Kawasaki Balius

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The Kawasaki Balius ZR 250 is a 249 cc in-line four cylinder four-stroke sports motorcycle produced by the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries conglomerate.

Balius models

  • Balius: Sold from 1989 to 1996.
  • Balius II: Sold from 1996 to 2008. Minor changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals.

Specifications & performance statistics

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Specifications

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Engine

4-stroke In-line four cylinder, DOHC, Liquid cooled, 16-Valve

Redline range

From 18.000 to 20.000 rpm

Displacement

249 cc

Starting

Electric

Bore x stroke

49.0 * 33.1 mm

Compression ratio

12.2:1

Carburetion

(4) Keihin CVK D30

Ignition

Transistor

Spark plug

NGK CR9E or Denso U27ESR-N

Transmission

6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift

Clutch

Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated

Brakes, front

Single disk, Single caliper

Brakes, rear

Single disk, Single caliper

Overall length

81.5 in (2070 mm)

Overall width

28.9 in (735 mm)

Overall height

42.9 in (1090 mm)

Ground clearance

5.1 in (141 mm)

Seat height

29.3 in (745 mm)

Weight dry

332.9 lb (151 kg)

Fuel capacity

4 US gal (15 L)

Fuel type

Min 91 Research / 87 avg. octane unleaded

Oil capacity

2.6 L

Oil type

SE or SF class, SAE 15W40

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Performance stats

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Max power

39.5 hp (29.5 kW) @ 14000 rpm

Max Torque

15 ft·lbf (20.4 Nm) @ 13000 rpm

Fuel efficiency

~6.5l / 100 km @ 100 km/h