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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | DR-Z 250 | 
			
				| Years: | 2005-08 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves, TSCC | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 249 cc / 15.2 cu in | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 73. x 59.6 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 10.4:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air/oil cooled | 
			
					
						| Lubrication System: | Wet sump | 
			
					
						| Induction: | Mikuni TM28SS carburetor or 32 mm carburetor in Calafornia | 
			
					
						| Battery: | 12V, 4Ah | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Electric / Kick | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Digital CDI | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Mulit-plate | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 6 Speed, constant mesh | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Chain | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratios: | 1st 2.42 / 2nd 1.73 / 3rd 1.33 / 4th 1.11 / 5th 0.95 / 6th 0.83 | 
			
					
						| Final Drive Ratio: | 3.77 | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | 43 mm Showa telescopic, oil-damped, 12-way adjustable compression and 17-way rebound damping | 
			
					
						| Front Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11 in | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Link-type, gas/oil-damped, fully-adjustable compression/rebound damping and preload, Showa | 
			
					
						| Rear Wheel Travel: | 280 mm / 11 in | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | Single disc, 250 mm | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Single disc, 220 mm | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 80/100-21 | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 100/100-18 | 
			
					
						| Rake: | 26.5o | 
			
					
						| Trail: | 108 mm / 4.3 in | 
			
					
						| Dimensions: | Length: 2150 mm / 84.6 in Width: 880 mm / 34.6 in Height: 1215 mm / 47.8 in | 
			
					
						| Wheelbase: | 1455 mm / 57.3 in | 
			
					
						| Ground Clearance: | 300 mm / 11.8 in | 
			
					
						| Seat Height: | 900 mm / 35.4 in | 
			
					
						| Dry Weight: | 115 kg / 254 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 10.5 L / 2.8 US gal / 2.3 Imp gal |