Kawasaki 250 F11 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki 250 F11 motorcycle specifications include a 247 cc (15.07 cu in) engine, power of 23.5 hp (17.2 kW) @ 6,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 127 kg (280 lb).

Key specifications

1972-1974Model years
247 ccDisplacement
23.5 hpPower
127 kgWet weight
9.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
197219731974

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1972 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki 250 F11 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.

Engine power23.5 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 68% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Displacement247 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight127 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 39% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 17th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity9.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 38% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power13th

23.5 hp — more powerful than about 13% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement16th

247 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight17th

127 kg — heavier than about 17% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 83%.

Fuel capacity20th

9.5 L — larger than about 20% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, two-stroke • 247 cc • Air cooled • 23.5 hp
Chassis snapshot

5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 4.00-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 4.00-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.185 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 185.0 hp/tonne
Specific power 95.1 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, two-stroke
Displacement 247 cc (15.07 cu in)
Power 23.5 hp (17.2 kW) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 68.0 x 68 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 7.0:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Port control

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake
Rear brakes Expanding brake
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 4.00-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 127 kg (280 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 9.50 L (2.51 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 125.0 km/h (77.7 mph)

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