Attribute | ![]() Kawasaki KL 250 1984 × | ![]() James Commodore 250 1958 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1984 | 1958 |
Make | Kawasaki | James |
Model | Kawasaki KL 250 | James Commodore 250 |
Category | Enduro / offroad | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Valves per cylinder | 2 | - |
Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Amal |
Displacement (cm³) | 246 | 249 |
Power (kw) | 15.3 | - |
Cooling system | Air | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
Bore (mm) | 70 | 66 |
Stroke (mm) | 64 | 73 |
Gearbox | 5-speed | 4-speed |
Lubrication system | WET SUMP | - |
Compression | 8.9:1 | - |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | air operated | Hydraulic telescopic |
Rear suspension | adjustable twin | Swingarm-two shocks |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
Rear tyre | - | 3.25-18 |
Seat | - | Dual |
Wheels | - | Spoked |