| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 250FS 1979 - 1980 |
| Year | 1979 - 1980 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 14.2 kW / 19 hp @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 12.9 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Battery and coil |
| Induction | 2 x 26 mm Keihin carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, air assisted |
| Rear Suspension | Swing arm, 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 737 mm / 29 in |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 145 km/h / 90.1 mph |
A small-capacity 250 cc air-cooled parallel twin from Kawasaki's late-1970s range, aimed at first-time and budget riders. It has a five-speed gearbox, drum brakes at both ends and a low seat height. The period road test says the engine was based on the KL250 trail bike unit, with larger valves and points ignition.
