At the heart of the 1998 Kawasaki KLR 250 enduro - offroad motorcycle, Kawasaki relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 28 HP (20.4 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. With a specific output of 112.4 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.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 856 mm (33.7 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,415 mm (55.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 10.97-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
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.
Specific Output
112.4 HP/L
Standover Height
856 mm (33.7 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power28.0 HP (20.4 kW))
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet
Chassis
Frame TypeAluminum
Rake28.5°
Trail117 mm (4.6 inches)
Front SuspensionAir adjustable hydraulic telescope fork
Front Travel229 mm (9.0 inches)
Rear Suspension´UNI-TRAK´ Single Shock System
Rear Travel229 mm (9.0 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.00-21
Rear Tyre4.60-17
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height856 mm (33.7 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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