Z 250 LTD

1981 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's naked motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Kawasaki Z 250 LTD relies on a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke powerplant. 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 chain final drive. With a specific output of 69.1 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 measures 143 kg (315 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.12 HP/kg (8.41 kg per horsepower). The 8-liter (2.1 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 116 km/h (72 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1981 to 1983, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.