| MODEL | KAWASAKI KLR 250 1987 - 1988 |
| Year | 1987 - 1988 |
| 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 | 28 hp / 20.8 kW @ 9,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 7,500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | Keihin CVK34 carburettor (main jet 120, needle N31B) |
| 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 as built in 1987 and 1988, a liquid-cooled four-valve single in a dual-purpose chassis. It shares its spec sheet with the 1984-85 and 1989-90 pages on this site. Its long-travel Uni-Trak suspension and light weight suit both trail and road use.
