Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella
Kawasaki BJ250 Estrella | |
Manufacturer | |
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Also called | BJ 250 Estrella |
Production | 1991 - 95 |
Engine | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Ignition | CDI |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Suspension | Front: Telescopic forks Rear: Dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: Single 300mm disc Rear: Single 230mm disc |
Front Tire | 90/90-18 51 P |
Rear Tire | 110/90-17 60 P |
Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
Seat Height | 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable |
Weight | 142 kg / 313 lbs (dry), 156 kg / 344 lbs (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
Engine
The engine was a Air cooled cooled Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves. The engine featured a 9.0:1 compression ratio.
Drive
Power was moderated via the Wet, multiple discs, cable operated.
Chassis
It came with a 90/90-18 51 P front tire and a 110/90-17 60 P rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc in the front and a Single 230mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic forks while the rear was equipped with a Dual shocks. The BJ250 Estrella was fitted with a 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 142 kg / 313 lbs. The wheelbase was 1400 mm / 55.1 in long.
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Overview
Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella
Overview
In 1991 Kawasaki decided
to start building a nostalgic looking motorcycle for the Japanese market,
described as »New Classic Sports Model«.
The market launch in Japan took place in 1992. In 2016 the Kawasaki Estrella still belongs to the motorcycles delivered by Kawasaki - unfortunately not on the european market.
In Germany, the Estrella was available in two versions - and three variants - from 1994 to 1999. It is said that selling the Estrella in Germany and some other european countries happened more or less by mistake by Kawasaki! The total amount of Estrellas ever sold in the whole of Central Europe may be less than 5,000! There were less than 1,500 Estrellas in Germany in 2005.
In Japan, the Estrella has been available in eight versions and numerous variants from 1992 until today. In contrast to Central Europe (with less obstacles to get the driving licence for big bikes) the Estrella has been a big success in Japan. More than 100,000 Estrellas have been produced so far.
Make Model | Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella |
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Year | 1991 - 95 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves |
Displacement | 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in |
Bore X Stroke | 66 X 63 mm |
Cooling System | Air cooled |
Compression | 9.0:1 |
Lubrication | Wet sump |
Induction | Carburetor |
Ignition | CDI |
Starting | Electric |
Max Power | 20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm |
Max Torque | 21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Transmission | 5 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
Front Wheel Travel | 120 mm / 4.7 in |
Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
Rear Wheel Travel | 75 mm / 3.0 in |
Front Brakes | Single 300mm disc |
Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
Front Tire | 90/90-18 51 P |
Rear Tire | 110/90-17 60 P |
Dimensions | Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in Width 780 mm / 30.7 in Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in |
Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
Seat Height | 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable |
Dry Weight | 142 kg / 313 lbs |
Wet Weight | 156 kg / 344 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 14 Liters / 3.7 US gal |
Model History | kawasaki-estrella.com |