KLR 250

1989 Kawasaki KLR 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Kawasaki's trial motorcycle platform, the 1989 Kawasaki KLR 250 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.4 HP per liter, 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 KLR 250 measures 134 kg (295 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.2 HP/kg (4.96 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 143 km/h (89 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 13 indexed model years from 1984 to 2005, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.