Kawasaki Z 250F (1982-83)

The Kawasaki Z250FT was a popular motorcycle model made between 1982 and 1983. It featured a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 248cc, which produced a maximum power of 27hp at 10000rpm and maximum torque of 20.6 Nm at 8500rpm. The engine was cooled by air and had a compression ratio of 10.0:1. The motorcycle had a 6-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension consisted of air-assisted telescopic forks while the rear suspension was spring preload adjustable. The front brake was a single disc while the rear brake was a drum. The motorcycle had 3.00-18 front and 3.50-18 rear tyres. It had a dry weight of 153kg and a wet weight of 167kg. The fuel capacity was 13.5 litres.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 250FT

Year: 1982 – 83


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

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