Kawasaki EL250: history, specs, pictures

'Kawasaki EL250'
Manufacturer	[[Kawasaki]]
Also called	EL250 (reduced effect), EL 250 (reduced effect), EL250E, EL 250 E, EL252, EL 252, EL252 Eliminator, EL 252 Eliminator, EL 250
Production	1988 - 2001
Class	[[:Category:Road motorcycles|Road]] [[Category:Road motorcycles]]
Engine	twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	62.5mm x 41.2mm
Top Speed	90 mph (145 km/h)
Horsepower	29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 12000RPM
Torque	14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM
Fuel System	carburetor
Ignition	battery and coil
Spark Plug	NGK C8HA `88-89
Battery	12.2:1
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multi disc
Brakes	Front: single disc Rear: expanding brake
Front Tire	100/90-s17
Rear Tire	140/90-s15
Wheelbase	58.66 inches (1490 mm)
Length	85.83 inches (2180 mm)
Width	29.33 inches (745 mm)
Height	40.94 inches (1040 mm)
Seat Height	28.54 inches (725 mm)
Weight	315.26 pounds (143.0 Kg) (dry), 159.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity	2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	4.50 liters/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Kawasaki EL252 Eliminator was a twin, four-stroke Road motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1988 and 2001. It could reach a top speed of 90 mph (145 km/h). Max torque was 14.75 ft/lbs (20.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 29.37 HP (21.9 KW) @ 12000 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 62.5mm bore x 41.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 253.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi disc.

Chassis

It came with a 100/90-s17 front tire and a 140/90-s15 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake in the rear. The EL252 Eliminator was fitted with a 2.91 Gallon (11.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 315.26 pounds (143.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.66 inches (1490 mm) long.

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