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 Chilean national police ("Carabineros de Chile") made extensive use of the KLR250. It is similar in appearance to the larger KLR650. The KLR250 shares many engine parts with an ATV sold by Kawasaki, the KSF250 "Mojave".

In the USA the KLR250 was discontinued at the end of the 2005 model run and was replaced by the KLX250S in 2006. In other markets the KLX250 was introduced in 2001 and has been sold to the current day.

The base specifications have remained virtually unchanged throughout the production period.

Engine edit

• Type: Four-stroke, DOHC, four-valve, single cylinder liquid cooled
• Displacement: 249 cc
• Bore and Stroke: 74.0 x 58.0 mm
• Carburetor: Keihin CVK34
• Compression ratio: 11.0:1
• Power Output:

28 horsepower 1985–1989

23 horsepower 1990–2005 @ 9,000 rpm, (U.S. model due to change in cam profile)

• Maximum torque: 23 N-m (2.3 kg-m, 16.5 ft-lb) @ 8,000 rpm (U.S. model) ^[1]
• Starting Method: Kick

Drivetrain edit

• Transmission: 6 Speed
• Final Drive: Chain EK520 L-O 104 links

Brakes edit

• Front: Hydraulic disc
• Rear: Drum

Suspension edit

• Front: Air-adjustable hydraulic telescopic fork
• Rear: UNI-TRAK single-shock system (adjustable)

Wheels and tires edit

• Front: 3.00 x 21 tire
• Rear: 4.60 x 17 tire

Dimensions edit

• Length: 84.3 in
• Seat height: 33.7 in
• Rake and Trail: 28.5 degrees / 4.6 in
• Wheelbase: 55.7 in
• Weight: 258 lb (117 kg) dry
• Fuel Capacity: 2.9 US gal (11.0 litres)
• Engine oil capacity: 2 liters

Fuel Efficiency edit

• 80 miles per US gallon (2.9 L/100 km; 96 mpg_‑imp) (est)
• Maximum range: 188.5 U.S. miles