Get technical with your new Kawasaki’s vital statistics.
Engine
Displacement
249 cm³
Bore x stroke
77.0 x 53.6 mm
Compression ratio
13.2:1
Valve/Induction system
DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel system
Carburettor: Keihin FCR-MX37
Ignition
Digital AC-CDI
Starting
Primary kick
Lubrication
Forced lubrication, semi-dry sumpTransmission
Transmission
5-speed, return
Final Drive
Chain
Primary reduction ratio
3.350 (67/20)
Gear ratios: 1st
2.142 (30/14)
Gear ratios: 2nd
1.769 (23/13)
Gear ratios: 3rd
1.444 (26/18)
Gear ratios: 4th
1.200 (24/20)
Gear ratios: 5th
1.045 (23/22)
Final reduction ratio
3.692 (48/13)
Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manualFrame
Frame type
Perimeter, aluminium
Rake/Trail
27.7°/122.3 mm
Wheel travel, front
315 mm
Wheel travel, rear
310 mm
Tyre, front
80/100-21 51M
Tyre, rear
100/90-19 57M
Steering angle, left / right
42° / 42°Suspension
Suspension, front
47 mm upside-down twin-chamber telescopic forkCompression damping: 16-way
Rebound damping:16-way
Suspension, rear
New Uni-TrakCompression damping:13-way (low-speed), 2-turns or more (high-speed)
Rebound damping: 17-way
Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Brakes
Brakes, front
Single semi-floating 250 mm petal discCaliper: Dual-piston
Brakes, rear
Single 240 mm petal discCaliper: Single-piston
Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H)
2170 mm x 820 mm x 1270 mm
Wheelbase
1470 mm
Ground Clearance
340 mm
Seat height
955 mm
Fuel capacity
8.0 litres