Engineered by Kawasaki for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1977 Kawasaki KR250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, two-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, maximum torque reaches 47.5 Nm (35 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through chain final drive. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 54.0 x 54.4 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches).
On the scales, the KR250 measures 104 kg (229 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,360 mm (53.5 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1975 to 1977, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwin, two-stroke
Torque47.5 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 35.0 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM
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Torque
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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