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KL 250

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36 /100 Commuter
Power
21 HP
Engine
246 ccm

1984 Kawasaki KL 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 1984 Kawasaki KL 250 utilizes a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 21 HP (15.3 kW) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 85.4 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1978 to 1984, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.

Specific Output
85.4 HP/L
Engine
Displacement 246.0 ccm (15.01 cubic inches)
Engine Type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details Single cylinder, four-stroke
Power 21.0 HP (15.3 kW)) @ 8500 RPM
Compression 8.9:1
Bore x Stroke 70.0 x 64.0 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches)
Valves/Cylinder 2
Fuel System Carburettor
Lubrication WET SUMP
Cooling Air
Transmission
Gearbox 5-speed
Final Drive Chain (final drive)
Chassis
Front Suspension air operated
Rear Suspension adjustable twin
Wheels & Brakes
Front Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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