- Kawasaki Balius
Infobox Motorcycle
name = Kawasaki Balius
aka = ZR250
manufacturer = Kawasaki
production = 1989-1996
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successor = Balius II
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class =Sport bike
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engine = 249ccstraight-4
transmission = 6 Speed
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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 ofKawasaki Heavy Industries conglomerate.Balius models
* Balius: Sold from 1989 to 1996.
* Balius II: Sold from 1996 to 2008. Minor changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals.pecifications & performance statistics
Specifications Engine 4-stroke In-line four cylinder, DOHC , Liquid cooled, 16-ValveRedline 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
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