Kawasaki EL 252 (1995-98)

The Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator was a motorcycle produced from 1995 to 1998. Its engine was a four-stroke, parallel twin-cylinder, DOHC with four valves per cylinder and a capacity of 253cc / 15.4 cu-in. The bike had a liquid-cooled system, a compression ratio of 12.4:1, and a carburetor induction. The CDI ignition allowed for electric starting. The Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator had a maximum power of 33 hp / 24.6 kW at 12500 rpm and a maximum power rear tire of 24.7 hp at 11750 rpm. Its maximum torque was 1.7 kgf-m / 12.2 lb-ft at 9900 rpm. The bike had a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks while the rear suspension was dual shocks. The braking system included a single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper for the front brakes and a drum for the rear brakes. The Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator’s front tire size was 100/90-17 with a rear tire size of 140/90-15. It had a wheelbase of 1490mm / 58.7in and a seat height of 725mm / 28.5in. The motorcycle weighed 143.0 kg / 315.3 lbs and had a fuel capacity of 11 liters / 2.9 US gal. Its average consumption was 20.8 km/lit, while its braking distance at 60-0 / 100-0 was 14.4m / 42.8m. It had a standing quarter-mile of 16.0 seconds at 127.8 km/h and a top speed of 139.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator

Year: 1995 – 98
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 253 cc / 15.4 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 62.5 x 41.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.4:1
Induction: Carburetor
Ignition: CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 33 hp / 24.6kW @ 12500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 24.7 hp @ 11750 rpm
Max Torque: 1.7 kgf-m / 12.2 lb-ft @ 9900 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Dual shocks
Front Brakes: Single 226mm disc 1 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Drum
Front Tyre: 100/90-17
Rear Tyre: 140/90-15
Wheelbase: 1490 mm / 58.7 in
Seat Height: 725 mm / 28.5 in
Dry Weight: 143.0 kg / 315.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal
Consumption Average: 20 8 km/lit
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 14.4 m / 42.8 m
Standing 1/4 Mile: 16.0 sec / 127.8 km/h
Top Speed: 139.8 km/h