2014 Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Kawasaki's allround motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20 HP (14.6 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20 Nm (14.8 lb-ft) at 6,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.3 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,500 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Estrella Special Edition measures 161 kg (355 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.05 kg per horsepower). The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2014 to 2016, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.3 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.12 HP/kg (8.05 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,500–8,000 rpm
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.0 HP (14.6 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque20.0 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.8 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM
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Power
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Torque
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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