The Kawasaki KR250 motorcycle specifications include a 247 cc (15.07 cu in) engine, power of 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 12,000 rpm, and a listed weight of 104 kg (229.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1975 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KR250 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 26% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 49th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th 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.
55 hp — more powerful than about 49% of Kawasaki models with power data.
247 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.25-18 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.5-17 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.529 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 528.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 222.7 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.00:1 (Square) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 247 cc (15.07 cu in) |
| Power | 55 hp (40.1 kW) @ 12,000 rpm |
| Torque | 47.5 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 35.0 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 54.0 x 54 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni 34mm |
| Ignition | Kokusan generator |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double cradle frame |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc |
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| Rear brakes | Double disc |
| Front tire | 3.25-18 |
| Rear tire | 3.5-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 104 kg (229.3 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,360 mm (53.5 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 241.4 km/h (150.0 mph) |
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| Power/weight ratio | 0.5288 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options | Green |
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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.