Kawasaki Estrella 250: review, history, specs

From BikesWiki.com, Japanese Motorcycle Encyclopedia

Class: street

Production: 1992-2017

Also called: Kawasaki BJ250, Kawasaki Estrella 250

Models
Kawasaki Estrella

1992-1999, 2007-2017

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella Custom

1996-2006

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella Custom

(Limited Edition)

2002

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella
Kawasaki Estrella
Kawasaki Estrella Custom
Kawasaki Estrella Custom (Limited Edition)


Models
Kawasaki Estrella RS

1995-2006

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom

1996-1999

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella RS

(Limited Edition)

2002-2006

(Japan)

Kawasaki Estrella RS
Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom
Kawasaki Estrella RS (Limited Edition)

History

History
Year Country Name / Frame / Engine
1992 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250-B1

1993 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250-B2

1994 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250-B3

1995 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella, Kawasaki Estrella RS

Code: BJ250-B4, BJ250-C1, BJ250-C1A

1996 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom

Code: BJ250-D1, BJ250-E1

1997 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella, Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom

Code: BJ250-B5, BJ250-D2, BJ250-C3, BJ250-E2

1998 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella, Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom

Code: BJ250-B6, BJ250-D3, BJ250-C4, BJ250-E3

1999 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella, Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom

Code: BJ250-B7, BJ250-B7A, BJ250-D4, BJ250-D4A, BJ250-C5, BJ250-C5A, BJ250-E4, BJ250-E4A

2000 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS

Code: BJ250-D5, BJ250-C6

2001 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS

Code: BJ250-D6, BJ250-C7

2002 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella Custom Limited Edition, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Limited Edition

Code: BJ250-D7, BJ250-H1, BJ250-C8, BJ250-G1

2003 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Limited Edition

Code: BJ250-D8, BJ250-C9, BJ250-G2

2004 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Limited Edition

Code: BJ250-D9, BJ250-C10, BJ250-G3

2005 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Limited Edition

Code: BJ250-D10, BJ250-C11, BJ250-G4

2006 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella Custom, Kawasaki Estrella RS, Kawasaki Estrella RS Limited Edition

Code: BJ250D6F, BJ250C6F, BJ250G6F

2007 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250J7F

2008 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250J8F

2009 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250J9F

2011 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250JBF

2012 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250JCF

2013 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250JDF

2014 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250K

2015 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250L

2016 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella
2017 Japan Name: Kawasaki Estrella

Code: BJ250A

Specifications

Kawasaki Estrella 250: specs.

Specifications
DIMENSIONS Overall length 2075 mm / 81,7 in
Overall width 775 mm / 30,5 in
Overall height 1035 mm / 40,7 in
Seat height 735 mm / 28,9 in
Wheelbase 1400 mm / 55,1 in
Ground clearance 170 mm / 6,69 in
Dry weight 142 kg / 313 lbs
Curb (wet) weight 161 kg / 355 lbs
FRAME Type Semi-double cradle (steel)
Front suspension, travel Telescopic fork 39 mm, 120 mm / 4,7 in
Rear suspension, travel Swingarm with twin-shock, 95 mm / 3,7 in
Front tire size 90/90-18 51P
Rear tire size 110/90-17 60P
Front brake Single disc 300 mm (drum – Estrella Custom, Estrella RS Custom), 1-piston caliper (2-piston caliper – Estrella 2007-2017)
Rear brake Single disc, 1-piston caliper (drum 160 mm - Estrella Custom, Estrella RS Custom, Estrella 2007-2017)
Fuel capacity 14,0 l / 3,69 US gal – Estrella (1992-2006)

13,0 l / 3,43 US gal – Estrella (2007-2017)

Trail 96 mm / 3,78 in
Fuel economy / consumption 3,17 l / 100 km (WMTC)
ENGINE Type Air-cooled 4-stroke
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore & Stroke 66,0 x 73,0 mm
Displacement 249 cm³ (15,19 cu in)
Compression ratio 9.0:1
Valve train Chain driven SOHC, 2 valves
Max. power 20 hp (15 kW) / 7500 rpm - Estrella (1992-2006)

20 hp (15 kW) / 7800 rpm - Estrella (2007-2013)

18 hp (13 kW) / 7500 rpm - Estrella (2014-2017)

Max. torque 20 Nm (2,1 kgf*m) / 6000 rpm - Estrella (1992-2006)

20 Nm (2,1 kgf*m) / 6500 rpm - Estrella (2007-2013)

18 Nm (1,8 kgf*m) / 5500 rpm - Estrella (2014-2017)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0-60 mph)
Top speed 121 km/h (75 mph)
CARBURETION SYSTEM Type Carburetor, 1x - Estrella (1992-2006)

Fuel injector, 1x - Estrella (2007-2017)

ID
DRIVE TRAIN Clutch Wet, multi-plate, cable operated
Transmission 5-speed
Final drive Chain
Primary reduction 3.363
Final reduction 2.666
Gear ratio

I

II

III

IV

V


2.636

1.733

1.300

1.050

0.833

ELECTRICAL Ignition Transistorized
Alternator
Battery capacity

Images

Kawasaki Estrella 250: images, gallery.

Kawasaki Estrella (1992-1999)
Kawasaki Estrella RS (1995-2006)
Kawasaki Estrella Custom (1996-2006)
Kawasaki Estrella RS Custom (1996-1999)
Kawasaki Estrella Custom (Limited Edition) 2002
Kawasaki Estrella RS (Limited Edition) 2002-2006
Kawasaki Estrella (2007-2017)

Videos

Kawasaki Estrella 250: video.

Kawasaki Estrella 250