Kawasaki BJ250 Estela (1991-95)

The Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella was a motorcycle produced between 1991 and 1995. It had a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine with a capacity of 249cc and a compression ratio of 9.0:1. The engine was cooled by air and used a carburetor for induction. The bike had a maximum power of 20 horsepower at 6000 RPM, and a maximum torque of 21 Nm at 5000 RPM. The clutch was a wet, multiple disc design that was cable operated. The transmission had five gears, and the final drive was via chain. The front suspension used telescopic forks with a wheel travel of 120mm, and the rear suspension had dual shocks with a wheel travel of 75mm. Braking was achieved with a single 300mm front disc and a single 230mm rear disc. The front and rear tires were sized at 90/90-18 and 110/90-17 respectively. The bike had a length of 2090mm, a width of 780mm, and a height of 1035mm. The wheelbase was 1400mm, and the seat height was adjustable between 745mm and 775mm. The dry weight was 142kg, and the wet weight was 156kg. Finally, the fuel tank had a capacity of 14 liters.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella

Year: 1991 – 95
Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 66 X 63 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque: 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel: 120 mm / 4.7 in
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel: 75 mm / 3.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 90/90-18 51 P
Rear Tyre: 110/90-17 60 P
Dimensions: Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in
Wheelbase: 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height: 745 mm / 29.3 in – 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable
Dry Weight: 142 kg / 313 lbs
Wet Weight: 156 kg / 344 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Model History: kawasaki-estrella.com