Kawasaki Z 250F (1978-79)

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