The Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 32 hp (23.4 kW) @ 11,000 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 168 kg (370.4 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Z250 Special Edition 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 57% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 23rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 19% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 28th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 35th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th 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.
32 hp — more powerful than about 23% of Kawasaki models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
168 kg — heavier than about 28% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 72%.
785 mm — taller than about 35% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% 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.
2,085
2,122
Close to average.
714
833
14% below average.
1,110
1,175
6% below average.
1,400
1,441
Close to average.
785
801
Close to average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/70-17 |
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| Rear tire size | 140/70-17 |
| Front tire width | 110 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 17 in |
| Rear tire width | 140 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.190 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 190.5 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 128.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2016 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 32 hp (23.4 kW) @ 11,000 rpm |
| Torque | 21.0 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.5 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.6:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 37mm hydraulic telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-link Uni-Trak with 5-way adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 26.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Front tire | 110/70-17 |
| Rear tire | 140/70-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 168 kg (370.4 lb) |
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| Seat height | 785 mm (30.9 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,085 mm (82.1 inches) |
| Overall width | 714 mm (28.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,110 mm (43.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 170.0 km/h (105.6 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Comments | Sold in some Asian countries. |
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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.