Kawasaki 250 Balius

Kawasaki 250 Balius
Manufacturer	Kawasaki
Production	2000 -
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	6 Speed
Suspension	Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks
Brakes	Front: Single disc 4 piston calipers Rear: Single disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire	110/70-17
Rear Tire	140/70-17
Seat Height	745 mm / 29.3 in
Weight	151 kg / 332.9 lbs (dry),
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	15 Liters / 4 Gal
Manuals	Service Manual

Engine

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.2:1 compression ratio.

Chassis

It came with a 110/70-17 front tire and a 140/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single disc 1 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The 250 Balius was fitted with a 15 Liters / 4 Gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 151 kg / 332.9 lbs.

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Overview

Kawasaki ZR-250

Balius and Balius II

Make Model	Kawasaki ZR-250 Balius / Balius II
Year	2000 -
Engine Type	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke	49 mm x 33.1 mm
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Compression	12.2:1
Induction	Keihin CVKD30 —4 (K-TRIC attaching)
Ignition	Transistor
Starting	Electric
Max Power	39.5 hp / 29.6 kW @ 14000 rpm
Max Torque	20.4 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 13000 rpm
Transmission	6 Speed
Final Drive	Chaion
Front Suspension	Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks
Front Brakes	Single disc 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single disc 1 piston calipers
Front Tire	110/70-17
Rear Tire	140/70-17
Seat Height	745 mm / 29.3 in
Dry Weight	151 kg / 332.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity	15 Liters / 4 Gal