Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): review, history, specs

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Class: cruiser

Production: 1998-2007

Predecessor: Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator

Model
Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V)

1998-2007

(Japan, Europe)

Kawasaki VN250 Eliminator

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1998 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-A1

1999 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-A2, VN250-A2A

2000 Japan, Europe Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-A3P, VN250-B1

2001 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-B2

2002 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-B3

2004 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-C1

2005 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-C2

2006 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-C6F

2007 Japan Name: Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Code: VN250-C7F

Specifications

Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2355 mm / 92,7 in
Overall width 775 mm / 30,5 in
Overall height 1075 mm / 42,3 in
Seat height 690 mm / 27,1 in
Wheelbase 1620 mm / 63,8 in
Ground clearance
Dry weight 171 kg / 377 lbs
Curb (wet) weight
FRAME Type Tubular double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 41 mm, 150 mm / 5,9 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 96 mm / 3,78 in

Adjustment: spring pre-load

Front tire size 120/80-17 61S
Rear tire size 160/80-15 M/C 74S
Front brake Single disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brake Drum, 160 mm
Fuel capacity 13,0 l / 3,43 US gal
Trail 150 mm / 6,1 in
Fuel economy / consumption 3,03 l / 100 km
ENGINE Type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement 2-cylinders, V-twin
Bore & Stroke 62,0 x 41,4 mm
Displacement 249 cm³ (15,19 cu in)
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Valve train Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Max. power 35,0 hp (26 kW) / 12500 rpm
Max. torque 24,0 Nm (2,4 kgf*m) / 9500 rpm
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph) 6,3 sec.
Top speed 140 km/h (87 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetors, 2x Keihin CVKR32
ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 6-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction
Final reduction
Gear ratio

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III

IV

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2.857

1.842

1.409

1.160

1.038

0,928

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator
Battery capacity

Images

Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): images, gallery.

Kawasaki Eliminator 250V
Kawasaki Eliminator 250V
Kawasaki Eliminator 250V

Videos

Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): video.

ELIMINATOR250V Kawasaki