Engineered by Kawasaki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2016 Kawasaki Stockman 250 pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 20.1 HP (14.7 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 20.6 Nm (15.2 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 80.7 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 Stockman 250 measures 121 kg (267 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.17 HP/kg (6.02 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 830 mm (32.7 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 9-liter (2.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 6 indexed model years from 2012 to 2022, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
80.7 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.17 HP/kg (6.02 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
6,000–8,000 rpm
Standover Height
830 mm (32.7 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Power20.1 HP (14.7 kW)) @ 8000 RPM
Torque20.6 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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