appearance to the larger [[Kawasaki KLR650|KLR650]] (sold in the same colors), the 250 is often described as being a better trail bike (due to lighter weight and reduced bulk) but less enjoyable on long stretches of highway. The user-friendly power delivery and light weight make it a popular bike for novice riders. Like the 650, the KLR250 has continued to sell well into the 21st century despite being questionably "state of the art" even at its introduction, and having no styling changes, except paint and the color of the plastic. You can tell approximately what year a KLR is (either size) by the color of the bodywork: | Somewhat similar in appearance to the larger [[Kawasaki KLR650|KLR650]] (sold in the same colors), the 250 is often described as being a better trail bike (due to lighter weight and reduced bulk) but less enjoyable on long stretches of highway. The user-friendly power delivery and light weight make it a popular bike for novice riders. Like the 650, the KLR250 has continued to sell well into the 21st century despite being questionably "state of the art" even at its introduction, and having no styling changes, except paint and the color of the plastic. You can tell approximately what year a KLR is (either size) by the color of the bodywork: | ||
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*'04/'05 Black/"Aztec Red" | *'04/'05 Black/"Aztec Red" | ||
Unlike the 650, the 250 shares many engine parts with an ATV sold by [[Kawasaki]], the KSF250 "Mojave". This has resulted in the availability of engine performance parts, though many owners prefer to use their bike relatively unmodified. | Unlike the 650, the 250 shares many engine parts with an ATV sold by [[Kawasaki]], the [[Kawasaki KSF250|KSF250 "Mojave"]]. This has resulted in the availability of engine performance parts, though many owners prefer to use their bike relatively unmodified. | ||
Owners report highway fuel economy figures ranging from 55-70mpg, and city fuel economy of 45-50mpg. The combination of excellent fuel economy, high reliability, light weight and easy handling have made it a favorite among [[dualsport]] riders as well as urban commuters and it remains popular even though production has ceased. | Owners report highway fuel economy figures ranging from 55-70mpg, and city fuel economy of 45-50mpg. The combination of excellent fuel economy, high reliability, light weight and easy handling have made it a favorite among [[dualsport]] riders as well as urban commuters and it remains popular even though production has ceased. | ||
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[[Image:1985-Kawasaki-KL250-D2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki KL250 D2]]<br style="clear: left"/> | [[Image:1985-Kawasaki-KL250-D2.jpg|left|thumb|1985 Kawasaki KL250 D2]]<br style="clear: left"/> | ||
*249 mL | *249 mL | ||
* | *[[Four-stroke]], 1 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft | ||
*6-Speed, Return Shift | *6-Speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color | *Color | ||
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==1986 KL250-D3== | ==1986 KL250-D3== | ||
[[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KL250-D3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KL250 D3]] | [[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KL250-D3.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KL250 D3]] | ||
[[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]][[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]] | [[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-0.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]] | ||
[[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-1.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1986-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-Blue-5974-2.jpg|left|thumb|1986 Kawasaki KLR250 in White/Blue]] | |||
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*249 mL | *249 mL | ||
* | *[[Four-stroke]], 1 Cylinder, Dual Over Head Camshaft | ||
*6-Speed, Return Shift | *6-Speed, Return Shift | ||
*Color: Lime Green, Polar White, Sunbeam Red | *Color: Lime Green, Polar White, Sunbeam Red | ||
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==1993 KL250-D10== | ==1993 KL250-D10== | ||
[[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KL250-D10.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KL250 D10]][[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-9940-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KLR250]][[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-9940-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KLR250]] | [[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KL250-D10.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KL250 D10]] | ||
[[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-9940-0.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KLR250]] | |||
[[Image:1993-Kawasaki-KLR250-White-9940-1.jpg|left|thumb|1993 Kawasaki KLR250]] | |||
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==1994 KL250-D11== | ==1994 KL250-D11== | ||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki-KL250-D11.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki KL250 D11]] | [[Image:1994-Kawasaki-KL250-D11.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki KL250 D11]] | ||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-5.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-6.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]][[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-7.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | [[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | ||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-5.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-6.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1994-Kawasaki--Green-7.jpg|left|thumb|1994 Kawasaki in Green]] | |||
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==1997 KL250-D14== | ==1997 KL250-D14== | ||
[[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KL250-D14.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KL250 D14]][[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]][[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]][[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]][[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]] | [[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KL250-D14.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KL250 D14]] | ||
[[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-0.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-1.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-2.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]] | |||
[[Image:1997-Kawasaki-KLR250-Blue-3.jpg|left|thumb|1997 Kawasaki KLR250 in Blue]] | |||
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==2003== | ==2003== | ||
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]][[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | [[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-0.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | ||
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-1.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-2.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-3.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-4.jpg|left|thumb|2003 Kawasaki KLR250 in Green]] | |||
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==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/milano-palermo-il-ritorno#kawasaki-klr250 Milano-Palermo: il ritorno] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-certain-justice#kawasaki-klr250 A Certain Justice] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/road-house#kawasaki-klr250 Road House] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/loving-pablo#kawasaki-klr250 Loving Pablo] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/spenser-for-hire#kawasaki-klr250 Spenser: For Hire] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/macgyver#kawasaki-klr250 MacGyver] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/republic-of-doyle#kawasaki-klr250 Republic of Doyle] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/bergerac#kawasaki-klr250 Bergerac] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/a-low-down-dirty-shame#kawasaki-klr250 A Low Down Dirty Shame] | |||
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