Kawasaki Balius
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 |
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Redline range |
From 18.000 to 20.000 rpm |
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Displacement |
249 cc |
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Starting |
Electric |
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Bore x stroke |
49.0 * 33.1 mm |
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Compression ratio |
12.2:1 |
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Carburetion |
(4) Keihin CVK D30 |
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Ignition |
Transistor |
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Spark plug |
NGK CR9E or Denso U27ESR-N |
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Transmission |
6-speed, Constant mesh, Return shift |
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Clutch |
Wet, Multi-disc, Manual, Cable-actuated |
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Brakes, front |
Single disk, Single caliper |
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Brakes, rear |
Single disk, Single caliper |
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Overall length |
81.5 in (2070 mm) |
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Overall width |
28.9 in (735 mm) |
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Overall height |
42.9 in (1090 mm) |
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Ground clearance |
5.1 in (141 mm) |
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Seat height |
29.3 in (745 mm) |
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Weight dry |
332.9 lb (151 kg) |
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Fuel capacity |
4 US gal (15 L) |
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Fuel type |
Min 91 Research / 87 avg. octane unleaded |
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Oil capacity |
2.6 L |
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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 |
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Max Torque |
15 ft·lbf (20.4 Nm) @ 13000 rpm |
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Fuel efficiency |
~6.5l / 100 km @ 100 km/h |