The Kawasaki Z250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 32 hp (23.4 kW), a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
The 2014 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z250 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 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
714
833
14% below average.
1,110
1,175
6% below average.
1,400
1,441
Close to average.
785
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.190 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 190.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 128.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Naked bike |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 32 hp (23.4 kW) |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Sold in some Asian countries. |
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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.