The Kawasaki A1 250 Samurai motorcycle was produced from 1966 to 1968 and features a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with two rotary inlet valves and a capacity of 247 cc. It has a bore x stroke of 53 x 56.0 mm, an air-cooled cooling system, and a compression ratio of 7.0:1. The bike has a carburetor induction and capacitor discharge ignition, with a kick starting system. It produces a maximum power of 31 hp / 22.6 kW @ 8000 rpm and has a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension consists of an inner-spring telescopic fork, while the rear uses a shock absorber and swing arm. The bike utilizes drum brakes on both the front and rear wheels and rides on 3.00 -18 front and 3.25 -18 rear tyres. It has a wet weight of 154 kg / 339.5 lbs and a fuel capacity of 13.5 litres / 3.57 US US gal.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki 250 A1 Samurai
| Year | 1966 – 68 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two-stroke, parallel twin, 2 rotary inlet valves |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.1 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 53 x 56.0 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Induction | Carburetor |
| Ignition | Capacitor discharge ignition |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 31 hp / 22.6 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Inner-spring telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Shock absorber and swing arm |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00 -18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.25 -18 |
| Wet Weight | 154 kg / 339.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.57 US US gal |
