The Kawasaki Z 250FT is a motorcycle model produced in 1978-79. It has a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 248cc and a bore x stroke of 55 x 52.4mm. The bike is air-cooled and has a compression ratio of 10.0:1, with 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors for induction and CDI ignition. The bike also features an electric start, with a maximum power output of 20.1 kW / 27 hp at 10,000 rpm and maximum torque of 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft at 8,500 rpm. The transmission is 6-speed with a final drive of a chain. Suspension includes air-assisted telescopic forks at the front and spring preload adjustable at the rear, while braking is provided by a single disc at the front and a drum at the rear. The bike has a dry weight of 153 kg / 337 lbs and a wet weight of 167 kg / 368 lbs. The fuel capacity is 13.5 liters / 3.6 US gal, making it a lightweight and fuel-efficient motorcycle.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 250FT
| Year | 1978 – 79 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke | 55 52.4 mm |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Induction | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks, |
| Rear Suspension | Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
