Estrella

1999 Kawasaki Estrella Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1999 Kawasaki Estrella classic motorcycle, Kawasaki utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 6,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 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 68.3 HP per liter and a 500 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (6,500 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 measures 159 kg (351 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.11 HP/kg (9.35 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 745 mm (29.3 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 3 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 467 km (290 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 121 km/h (75 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1999 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.