Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

KAWASAKI KT250

ENGINE TYPE

Air-cooled 246cc, two-stroke single, piston ported

BORE AND STROKE

69.5mm x 64.9mm

CLAIMED HORSEPOWER

16bhp @ 6500rpm

MAXIMUM TORQUE

13.7lb-ft @ 4000rpm

TRANSMISSION TYPE

5-speed

COMPRESSION RATIO

6.5:1

IGNITION

Magneto/CDI Carburettor

CARBURETTORS

Mikuni VM26SC

TYRES

2.75– 21 (F), 4.00 – 18 (R)

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