1982 Kawasaki KX250 Specifications and Specs
Specifications and workshop reference information for the 1982 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, liquid-cooled, reed valve, 2-stroke |
| Displacement | 246 cc |
| Bore × Stroke | 70.0 mm × 64.0 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Maximum Power | 42 hp @ 7,500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 38 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 | 2220 mm |
| Overall Width | 890 mm |
| Overall Height | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1500 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 11.0 L |
Chassis
| Frame Type | Single backbone steel frame |
| Caster Angle | 28.5° |
| Trail | 118 mm |
| Front Suspension | Kayaba telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak monoshock |
| Front Suspension Travel | 290 mm |
| Rear Suspension Travel | 310 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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