kawasaki A1 250 Samurai (1969-71)

The Kawasaki A1 250 Samurai is a motorcycle produced from 1969-71. It features a two-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 247cc/15.1 cu-in and a compression ratio of 7.0:1. The bike has a carburetor induction and capacitor discharge ignition, and it starts with a kick. It produces a maximum power of 31 hp/22.6 kW at 8000 rpm and has a five-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The motorcycle’s front suspension includes an inner-spring telescopic fork, and the rear suspension has a shock absorber and swingarm. The bike has drum brakes in the front and rear and has 3.00-18 and 3.25-18 tires. The wet weight is 154 kg/339.5 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 13.5 liters/3.57 US US gal.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki 250 A1 Samurai

Year: 1969 -71

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