EL 250

1988 Kawasaki EL 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1988 Kawasaki EL 250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 33 HP (24.1 kW) at 12,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 132.5 HP per liter, the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.

On the scales, the EL 250 measures 159 kg (351 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.21 HP/kg (4.82 kg per horsepower). The 11-liter (2.9 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 139 km/h (86 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1988 to 1992, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.