1997 Kawasaki ZXR 250 Motorcycle Service Manual

Kawasaki ZXR 250 (ZX250-C6) Technical Documentation

• Covers the 1997 Kawasaki ZXR 250 (ZX250-C6) with 249 mL four-cylinder liquid-cooled engine and six-speed transmission
• Official Kawasaki Heavy Industries publication, First Edition February 28, 1997
• Contains 47 exploded-view component diagrams with torque specifications and 16 detailed maintenance chapters
• Laid out for standard letter and A4 printing
• Full-text search finds any part number in seconds
• This 1997 edition serves as the original baseline factory reference for the ZX250-C6 sportbike specification and service architecture

Manual Coverage and Systems

The 1997 Kawasaki ZXR 250 service manual provides technical data and assembly guidelines across all major motorcycle systems. This document details service procedures for the fuel system, including Keihin CVK-D30 carburetor synchronization and adjustments, alongside comprehensive cooling system maintenance like water pump inspection and thermostat testing. It further outlines engine top-end work including valve clearance inspection, camshaft removal, and piston ring end gap verification for the liquid-cooled four-cylinder motor. The manual also documents chassis components, covering front and rear suspension, steering head bearing lubrication, and disc brake assembly.

Specification Highlights

Electrical and drivetrain references include transmission gear ratios, primary reduction system data, and alternator output values specified at 22 A / 14 V at 8,500 rpm. The 1997 Kawasaki ZXR 250 engine oil capacity is documented as 2.6 liters for completely dry conditions. Coolant system capacity is specified at 1.2 liters including the reserve tank. Valve clearance for the intake is listed at 0.15–0.24 mm in the engine top end specification table. Cylinder head bolt torque for the 7 mm bolts is set to 18 N-m as listed in the fastener data. Clutch hub nut torque is specified at 130 N-m for secure final assembly. This official 254-page Kawasaki OEM manual provides authorized engine, chassis, and electrical reference data for the 1997 ZXR 250 ZX250-C6 motorcycle model.