KH 250

1977 Kawasaki KH 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's classic motorcycle lineup, the 1977 Kawasaki KH 250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled in-line three, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 26 HP (19 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 104.4 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 KH 250 measures 175 kg (386 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.73 kg per horsepower). The 14-liter (3.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 138 km/h (86 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1975 to 1978, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.