| MODEL | KAWASAKI GPZ 250R 1987 |
| Year | 1987 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 62 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 45 hp / 33.5 kW @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic advance |
| Induction | 2 x Keihin CVK30, constant velocity, diaphragm type |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet, multi-disc, manual, cable-actuated |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Tubular diamond design |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK single shock |
| Front Brakes | Single 260mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 740 mm / 29.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm / 55.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 6.1 in |
| Dry Weight | 138 kg / 304 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 160 kg / 355 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 100/80-16 |
| Rear Tyre | 120/80-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 1987 GPZ 250R, carrying the same 248 cc DOHC parallel twin and chassis that the 1986 model had on this site. It produced 45 hp at 11,000 rpm and rode on 16-inch wheels with a tubular diamond frame and Uni-Trak rear suspension. The page gives the same seat height, ground clearance and weights as the 1986 entry.
