Kawasaki Balius

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Kawasaki Balius
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Manufacturer Kawasaki
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

Specifications
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
Performance stats
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