1978 Kawasaki KX250 Specifications and Specs
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1978 Kawasaki KX250, including engine, chassis, service data and setup details.
Note: Specs are compiled from factory data, manuals and owner feedback. Bikes vary — if yours is different, jump into the forum and share it.
General Specifications
| Engine Type | Single-cylinder, air-cooled, piston port, 2-stroke |
| Displacement | 246 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 70.0 mm × 64.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 |
| Maximum Power | 39 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 36 Nm @ 6,500 rpm |
| Carburetor | Mikuni VM38SS |
| Lubrication | Premix |
| Fuel Mix Ratio | 20:1 |
| Ignition | CDI Magneto |
| Spark Plug | NGK B8ES |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.6 - 0.7 mm |
Transmission
| Transmission Type | 5-speed constant mesh |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Primary Reduction | 2.952 (62/21) |
| Final Reduction | 3.923 (51/13) |
| Overall Reduction | 10.63:1 |
Dimensions
| Overall Length | 2200 mm |
| Overall Width | 890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1480 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 10.5 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Double cradle steel frame |
| Caster Angle | 29.0° |
| Trail | 120 mm |
| Front Suspension | Long-travel telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shock swingarm |
| Front Suspension Travel | 250 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 180 mm |
Brakes & Wheels
| Front Tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tire | 4.50-18 |
| Front Brake | Single leading shoe drum |
| Rear Brake | Single leading shoe drum |
250cc Other Specs
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