Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2011 Kawasaki 250TR utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25.5 HP (18.6 kW) at 7,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 19 Nm (14 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 102.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (7,500 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the 250TR measures 146 kg (322 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (5.73 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 775 mm (30.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,650 mm (65 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 6.6-liter (1.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2014, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
102.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (5.73 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–7,500 rpm
Standover Height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power25.5 HP (18.6 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque19.0 Nm (1.9 kgf-m or 14.0 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemInjection
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Rear Suspension-
Wheelbase1650 mm (65.0 inches)
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight146.0 kg (321.9 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1745 HP/kg
Seat Height775 mm (30.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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