Kawasaki Balius
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Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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Also called | ZR250 |
Production | 1989-1996 |
Successor | Balius II |
Class | Standard |
Engine | 249 cc straight-4 |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Fuel capacity | 15L |
The Kawasaki Balius and Balius II (ZR 250) is a 249 cc in-line four-cylinder four-stroke standard motorcycle made by Kawasaki motorcycles from 1989 to 2008.
Balius models
- Balius: Sold from 1989 to 1996.
- Balius II: Sold from 1996 to 2008. Minor changes in bodywork, suspension, electricals.
Specifications
Specifications | |
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Engine | 4-stroke In-line four-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled, 16-Valve |
Redline range | From 19,000 to 21,000 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) |
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 |