Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Kawasaki KLR 250 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches) with a 11.0:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the KLR 250 measures 117 kg (258 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 855 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 11-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.
Standover Height
855 mm (33.7 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression11.0:1
Bore x Stroke74.0 x 58.0 mm (2.9 x 2.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Keihin CVK34
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet multi-disc manual
Performance
Exhaustsingle steel
Chassis
Frame Typesteel
Front Travel230 mm (9.1 inches)
Rear Travel230 mm (9.1 inches)
Wheelbase1415 mm (55.7 inches)
Ground Clearance270 mm (10.6 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø212 mm (8.3 inches)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear Brake Ø120 mm (4.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight117.0 kg (257.9 pounds)
Seat Height855 mm (33.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Transmission
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