| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 250FT 1978 - 1979 |
| Year | 1978 - 1979 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 248 cc / 15.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 55 x 52.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Max Power | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 20.6 Nm / 2.1 kgf-m / 15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Ignition | CDI |
| Induction | 2 x 32 mm Keihin carburetors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | Air assisted telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Spring preload adjustable |
| Front Brakes | Single disc |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 153 kg / 337 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 167 kg / 368 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 146 km/h / 90.9 mph |
A 248 cc air-cooled twin with a six-speed gearbox, single front disc and electric start, with no kickstart. The 1979 road test, which calls it the Scorpion, praises its styling, handling and smooth power build-up, and notes the drilled front disc with sintered pads and the built-in centre stand.
