The Kawasaki EL 252 motorcycle specifications include a 252 cc (15.38 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 143 kg (315.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1996 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki EL 252 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 63% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th 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.
252 cc — larger displacement than about 24% 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.
2,180
2,122
Close to average.
745
833
11% below average.
1,040
1,175
12% below average.
1,490
1,441
3% above average.
160
187
14% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-17 55S |
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| Rear tire size | 140/90-15 MC 70S |
| Front tire width | 100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 90% |
| Rear rim diameter | 15 in |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 244 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.52:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 252 cc (15.38 cu in) |
| Torque | 19.7 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.5 x 41.2 mm (2.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | battery and coil |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | wet multi disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Rake | 29.0° |
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| Trail | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 100/90-17 55S |
| Rear tire | 140/90-15 MC 70S |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 143 kg (315.3 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,040 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 3.00 L (0.79 US gal) |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 L/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.2098 hp/kg |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | and coil |
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Other specifications
| Color options | black |
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