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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}} KLR250: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki | |name = '''Kawasaki KLR250''' | ||
|image = | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = KLR250 (reduced effect), KLR 250 (reduced effect), KLR250S, KLR 250 | ||
|manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = | |production = 1984 - 2008 | ||
|model_year = | |model_year = | ||
|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = [[Dual-sport]] | ||
|engine = | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = 72.0mm x 61.2mm | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = 84 mph (135 km/h) | ||
|power = | |power = 27.36 HP (20.4 KW) @ 9000RPM | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |fuel_system = carburetor. [[keihin]] cvk34 | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug|DP9EA-9}} '85-05 | |ignition = digital cdi | ||
|battery = {{battery|YB4L-A}} '85-05 | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|NGK DP9EA-9}} '85-05 | ||
|transmission = | |battery = {{battery|YUASA YB4L-A}} '85-05 | ||
|frame = | |transmission = Gear box: 6-speed <br> | ||
|suspension = | Final Drive: [[chain]] <br> | ||
|brakes = | Clutch: wet multi-disc manual <br> | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '85-05 | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|4.60-17}} '85-05 | |frame = | ||
|rake_trail = | |suspension =Front: 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way [[compression damping]] adjustment / 10.2 in. <br> | ||
|wheelbase = | Rear: uni-trak® with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and [[rebound damping]] adjustment / 9.1 in. | ||
|length = | |brakes =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc | ||
|width = | |front_tire = {{tire|80/90-21}} {{tire|3.00-21}} '85-05 | ||
|height = | |rear_tire = {{tire|100/80-18}} {{tire|4.60-17}} '85-05 | ||
|seat_height = | |rake_trail = | ||
|dry_weight = | |wheelbase = 56.69 inches (1440 mm) | ||
|wet_weight = | |length = 87.52 inches (2223 mm) | ||
|fuel_capacity = | |width = 32.09 inches (815 mm) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |height = 47.09 inches (1196 mm) | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |seat_height = 34.8 inches (884 mm) | ||
|turning_radius = | |dry_weight = 261.91 pounds (118.8 Kg) | ||
|related = | |wet_weight = 134.0 kg | ||
|competition = | |fuel_capacity = 1.9 Gallon (7.19 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters) | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[Kawasaki KL650A]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki | 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== | ==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 [[: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. | 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. | ||
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[[Image:2003-Kawasaki-KLR250-Green-4.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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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KL250 D2-D22 KLR250]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KL250 D2-D22 KLR250]] | ||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | [[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Dual sport motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]] | [[Category:Dual purpose motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | [[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:Military motorcycles]] | [[Category:Military motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki KL series]] | [[Category:Kawasaki KL series]] | ||