The Kawasaki GPZ250 Belt Drive motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 165 kg (363.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki GPZ250 Belt Drive 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 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 21% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
165 kg — heavier than about 27% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 73%.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 90/90-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 110/80-18 |
| Front tire width | 90 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 110 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 80% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.05:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1983 |
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| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 55.0 x 52.4 mm (2.2 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Dual disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 90/90-18 |
| Rear tire | 110/80-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 165 kg (363.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph) |
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