Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator

Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator was first introduced in 1987 and existed on the market until 2003. Initially, the model was focused on the domestic Japanese market, but since 1988 it has been available in the United States, and since 1990 in the European market. In 1996, a version of the Kawasaki EL252 Eliminator was produced for European countries, which had a 252 cc engine. see instead of the standard 248 cc. cm.

Main competitors

• Honda Magna 250 / Honda CMX250 Rebel
• Yamaha XV250 Virago
• Suzuki Marauder 250

The model was based on an in-line 2-cylinder liquid-cooled engine, producing 40 hp. power and almost 24 Nm of torque. Modifications to this engine were also installed on models - Kawasaki GPZ250, Kawasaki ZZ-R250 and Kawasaki KLE 250. Standard European versions produced up to 33 hp. power.

Other features of the Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator include a steel frame, simple suspension in the form of a conventional telescopic fork and dual shock absorbers, front disc and rear drum brakes, 6-speed gearbox, 11L fuel tank and 134 kg dry weight.

Modifications:

• Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator - regular version.
• Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator SH - the version is similar to the previous one. Export oriented.
• Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator SE - version with half fairing and lower "plow".
• Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator LX - Classic version with spoke wheels.
• Kawasaki EL252 Eliminator - version for some European countries. Similar to the previous version, but with a 252 cc engine. cm.

Japanese versions of the Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator were available on the market until 1998, European versions until 2003. By 1998, Kawasaki had updated the EL250 Eliminator to VN250 Eliminator, offering the market a cruiser with more conventional classic shapes and a V-engine , finally moving away from the concept of power cruisers of the 80s and 90s.

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator:

Model	Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator
Motorcycle type	cruiser
Year of release / sales	1987-1998 (2003)
Engine type	2-cylinder, 4-stroke, in-line
Working volume	248 cc cm. 252 cc see - EL252 Eliminator (Europe)
Cooling	liquid
Bore / stroke	62.0 x 41.2 mm 62.5 x 41.2 mm - - EL252 Eliminator (Europe)
Compression ratio	12.0: 1-12.4: 1 (depends on version)
Number of valves per cylinder	4 valves per cylinder (DOHC)
Fuel supply system	carburetor x2 Keihin CVK30
Ignition type	fully transistor
Maximum power	40 hp (29.4 kW) at 12,500 rpm 33 h.p. (24.1 kW) @ 12,500 rpm - European versions
Maximum torque	23.5 Nm @ 10,000 rpm 20.0 Nm @ 10,000 rpm - European versions
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Frame	steel tubular
Front suspension	telescopic fork 36 mm, travel 140 mm
Rear suspension	linkage with two shock absorbers, stroke - 100 mm
Front tire size	100 / 90-17 55S
Rear tire size	140 / 90-15 70S
Front brakes	1 disc 260 mm, 1-piston caliper
Rear brakes	drum, 160 mm
Dimensions (L x W x H)	2140 x 745 x 1110 mm - SE 2140 x 665 x 1045 mm - LX
Saddle height	700 mm - SE 725 mm - LX
Wheelbase	1490 mm
Fuel tank capacity	11.0 l
Maximum speed	155 km / h - Japanese versions 139 km / h - European versions
Acceleration to 100 km / h	7.0 sec - Japanese versions 8.2 sec - European versions
Motorcycle weight (dry)	134 kg - regular version 142 kg - LX 143 kg - SE
Motorcycle weight (curb)	152 kg - regular version 158 kg - LX 159 kg - SE

Documentation

• Kawasaki EL250 Eliminator