The Kawasaki EL 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 33 hp (24.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 159 kg (350.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1988 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki EL 250 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 55% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 24% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
33 hp — more powerful than about 24% of Kawasaki models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
159 kg — heavier than about 25% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 75%.
11 L — larger than about 25% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.208 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 207.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 132.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 33 hp (24.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 159 kg (350.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 139.0 km/h (86.4 mph) |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.