Kawasaki KH250

Make Model	Kawasaki KH 250
Year	1980 - 81
Engine	Two stroke, transverse three cylinder,
Capacity	249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	45 х 52.3 mm
Cooling System	Air cooled
Compression Ratio	7.5:1
Induction	3x Mikuni VM22SC, Ø 22 mm carburetor
Ignition	CDI
Starting	Kick
Max Power	28 hp @7500 rpm
Max Torque	2.7 kgf-m / @ 7000 rpm
Transmission	5 Speed
Final Drive	Chain
Frame	Double tubular steel cradle
Front Suspension	Telescopic hydraulic forks
Rear Suspension	Dual shocks, swingarm
Front Brakes	Single disc
Rear Brakes	180mm Drum
Front Tyre	3.25-18
Rear Tyre	3.50-18
Dimensions	Length 2020 mm / 79.5 in Width 820 mm / 32.3 in
Wheelbase	1374 mm / 54.1 in
Ground Clearance	152 mm / 6.0 in
Dry Weight /	157 kg / 348 lbs
Fuel Capacity	14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Consumption Average	43 mpg
Standing ¼ Mile	15.8 sec
Top Speed	90 mph

In 1976, 250 KH B1 replaces the 250 S1 victim of the oil crisis. The base engine remains the same (3-cylinder 2-stroke), but the power is reduced to 26 hp passage. The power loss was primarily due to the introduction of exhaust systems less free and the setting of fuel.

In part against the machine adopts drein front disc.

The machine is changing every year, but only an aesthetic point of view:

in 1977, B2

in 1978, B3.

in 1979, B4

in 1980, B5.

1980 marks the end of the international career of this small 3-cylinder 2 stroke.

Kawasaki KH 250