Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): review, history, specs
Class: cruiser
Production: 1998-2007
Predecessor: Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator
| Model |
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| Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V)
1998-2007 (Japan, Europe) |
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History
| History | ||
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| 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
I II III IV V VI |
1.842 1.409 1.160 1.038 0,928 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Ignition | Transistorized |
| Alternator | ||
| Battery capacity | ||
Images
Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): images, gallery.
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Videos
Kawasaki VN250 (Eliminator 250V): video.