Kawasaki Z250: history, specs, pictures
'Kawasaki Z250' | |
Manufacturer | [[Kawasaki]] |
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Also called | Z 250, Z250 LTD Belt Drive, Z 250 LTD Belt Drive, Z250 LTD, Z 250 LTD, Z250J, Z 250 J, ZXR250, ZXR 250, ZXR250C Ninja, ZXR250c, ZXR 250c, ZZ-R 250, Z250SL ABS, Z 250SL ABS, Z250 Special Edition, Z250SL, Z250A, Z250C, Z 250 C, Z 250 A |
Production | 1979 - 2017 |
Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 72.0mm x 61.2mm |
Top Speed | 103 mph (165 km/h) |
Horsepower | 31.38 HP (23.4 KW) @ 9700RPM |
Torque | 15.49 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 8600RPM |
Fuel System | injection. 38 mm |
Ignition | tcbi with digital advance |
Battery | 11.3:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork Rear: bottom-link uni-trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload |
Brakes | Front: single disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. Rear: single disc. two-piston calipers. |
Front Tire | 110/80-17 |
Rear Tire | 140/70-17 |
Wheelbase | 52.36 inches (1330 mm) |
Length | 79.13 inches (2010 mm) |
Width | 29.53 inches (750 mm) |
Height | 40.35 inches (1025 mm) |
Seat Height | 30.91 inches (785 mm) |
Weight | 326.28 pounds (148.0 Kg) (dry), 148.0 kg (wet) |
Oil Capacity | 0.69 Gallon (2.60 Liters) |
Fuel Capacity | 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 3.70 liters/100 km (27.0 km/l or 63.57 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Kawasaki Z250 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1979 and 2017. It could reach a top speed of 103 mph (165 km/h). Max torque was 15.49 ft/lbs (21.0 Nm) @ 8600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 31.38 HP (23.4 KW) @ 9700 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 61.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc.
Chassis
It came with a 110/80-17 front tire and a 140/70-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. hydraulic. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. two-piston calipers. in the rear. The front suspension was a 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a bottom-link uni-trak with gas-charged shock and 5-way adjustable preload. The Z250 was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 326.28 pounds (148.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 52.36 inches (1330 mm) long.