Kawasaki EL250 (1987-90)

The Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator/ZL250LX was produced from 1987-1990. It had a four-stroke, parallel-twin, DOHC engine with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 249cc/15.2 cu-in. The bore x stroke ratio was 62 x 41.2mm, and it was liquid-cooled with a compression ratio of 12.4:1. The motorcycle had a carburetor induction, CDI ignition, and an electric start. It had a maximum power output of 33 hp/24.6kW at 12500 rpm and a maximum torque of 1.7 kgf-m/12.2 lb-ft at 9900 rpm. The transmission was six-speed with a final chain drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks, and the rear was dual shocks. It had a single 226mm disc 1-piston caliper front brake and a rear drum brake. The tires were 100/90-17 for the front and 140/90-15 for the rear. The wet weight of the bike was 155 kg/350 lbs, and the fuel capacity was 11 liters/2.9 US gal. Its average consumption was 20.8 km/lit. The braking distance from 60-0 was 14.4m, and from 100-0, it was 42.8m. Standing quarter-mile time was 16.0 sec, and the top speed was 139.8 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki EL 250 Eliminator / ZL 250LX

Year: 1987 – 90
Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 62 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
Wet-Weight: 155 kg / 350 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