Kawasaki KLX 250R (1993-94) vs Honda Shadow Sabre (2007-09)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Honda |
| Model: | KLX 250R | Shadow Sabre |
| Years: | 1993-94 | 2007-09 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve | Four stroke, 45°V-Twin, OHC, 3 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 1099 cc / 67.1 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 72 х 61.2 mm | 87.5 x 91.4 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Induction: | Keihin CVK34 carburetor | 2 x 36 mm Keihin carbs. |
| Ignition: | Digital CDI | Solid-state digital - two spark plugs per cylinder |
| Starting: | Kick | Electric |
| Max Power: | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm | 67 hp / 49 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm | 91 Nm / 9.27 kgf-m / 67 lb-ft. @ 2700 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Shaft |
| Front Suspension: | 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping | 41mm stanchions, 160mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension: | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping | Dual shocks, preload adjustable, 100mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 315mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 276mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00 -21 | 120/90-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00 -17 | 170/80-15 |
| Wheelbase: | 1480 mm / 56.3 in. | 1640 mm / 64.6 in |
| Seat Height: | 880 mm / 35 in | 730 mm / 28.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 116 kg / 255.7 lbs | 261.0 kg / 575.4 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal | 15 Litres / 3.9 US gal |