The Kawasaki Z250SL 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 148 kg (326.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Z250SL 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 29% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th 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.
1,935
2,122
9% below average.
700
833
16% below average.
1,011
1,175
14% below average.
1,330
1,441
8% below average.
785
801
Close to average.
180
187
4% below 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 | 0.216 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 216.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 128.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| 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 |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tube diamond |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with adjustable spring preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 24.0° |
| Trail | 90 mm (3.5 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 148 kg (326.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 1,935 mm (76.2 inches) |
| Overall width | 700 mm (27.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,011 mm (39.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm (7.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Green, black |
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