| Attribute | Kawasaki KLR 250 2005 × | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R 2005 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2005 | 2005 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 250 | Kawasaki Ninja 250 R |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 248 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 41.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI | Electronic CDI |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 12.4:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 36mm leading-axle fork | Hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | UNI-TRAK® system with single shock |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Hydralic |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Frame type | Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Tubular diamond design |
| Front tyre | 90/90-21 | 100/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17 | 130/80-16 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28.5 | 27 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,400 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 117 | 137 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,209 | 1,095 |
| Overall width (mm) | 856 | 711 |
| Seat height (mm) | 856 | 744 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 269 | 155 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 10.97 | 18.16 |