| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLR 250 2001 - 2003 |
| Year | 2001 - 2003 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves |
| Displacement / Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 74 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8,500 rpm (23.5 hp / 17.5 kW @ 8,200 rpm at rear tyre) |
| Max Torque | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.8 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34 carburettor |
| Start System | Kick |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed; 1st 2.000, 2nd 2.000, 3rd 1.500, 4th 1.250, 5th 1.050, 6th 0.904 |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air-adjustable leading-axle fork, 231 mm / 9.1 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock, adjustable preload, 4-way rebound damping, 231 mm / 9.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 856 mm / 33.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 1415 mm / 55.7 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 117 kg / 258 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
This entry covers the KLR 250 for 2001 to 2003, sold as an inexpensive, lightweight dual-purpose bike for commuting and off-road riding. It has a liquid-cooled four-valve single with double balancers and an automatic cam chain tensioner. The page also highlights a detachable aluminium rear subframe for easier maintenance and street-legal lighting with a USFS-approved spark arrestor.
