Kawasaki GPZ250 (1983-85)

The Kawasaki GPz 250 was produced from 1983 to 1985 and was equipped with a four-stroke parallel twin SOHC engine with a capacity of 248cc. It had a liquid-cooled system and a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The motorcycle had 2x Keihin CVK32 for induction, constant velocity, diaphragm-type, and electronic advance ignition. The spark plug used was NGK C8HA or ND U24FS-L.

The Kawasaki GPz 250 had an electric starting system and could generate 33 horsepower or 26.4 kW of power at 10,500 RPM. At 9500 RPM, it could produce 2.3 kgf-m or 16.6 lb-ft of torque. Clutch features included a wet, multi-disc, manual, and cable-actuated transmission with a six-speed gear system. A belt was used for the final drive.

The motorcycle weighed 146 kg or 321 pounds and featured a tubular diamond frame, hydraulic telescoping fork for front suspension, and Uni-Trak single-shock system for rear suspension. The front brakes used two discs, while the rear brakes were a single disc. Tyres used were 90/90-18 for the front and 110/80-18 for the rear. It had a fuel capacity of 17 litres or 4.4 US gallons.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki GPz 250

Year: 1983 – 85


Engine: Four stroke parallel twin SOHC
Capacity: 248 cc / 15.1 cc-in
Bore x Stroke: 55 52.4 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.0:1
Induction: 2x Keihin CVK32, Constant velocity, diaphragm-type.
Ignition: Electronic advance
Spark Plug: NGK C8HA or ND U24FS-L (Canada: NGK CR8HS or ND U24FSR-U)
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 33 hp / 26.4 kW @ 10500 rpm
Max Torque: 2.3 kgf-m / 16.6 lb-ft @ 9500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Belt
Frame: Tubular diamond

Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescoping fork
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak single-shock system
Front Brakes: 2x discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc
Front Tyre: 90/90-18
Rear Tyre: 110/80-18
Dry-Weight: 146 kg / 321 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 Litres / 4.4 US gal

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