| MODEL | KAWASAKI Z 250FT 1980 - 1981 |
| Year | 1980 - 1981 |
| 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 | Duplex type (per road test text) |
| 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 | 838 mm / 33 in |
| Wheelbase | 1346 mm / 53 in |
| 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 | 61 mpg (mean, road test) |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h / 87 mph (indicated, road test) |
A road-tested 248 cc air-cooled twin sold as the Scorpion, with a six-speed gearbox, air-assisted forks and a single front disc. The test praises its handling, light and smooth character, and value for money. It describes a single overhead camshaft engine with four rubber mounts and a rev limit near 9,500 rpm.
