Kawasaki Balius
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| Kawasaki Balius | |
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Also called | ZR250 |
| Production | 1989-1996 |
| Successor | Balius II |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | 249cc straight-4 |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Fuel capacity | 15L |
| Related | Kawasaki Balius II Ninja ZX-2R |
| Similar | Suzuki Bandit |
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.
[edit] Balius models
- Balius: Sold from 1989 to 1996.
- Balius II: Sold from 1996 to 1999. Minor changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals.
[edit] Specifications & performance statistics
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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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| 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 |
