1973 Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I

Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki 250 S 1 Mach I
Year
1973
Category
Naked bike
Rating
  3.0 out of 5

Engine and transmission

Displacement
15.19 cubic inches (249.0 ccm)
Engine type
In-line three, 2 stroke
Power
28.0 horsepowers (20.9 kiloWatts) at 8000 RPM
Torque
18.30 pound-foot/lbf-ft (24.81 Nm / 2.53 kgf-m) at 7000 RPM
Compression
7.5:1
Bore x stroke
2.75 x 3.19 inches (45.0 x 52.3 mm)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Port control
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
5-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
-
Top speed
150.0 kmh (93.2 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
28.0°
Trail
6.71 inches (110.0 mm)
Front tyre
3.00-18
Rear tyre
3.25-18
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Front brakes diameter
10.98 inches (180.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
10.98 inches (180.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
329.6 pounds (149.5 kg)
Wet weight
330.7 pounds (150.0 kg)
Seat height
48.8 inches (800 mm)
Wheelbase
96.7 inches (1585 mm)
Overall length
123.3 inches (2020 mm)
Ground clearance
10.7 inches (175 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.70 gallons (14.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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