The Kawasaki KH 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 26 hp (19.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175 kg (385.8 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the Kawasaki KH 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 65% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 14th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 16% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 30th 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.
26 hp — more powerful than about 14% of Kawasaki models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
175 kg — heavier than about 30% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 70%.
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 | 3.50-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.149 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 148.6 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 104.4 hp/L |
| 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) |
| Power | 26 hp (19.0 kW) @ 7,000 rpm |
| 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 | Single disc |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 175 kg (385.8 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 138.0 km/h (85.7 mph) |
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