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Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella

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Make Model

Kawasaki BJ 250 Estrella RS

Year

1996 - 99

Engine

Four stroke, single cylinder, SOHV , 2 valves

Capacity

249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke 66 X 63 mm
Cooling System Air cooled
Compression Ratio 9.0:1
Lubrication Wet sump

Induction

Carburetor

Ignition 

CDI
Starting Electric

Max Power

20 hp / 14.9 kW @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque

21 Nm / 15.5 lb-ft  @ 5000 rpm
Clutch Wet, multiple discs, cable operated

Transmission 

5 Speed  
Final Drive Chain

Front Suspension

Telescopic forks
Front Wheel Travel 120 mm / 4.7 in

Rear Suspension

Dual shocks
Rear Wheel Travel 75 mm / 3.0 in

Front Brakes

Single 300mm disc

Rear Brakes

Single 230mm disc

Front Tyre

90/90-18 51 P

Rear Tyre

110/90-17 60 P
Dimensions Length 2090 mm / 82.2 in
Width     780 mm / 30.7 in
Height 1035 mm / 40.7 in
Wheelbase 1400 mm / 55.1 in
Seat Height 745 mm / 29.3 in - 775 mm / 30.5 in adjustable

Dry Weight

142 kg / 313 lbs

Wet Weight

156 kg / 344 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Model History kawasaki-estrella.com

Overview

In 1991 Kawasaki decided
to start building a nostalgic looking motorcycle for the Japanese market, described as »New Classic Sports Model«.

The market launch in Japan took place in 1992. In 2016 the Kawasaki Estrella still belongs to the motorcycles delivered by Kawasaki - unfortunately not on the european market.

In Germany, the Estrella was available in two versions - and three variants - from 1994 to 1999. It is said that selling the Estrella in Germany and some other european countries happened more or less by mistake by Kawasaki!
The total amount of Estrellas ever sold in the whole of Central Europe may be less than 5,000! There were less than 1,500 Estrellas in Germany in 2005.

In Japan, the Estrella has been available in eight versions and numerous variants from 1992 until today. In contrast to Central Europe (with less obstacles to get the driving licence for big bikes) the Estrella has been a big success in Japan. More than 100,000 Estrellas have been produced so far.