The Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD motorcycle specifications include a 246 cc (15.01 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 126.6 kg (279 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KZ 250 LTD 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 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 48% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 17th 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.
246 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
721 mm — taller than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
7.9 L — larger than about 17% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,336
1,441
7% below average.
721
801
10% below average.
Mechanical overview
Model information
| Year released | 1980 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 246 cc (15.01 cu in) |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. CV32 |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | Battery and Coil |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front suspension | Extended forks |
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Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 126.6 kg (279 lb) |
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| Seat height | 721 mm (28.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,336 mm (52.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.94 L (2.10 US gal) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and Coil |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Luminous Dark Blue, Candy Persimmon Red |
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| Exhaust system | Single Megaphone Exhaust |
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