The Kawasaki KE-250 motorcycle specifications include a 250 cc (15.26 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,600 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 120.2 kg (265 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KE-250 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 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 76th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 43% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 18th 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.
27 hp — more powerful than about 20% of Kawasaki models with power data.
250 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
836 mm — taller than about 76% of Kawasaki models.
8.7 L — larger than about 18% 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.
2,189
2,122
3% above average.
836
801
4% above average.
239
187
28% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Engine oil capacity | 0.70 L (0.74 US qt) |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.225 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 224.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 108.0 hp/L |
Model information
| Year released | 1977 |
|---|---|
| Category | Enduro / offroad |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
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| Displacement | 250 cc (15.26 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 25.0 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 4,600 rpm |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni VM28SS |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Starter | Kick |
| Oil capacity | 0.70 L (0.74 US qt) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 120.2 kg (265 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 836 mm (32.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,189 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 239 mm (9.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 8.71 L (2.30 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 128.0 km/h (79.5 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.2246 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 6volts |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Emerald green, Red. |
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