Kawasaki Estrella Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Estrella motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 159 kg (350.5 lb).

Key specifications

1999, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017Model years
249 ccDisplacement
21.0 Nm @ 6,000 rpmTorque
159 kgWet weight
745 mmSeat height
14 LFuel tank
1,400 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
1999201120132014201520162017
Year-specific specification changes

The 1999 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Front tire
2014201590/90-19
Rear tire
20142015110/90-18
Torque
201320.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 6,500 rpm
2014201718.0 Nm (1.8 kgf-m or 13.3 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Wet weight
20152017161 kg (354.9 lb)
Wheelbase
201520171,410 mm (55.5 inches)
Cooling system
20132017Liquid
Fuel capacity
201320147.00 L (1.85 US gal)
2015201713.00 L (3.43 US gal)
Fuel consumption
201520172.56 L/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg)
Greenhouse gases
2015201759.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)
Seat height
20152017735 mm (28.9 inches)

How the Kawasaki Estrella 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Wet weight159 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 24% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height745 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 7% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 22nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity14 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th 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.

Displacement24th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight25th

159 kg — heavier than about 25% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 75%.

Seat height22nd

745 mm — taller than about 22% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity37th

14 L — larger than about 37% 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.

Wheelbase1,400 mm
This bike

1,400

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height745 mm
This bike

745

Kawasaki avg

801

7% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,400 mmSeat 745 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 90/90-18 front / 110/90-17 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 90/90-18
Rear tire size 110/90-17
Front tire width 90 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 18 in
Rear tire width 110 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 90%
Rear rim diameter 17 in
Estimated theoretical fuel range 467 km
Bore/stroke ratio 0.90:1 (Undersquare)

Model information

Category Classic

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Torque 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,000 rpm
Bore × stroke 66.0 x 73 mm (2.6 x 2.9 inches)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Front wheel travel 120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear wheel travel 75 mm (3.0 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Front tire 90/90-18
Rear tire 110/90-17

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 159 kg (350.5 lb)
Seat height 745 mm (29.3 inches)
Wheelbase 1,400 mm (55.1 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 14.00 L (3.70 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.00 L/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 69.6 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 121.0 km/h (75.2 mph)
0–100 km/h 13.90 seconds
60–140 km/h 18.30 seconds

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.