| Attribute | Kawasaki KLR 250 2001 × | Honda XR 200 R × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2001 | 2002 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 250 | Honda XR 200 R |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Cross / motocross |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 195 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 65.5 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 57.8 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc manual | - |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | single steel | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front brakes | Single disc | Expanding brake |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 120 | - |
| Frame type | steel | - |
| Front tyre | - | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 100/100-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 230 | 208 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 230 | 211 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,359 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 117 | 101 |
| Seat height (mm) | 855 | 851 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 277 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 1.8 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 10.9 |