Kawasaki Estrella 250
The Kawasaki Estrella 250 was first introduced in 1992. The concept of the model was simple - to present to the market a retro classic motorcycle in British style, which should be simple, reliable and used for leisurely city trips. Despite the abundance of modern "plastic" motorcycle models and a rather limited circle of admirers of retro classics, the Kawasaki Estrella 250 has found a large army of fans, having been producing for over 25 years. It wasn't until mid-2017 that Kawasaki announced it was discontinuing the model, releasing the last limited edition of the bike.
Kawasaki Estrella 250 was focused only on the domestic Japanese market, but some of the models were sold in different years in Germany and some other European countries.
The model features a simple steel frame, 1-cylinder air 2-valve engine, disc or drum brakes (depending on version), simple suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and double shock absorber, and a small "dry" weight in the region of 140 kg. Since 2007, the Kawasaki Estrella 250 receives an injector and digital instrument cluster.
The main competitors of the Kawasaki Estrella 250 in the class:
Photos
RS Custom (1996-1999)
Custom Limited Edition (2002)
RS Limited Edition (2002-2006)
Specifications
Specifications Kawasaki Estrella 250:
| Model | Kawasaki Estrella 250 |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle type | retro classic |
| Release year | 1992-2017 |
| Frame | steel half-duplex |
| Engine type | 1-cylinder, 4-stroke |
| Working volume | 249 cc cm. |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0 x 73.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.0: 1 |
| Cooling | air |
| Number of valves per cylinder | SOHC, 2 valves |
| Fuel supply system | carburetor, 1x - Estrella (1992-2006)
injector, 1x - Estrella (2007-2017) |
| Ignition type | transistor |
| Maximum power | 20 h.p. (15 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Estrella (1992-2006)
20 h.p. (15 kW) @ 7800 rpm - Estrella (2007-2013) 18 h.p. (13 kW) @ 7500 rpm - Estrella (2014-2017) |
| Maximum torque | 20 Nm (2.1 kgf * m) @ 6000 rpm - Estrella (1992-2006)
20 Nm (2.1 kgf * m) @ 6500 rpm - Estrella (2007-2013) 18 Nm (1.8 kgf * m) @ 5500 rpm - Estrella (2014-2017) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Drive type | chain |
| Front tire size | 90 / 90-18 51P |
| Rear tire size | 110 / 90-17 60P |
| Front brakes | 1 disc 300mm (drum - Estrella Custom, Estrella RS Custom), 1-piston caliper (2-piston - Estrella 2007-2017) |
| Rear brakes | 1 disc, 1-piston caliper (160mm drum - Estrella Custom, Estrella RS Custom, Estrella 2007-2017) |
| Front suspension | 39mm telescopic fork, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | linkage with two shock absorbers, stroke - 95 mm |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 2075 x 775 x 1035 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm |
| Saddle height | 735 mm |
| Maximum speed | 121 km / h |
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.0 L - Estrella (1992-2006)
13.0 L - Estrella (2007-2017) |
| Motorcycle weight (curb) | 161 kg |