| MODEL | KAWASAKI KL 250 1978 - 1979 |
| Year | 1978 - 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 246 cc / 15.0 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 21 hp / 15.6 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2 kgf-m / 14.4 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 140 kg / 308 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.00-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 78 mpg |
| Top Speed | 119 km/h / 74 mph |
The KL 250 was Kawasaki's first dual-purpose motorcycle, a lightweight 246 cc four-stroke single introduced in early 1978. It drew on Honda's SL/XL 250 concept and reused parts from the KZ200 road single. A period road test found the suspension capable off-road, but the gearing high and the ground clearance limited.
