| Attribute | Kawasaki KLR 250 1997 × | Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 1979 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 250 | Kawasaki KZ 400 H LTD |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | - | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 | Carburettor. Keihin VN32SS x 2 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 398 |
| Power (kw) | - | 26.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3.85 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 31.2 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 64 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 62 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 89.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | CDI | Battery and coil |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc | wet muti disc |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | forced lubrication (wet sump) |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2 in to 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | - |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tyre | 3/21-4PR | - |
| Rear tyre | 5/17-4PR | - |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | 112 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric & kick |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,390 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 117 | 170 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1547 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,210 | 1,180 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 12 |