Kawasaki GPz250R

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Kawasaki GPz250R
Manufacturer
Production 1986
Engine
Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder
Compression ratio 12.4:1
Ignition Electronic advance
Spark Plug NGK CR8HSA, CR8HIX, CR8HVX option CR7HSA, CR7HIX
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame Tubular diamond design
Suspension Front: Telescopic forks
Rear: UNI-TRAK single shock
Brakes Front: Single 260mm disc
Rear: Single 230mm disc
Front Tire 100/80-16
Rear Tire 120/80-16
Wheelbase 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height 740 mm / 29.3 in
Weight 138 kg / 304 lbs (dry), 160 kg / 355 lbs (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal
Manuals Service Manual



Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder. The engine featured a 12.4:1 compression ratio.

Drive[edit | edit source]

Power was moderated via the Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 100/80-16 front tire and a 120/80-16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 260mm 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 UNI-TRAK single shock. The GPz250R was fitted with a 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 138 kg / 304 lbs. The wheelbase was 1400 mm / 55.1 in long.

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Overview[edit | edit source]

Kawasaki GPz 250R









Make Model Kawasaki GPz 250R
Year 1986
Engine Type Four stroke . parallel twin, DOHC , 4 valve per cylinder
Displacement 248 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore X Stroke 62 х 41.2mm
Cooling System Liquid cooled
Compression 12.4:1
Induction 2x Keihin CVK30 Constant velocity, diaphragm-type
Ignition Electronic advance
Spark Plug NGK CR8HSA, CR8HIX, CR8HVX option CR7HSA, CR7HIX
Starting Electric
Max Power 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm
Max Torque 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame Tubular diamond design
Front Suspension Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel 140 mm / 5.5 in
Rear Suspension UNI-TRAK single shock
Rear Wheel Travel 130 mm / 5.1 in
Front Brakes Single 260mm disc
Rear Brakes Single 230mm disc
Front Tire 100/80-16
Rear Tire 120/80-16
Rake 27°
Trail 84 mm / 3.3 in
Wheelbase 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height 740 mm / 29.3 in
Ground Clearance 150 mm / 6.1 in
Dry Weight 138 kg / 304 lbs
Wet Weight 160 kg / 355 lbs
Fuel Capacity 18 Liters / 4.7 US gal