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40/100Commuter
Power
17 HP
Top Speed
126 km/h
Engine
250 ccm
Technical Overview
1983 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's allround motorcycle platform, the 1983 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Belt Drive features a 250 cc (15.3 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 68 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Z 250 LTD Belt Drive measures 144 kg (317 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.47 kg per horsepower). The 12-liter (3.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 126 km/h (78 mph).
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Brakes
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Transmission
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