Model Name:ZXR250
Manufacturer:KAWASAKI
Model Year:1989
It was the first mass production on-road model to adopt an inverted suspension. The straight 4 engine mounted on its aluminum E-BOX frame was KAWASAKI’s first multi-250. The model with letter R had a big carburetor and a cross transmission.
Specifications:
[Basic spec]
| Manufacturer | KAWASAKI | Engine Type | Water-Cooled 4 Stroke DOHC 4-Valve Parallel 4 Cylinder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Name | ZXR250 | Starter | – |
| Grade | – | Maximum Output (ps) | 45ps(33kw)/15000rpm |
| Drive Train | – | Maximum Torque (kgf/m) | 2.6kg-m(25.5N-m)/11500rpm |
| Model Type | ZX250A/B/C/D | Curb Weight | 171 |
| Displacement | 249 | Dry Weight | 144 |
| Sales Launch Year | 1989/0 | Fuel Efficiency by Catalog | – |
| Height/Width/Length | 1115/-/2020 | Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 |
| Seat Height | – | Distance to Empty | – |
| Front Tire Indication | 110/70-17 54H TL | Fuel Supply | Carburetor |
| Rear Tire Indication | 140/60R18 64H |
[Service data]
| Standard Plug | CR9E | Chain Size | 520 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Used Plugs | 4 | Chain Link Number | 110 |
| Engine Oil Amount | 2.6 | Battery Code | FB9L-A2 |
| Engine Oil (Refill) | 2.1L | Headlight | 12V 60w/35w |
| Engine Oil (Element Replacement) | 2.55L | Headlight Type | H4R |
| Front Blinker Rating | 12V 23w | Headlight Remarks | – |
| Drive Sprocket Teeth Number | 14 | Tail Light Rating | 12V 21w/5w |
| Driven Sprocket Teeth Number | 48 | Rear Blinker Rating | 12V 23w |
[Machine detail]
| Motor Model Code | ZX250AE | Caster Angle | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bore (mm) | – | Trail (mm) | – |
| Storke (mm) | – | Minimum Ground Clearance | – |
| Compression Ratio | – | Distance Between Axes | – |
| Ignition Method | – | Streering Angle (Right) | – |
| Engine Lubrication Type | – | Turning Angle (Left) | – |
| Frame Type | – | Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | – |
| Minimum Rotaion Radius | – | Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity | 3.5 |
[Underbody detail]
| Front Brake Type | Double Disc | Suspension Type (Rear) | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Brake Remarks | – | Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – |
| Rear Brake Type | Disc | Rear Suspension Stroke | – |
| Rear Brake Remarks | – | Rear Wheel Travel | – |
| Suspension Type (Front) | – | ABS | – |
| Front Fork Type | – | Drive Train | – |
| Front Suspension Stroke | – | Differential Oil Amount | – |
| Front Fork Diameter | – | Chain Remarks | – |
[Equipment]
| Seat Lowering Allowance | – | Theft Prevention Device | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror Screw Hole Diameter | – | Tail Light Bulb Type | S25 |
| Mirror Remarks | Cowl Mirror | Tail Light Base Shape | BAY15D |
| Electronic Device Remarks | – | Tail Light Base Shape 2 | – |
| Fuel Gauge | – | Tail Light Remarks | Glass Shape G18 Also Installable |
| Clock | – | Front Blinker Bulb Type | S25 |
| Hazard | – | Front Blinker Base Shape | BA15S/BA15S |
[Engine detail]
| Clutch Type | – | Tappet Clearance (mm) EX | 0.20-0.29 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission | – | Idling Initial Value (rpm) | – |
| Number of Gears | – | Needle Steps (Clip Location) | – |
| Gear Ratio | – | Float Level (mm) | – |
| Primary Reduction Ratio | – | Air Screw Return | – |
| Secondary Reduction Ratio | 3.429 | Main Jet Type | KEIHIN Round Large (E) |
| Variable Speed Vehicle Gear Ratio | – | Main Jet Number | #135/#125 & #128 from ZX250A-009001 and after |
| Tappet Clearance (mm) IN | 0.15-0.24 |
[Other spec]
| Clutch Cable Length | – | Rear Brake Cable Length | – |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choke Cable Length | – | Other Cables | – |
| Meter Cable Length | – | Engine Number (Production Launch) | – |
| Throttle Cable Length | – | Engine Number (Production End) | – |
| Front Brake Cable Length | – |
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