Kawasaki Z250LTD (1983-85)

The Kawasaki Z250LTD was a four-stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder motorcycle produced from 1983-85. It had a 248 cc capacity, a bore and stroke of 70 x 64mm, and was air cooled. The compression ratio was 8.9:1 and it had a carburetor induction system with battery ignition and an electric starter. The Z250LTD could reach a maximum power of 19 hp and torque of 18 Nm, with a 5-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was telescopic forks and the rear suspension was dual shocks, with both front and rear brakes being drum brakes. Tyres were 2.75-18 for the front and 4.60-16 for the rear, with a wet weight of 143 kg and fuel capacity of 8 litres or 2.1 US gallons.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki Z 250LTD

Year: 1983 – 85

Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder

Capacity: 248 cc / 15.1 cu-in

Bore x Stroke: 70 x 64.mm

Cooling System: Air cooled

Compression Ratio: 8.9:1

Induction: Carburetor

Ignition: Battery / coil

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 19 hp / 14 kW @ 10000 rpm

Max Torque: 18 Nm @ 7000 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Front Suspension: Telescopic forks

Rear Suspension: Dual shocks

Front Brakes: Drum

Rear Brakes: Drum

Front Tyre: 2.75-18

Rear Tyre: 4.60-16

Wet Weight: 143 kg / 315 lbs

Fuel Capacity: 8 Litres / 2.1 US gal