Estrella Special Edition

2016 Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the allround motorcycle segment, the 2016 Kawasaki Estrella Special Edition pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 18 HP (13.1 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 18 Nm (13.3 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 72.3 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 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 0.11 HP/kg (8.94 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 735 mm (28.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,410 mm (55.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 13-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 2.56 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 508 km (316 miles) between fill-ups.

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.