Z250

2016 Kawasaki Z250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 2016 Kawasaki Z250 naked motorcycle, Kawasaki features a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled twin, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 32 HP (23.4 kW) at 11,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 21 Nm (15.5 lb-ft) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 128.5 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (10,000 rpm) and peak power (11,000 rpm), 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 Z250 measures 168 kg (370 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.19 HP/kg (5.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 17-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 170 km/h (106 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2014 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.