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36/100Commuter
Power/Weight
0.12 hp/kg
Torque
18 Nm
Engine
249 ccm
Technical Overview
2016 Veli VL250 KN Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Veli's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2016 Veli VL250 KN features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18.1 HP (13.2 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18 Nm (13.3 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the VL250 KN measures 152 kg (335 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.4 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 720 mm (28.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,500 mm (59.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 17.4-liter (4.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
72.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.4 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
720 mm (28.3 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power18.1 HP (13.2 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque18.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
Compression9.2:1
Bore x Stroke67.0 x 65.0 mm (2.6 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
IgnitionCDI
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Front SuspensionTelescopic fork, hydraulic damping
Rear SuspensionSpring, Hydraulic complex damping
Wheelbase1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre110/90-16
Rear Tyre130/90-15
Front BrakesSingle disc
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight152.0 kg (335.1 pounds)
Power/Weight0.1191 HP/kg
Seat Height720 mm (28.3 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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Suspension
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Transmission
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