| MODEL | KAWASAKI ZZR 250 1998 - 2000 |
| Year | 1998 - 2000 |
| 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 | 33.5 kW / 45 hp @ 11000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 24 Nm / 17.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic advance |
| Induction | 2 x Keihin CVK30 constant velocity carburettors |
| 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 |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks, 140 mm / 5.5 in travel |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak single shock, 130 mm / 5.1 in travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm 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 | 130/80-16 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 18 litres / 4.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 152.7 km/h / 94.9 mph |
The late-1990s version of the 250 cc DOHC twin, still carburetted and built on the tubular-frame layout of the earlier EX250 range. It was a popular learner and beginner sports bike in several markets, and the bodywork and suspension stayed close to the mid-1990s design. This listing covers the years from 1998 up to the start of the new millennium.
