Kawasaki Z250 J Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki Z250 J motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 8,250 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 166 kg (366 lb).

Key specifications

1981-1983Model years
249 ccDisplacement
17 hpPower
166 kgWet weight
13.5 LFuel tank
Model years covered
198119821983

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1981 baseline were found in the available data.

How the Kawasaki Z250 J 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.

Engine power17 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 77% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 9th percentile across Kawasaki models.

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 weight166 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 20% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 27th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity13.5 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 12% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 31st 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.

Engine power9th

17 hp — more powerful than about 9% of Kawasaki models with power data.

Displacement24th

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

Wet weight27th

166 kg — heavier than about 27% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 73%.

Fuel capacity31st

13.5 L — larger than about 31% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Twin, four-stroke • 249 cc • Air cooled • 17 hp
Chassis snapshot

6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 3.00-18 front / 3.50-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-18
Rear tire size 3.50-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.102 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 102.4 hp/tonne
Specific power 68.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.05:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Unspecified category

Engine specifications

Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 17 hp (12.4 kW) @ 8,250 rpm
Bore × stroke 55.0 x 52.4 mm (2.2 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Valves per cylinder 2
Cooling system Air
Fuel control Overhead Cams (OHC)

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 3.00-18
Rear tire 3.50-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 166 kg (366 lb)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 13.50 L (3.57 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)

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