The Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator motorcycle specifications include a 253 cc (15.44 cu in) engine, power of 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 143 kg (315.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki EL 252 Eliminator 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 59% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 28% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th 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.
30 hp — more powerful than about 22% of Kawasaki models with power data.
253 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
725 mm — taller than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
11 L — larger than about 25% 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.
1,490
1,441
3% above average.
725
801
9% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-S17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-S15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.210 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 209.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 118.6 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.52:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2001 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 253 cc (15.44 cu in) |
| Power | 30 hp (21.9 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.5 x 41.2 mm (2.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 100/90-S17 |
| Rear tire | 140/90-S15 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 143 kg (315.3 lb) |
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| Seat height | 725 mm (28.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2098 hp/kg |
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