Kawasaki Z 250FT (1978-79) vs Kawasaki Z 250FS (1979-80)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 250FT | Z 250FS |
| Years: | 1978-79 | 1979-80 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 х 52.4 mm | 70 x 64 mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 2 x 26mm Keihin carburetors |
| Ignition: | CDI | Battery and coil |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 20.1 kW / 27 hp @ 10000 rpm | 14.2 kW / 19 hp @ 8 000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 20.6 Nm / 21 kgf-m /15.2 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 12.9 lb-ft @ 7 000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Air assisted telescopic forks, | Telescopic fork, air assisted |
| Rear Suspension: | Spring preload adjustable | Swing arm 5-way adjustable spring preload |
| Front Brakes: | Single disc | Drum |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Drum |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 3.00-18 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 3.50-18 |
| Dry Weight: | 153 kg / 337 lbs | 132 kg / 291 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 13.5 Litres / 3.6 US gal | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal |