Kawasaki Estrella: history, specs, pictures

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Kawasaki Estrella
Manufacturer
Also called Estrella RS, Estrella 250, Estrella Special Edition, Estrella Final Edition
Production 1997 - 2018
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 66.0mm x 73.0mm
Top Speed 75 mph (121 km/h)
Horsepower 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 8000RPM
Torque 13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 6000RPM
Fuel System injection
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet, multi-plate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: swing arm, dual shocks
Brakes Front: single disc
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire 90/90-18
Rear Tire 110/90-17
Wheelbase 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
Length 81.69 inches (2075 mm)
Width 29.72 inches (755 mm)
Height 40.55 inches (1030 mm)
Seat Height 28.94 inches (735 mm)
Weight 326.28 pounds (148.0 Kg) (dry), 161.0 kg (wet)
Oil Capacity 0.53 Gallon (2.00 Liters)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption 2.56 liters/100 km (39.1 km/l or 91.88 mpg)
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki Estrella Final Edition was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Kawasaki between 1997 and 2018. It could reach a top speed of 75 mph (121 km/h). Max torque was 13.28 ft/lbs (18.0 Nm) @ 6000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 8000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 66.0mm bore x 73.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a single overhead cams (sohc).

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet, multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 90/90-18 front tire and a 110/90-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a swing arm, dual shocks. The Estrella Final Edition was fitted with a 3.43 Gallon (13.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 326.28 pounds (148.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.