Kawasaki ZX-R 250 Ninja (1997-98) vs Kawasaki KLX 650 (1997)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | ZX-R 250 Ninja | KLX 650 |
| Years: | 1997-98 | 1997 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve |
| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in | 651 cc / 39.7 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 49 x 33.1 mm | 100 x S3mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 12.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Induction: | 4x Keihin CVK D30 carburetors | Single 40mm Keihin CV carburetor |
| Ignition: | TCBI | CDI |
| Starting: | Electric | Kick |
| Max Power: | 45 hp / 32.8 kW @ 15000 rpm | 48 hp / 35.0 kW @ 6500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 2.6 kgf-m / 24.5 Nm @ 11500 rpm | 5.3 kgf-m / 38.3 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic forks | Kayaba upside-down |
| Rear Suspension: | Uni-track, Swing arm | Kayaba single shock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x discs 2 piston calipers | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes: | Single disc 1 piston caliper | Single disc |
| Front Tyre: | 110/70-R17 54H | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tyre: | 140/60-R18 64H | 130/80-17 |
| Seat Height: | 735 mm / 28.9 in | 885 mm / 34.8 in |
| Dry Weight: | 141 kg / 311 lbs | 145.0 kg / 319.7 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 15 Litres / 3.4 US gal | 12 Litres / 3.1 US gal |