The Kawasaki 250 S1 Mach I motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 150 kg (330.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 1972 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki 250 S1 Mach I 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 28% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th 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.
150 kg — heavier than about 23% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 77%.
14 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.25-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.86:1 (Undersquare) |
Model information
| Category | Classic |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | In-line three, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 45.0 x 52.3 mm (1.8 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Port control |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.25-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 150 kg (330.7 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 150.0 km/h (93.2 mph) |
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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.