Kawasaki Z 650 Custom / KZ650C (1979) vs Kawasaki KLX 250R (2004-06)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 650 Custom / KZ650C | KLX 250R |
| Years: | 1979 | 2004-06 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 652 cc / 39.7 in | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 62 х 54 mm | 72 х 61.2 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Induction: | 4x 28mm Mikuni carburetors | Keihin CVK34 carburetor |
| Ignition: | Battery & coil | Digital CDI |
| Starting: | Electric & kick | Kick |
| Max Power: | 66 hp / 48.2 kW @ 8500 rpm | 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 5.8 kgf-m / 57 Nm @ 7000 rpm | 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi-plate | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Steel twin loop cradle | Steel, Double cradle frame |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | 43 USD cartridge fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping |
| Rear Suspension: | Swinging arm | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, 16-way rebound and compression damping |
| Front Brakes: | 2X 231mm discs | Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 220mm disc | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.25-19 | 3.00 -21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 4.00-18 | 4.00 -17 |
| Rake: | 27º | 26.5° |
| Trail: | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 105 mm / 4.1 in |
| Wheelbase: | 1437 mm / 56.6 in | 1480 mm / 56.3 in. |
| Seat Height: | 800mm / 31.5 in | 880 mm / 35 in |
| Wet Weight: | 237 kg / 522.4 lbs | 130 kg / 286 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 16.5 Litres / 4.3 US gal | 10 Litres / 2.6 US gal |