The Kawasaki KH 250 was a two-stroke, transverse three-cylinder motorcycle produced from 1980 to 1981. It had a engine capacity of 249 cc and a maximum power of 28 hp at 7500 rpm. The bike had a kick start and was equipped with CDI ignition. The 5-speed transmission and chain final drive enabled smooth riding. The KH 250 was built on a double tubular steel cradle frame and had telescopic hydraulic forks and dual shocks rear suspension. The front brake had a single disc and the rear brake was a 180 mm drum. The bike had a length of 2020 mm, width of 820 mm, and wheelbase of 1374 mm. Its dry weight was 157 kg and it had a fuel capacity of 14 litres, with an average consumption of 43 mpg. The Kawasaki KH 250 had a top speed of 90 mph and could complete a standing quarter-mile in 15.8 seconds.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki KH 250
| Year | 1980 – 81 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Two stroke, transverse three cylinder, |
| Capacity | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke | 45 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Induction | 3x Mikuni VM22SC, 22 mm carburetor |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Kick |
| Max Power | 28 hp @7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 2.7 kgf-m / @ 7000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Double tubular steel cradle |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic hydraulic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks, swingarm |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | 180mm Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.25-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dimensions | Length 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1374 mm / 54.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 152 mm / 6.0 in |
| Dry Weight / | 157 kg / 348 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 43 mpg |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 15.8 sec |
| Top Speed | 90 mph |
