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Below are the general specifications for the Kawasaki KLR250. These specs were referenced from an owners manual of an '87 KLR250 though most should be the same for all years. Dimensions Overall Length: 2,140mm (84.25") Overall Width: 855mm (33.66") Overall Height: 1,210mm (47.64") Seat Height: 855mm (33.7 in) Wheelbase: 270mm (10.63") Weight: 258lbs dry, 293lbs wet Engine Type: DOHC, single cylinder, 4 stroke, liquid cooled Displacement: 249cc (15.2 cubic inches) Bore/Stroke: 74mm x 58mm (2.91" x 2.28") Compression Ratio: 11:1 Carburetor: Keihn CVK34 Ignition System: CDI Ignition Timing: 10° BTDC @ 1,300rpm Spark Plug: NGK DPR9EA-9, Champion RA6HC (Buy) Lubrication System: Wet sump forced lubrication Engine Oil: SAE 10W40 (recommended for most riding conditions), 10W50, 20W40, or 20W50 Engine Oil Capacity: 2.1 quarts Coolant Capacity: 1.6 quarts Power Output: 28 horsepower 1985–1989, 22 horsepower 1990–2005 Starting Method: Manual Kick Start Transmissi...

If there is any one thing that new KLR250 owners ask the most it would be where to get a service or repair manual. While most motorcycle owners can easily order a new Clymer or Haynes repair manual for their bike the KLR 250 dual sport owners aren't so lucky. You see, Clymer and Haynes have never made a service manual for the KLR Jr, nor do they ever intend to. That leaves KLR250 enthusiasts with just one option, a factory service manual. Unfortunately even that isn't so easy because Kawasaki never made an all-in-one KLR250 specific repair manual. Instead KLR 250 owners are forced to buy a KLR600 "base" repair manual and also a KLR250 "supplement" manual. That wouldn't be so bad if both manuals were readily available and at a reasonable price but most owners are left to search ebay for months on end hoping to snatch one up. Thankfully this is no longer a problem as members of the KLR650.net forums have made both manuals available in PDF format! You can d...