Z 250 A

1982 Kawasaki Z 250 A Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 1982 Kawasaki Z 250 A utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled twin, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 27 HP (19.7 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 108.4 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 Z 250 A measures 167 kg (368 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.16 HP/kg (6.19 kg per horsepower). The 13.5-liter (3.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 145 km/h (90 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 1980 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.