Kawasaki Z250C (1981-82)

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.

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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