Comparison of Kawasaki KLR 250 1997 and Veli VL250GS-5 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KLR 250 1997 × |  Veli VL250GS-5 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1997 | 2012 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Veli |
| Model | Kawasaki KLR 250 | Veli VL250GS-5 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. KEIHIN CVK34 | Injection. EFI |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 250 |
| Power (kw) | - | 18.1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 21 |
| Bore (mm) | 74 | 62 |
| Stroke (mm) | 58 | 41.3 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Ignition | CDI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc | Multi-disc wet |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | - |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | Drawtube hydraulic front fork |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK® single-shock system | Hydraulic spring shock absorber |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc |
| Front tyre | 3/21-4PR | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 5/17-4PR | 130/70-17 |
| Wheels | - | Integral aluminum alloy |
| Trail (mm) | 117 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,415 | 1,398 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 117 | 180 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.1006 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,210 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,120 |
| Overall width (mm) | 855 | 785 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 165 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 2 | - |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 11 | 15 |
| Oil capacity (l) | - | 1.5 |
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