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36/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.14 hp/kg
Torque
18 Nm
Engine
249 ccm
Technical Overview
2001 Starway/Chu Lan CL 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Starway/Chu Lan's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2001 Starway/Chu Lan CL 250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 25 HP (18.2 kW) at 9,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18 Nm (13.3 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 100.4 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,000 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 CL 250 measures 184 kg (406 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.14 HP/kg (7.36 kg per horsepower).
Specific Output
100.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.14 HP/kg (7.36 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Power25.0 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Torque18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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