The Kawasaki Z250C motorcycle was produced between 1981-82 and came with a four-stroke, parallel twin engine with a capacity of 248cc. It featured a cooling system powered by air and had a compression ratio of 8.9:1. The motorcycle had an electric starting system and reached a maximum power of 14.2 kW or 19 hp at 8,000 rpm. Its front suspension was a telescopic fork, air-assisted, with a swingarm 5-way adjustable spring preload as the rear suspension. Braking was done using a drum system for both front and rear wheels, with alloy, 7 spoke wheels. The seat height was 737 mm or 29 inches, and the dry weight was 132 kg or 291 lbs. The motorcycle had a fuel capacity of 9.1 liters or 2.4 US gallons, and its top speed was 145 km/h or 90.1 mph. In a 1979 road test of competing models (Yamaha XS250, Kawasaki Z250, and Honda CB250N), the Kawasaki Z250C was evaluated.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki Z 250FS
| Year | 1981 – 82 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8.9:1 |
| Induction | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 14.2 kW / 19 hp @ 8 000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 12.9 lb-ft @ 7 000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, air assisted |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| Front Wheel | Alloy, 7 spoke, 2.75 – 18 |
| Rear Wheel | Alloy, 7 spoke, 4.60 – 16 |
| Seat Height | 737 mm / 29 in |
| Dry Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Acceleration | 0 – 100 km/h / 62 mph: 11.3 sec |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90.1 mph |
| Road Test | Yamaha XS250. Kawasaki Z250. Honda CB250N. Which Bike 1979 |
