Kawasaki KL250
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| Kawasaki KL250 | |
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| 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) |
| Horsepower | 20.52 HP (15.3 KW) @ 8500RPM |
| Torque | 14.01 ft/lbs (19.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Fuel System | carburetor |
| Spark Plug | NGK B7ES `78-79[1] |
| Battery | YUASA 6N6-1D-2 `78-79[1] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 520 `78-79[1] |
| 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) |
| Oil Filter | K&N KN-123[2] |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.38 Gallon (9.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.
In Media[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.