Kawasaki KH250 (1980-81)

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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

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