Kawasaki KT250

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Kawasaki KT250
Manufacturer Kawasaki
Production 1975-
Engine 250cc two-stroke
Bore / Stroke 69.5 x 65 mm
Horse Power 16bhp @ 6,500 rpm
Weight 211.4lbs
Competition Honda TL250
Suzuki RL250
Yamaha TY250
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The KT250 was Kawasaki's first production trials machine. It had a 69.5 x 65 mm piston port two-stroke engine based on that of the Kawasaki F11. It had a maximum power output of 16bhp @ 6,500 rpm and was the first Japanese trials bike to be competitive with those produced by the Spanish. Carburetion was via a 26mm Mikuni and it weighted in at a competitive 211.4lb. The machine as a whole was based on a racing works bike developed by European Trials champion Don Smith.

1975

1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green
1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green
1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green
1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green
1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green
1975 Kawasaki KT250 in Green


1976

KT250A2