Kawasaki ZZR 250: specs and comparison
Kawasaki ZZR 250 (Sport, 2001-2004): 249 cc engine, 21.4 kW / 29 bhp, 170 kg, seat height 760 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Kawasaki ZZR250
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Kawasaki ZZR 2502001-2004 · 249 cc · 21 kW
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Generations
Gen 2 (2001-2004)
| Years | 2001-2004 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 21.4 kW / 29 bhp |
| Weight | 170 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 760 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 18 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 195 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £2,600 |
Gen 1 (1995-2000)
| Years | 1995-2000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Sport |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 248 cc, 2 cyl. |
| Power | 29.2 kW / 39 bhp |
| Weight | 160 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 760 mm |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 18 l |
| Fuel use | 56 mpg (5 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 195 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,300 - £2,600 |
Why it's worth it
- Proven, reliable engine
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Nimble in traffic
- Low seat: up to 780 mm
Watch out
- Some parts hard to find
- Struggles at motorway speeds
What to check on a used one
- Service history: stamps and invoices
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
Questions
Is the Kawasaki ZZR 250 A2-legal?
Yes: 21.4 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki ZZR 250?
760 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki ZZR 250 weigh?
170 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki ZZR 250?
About 56 mpg (5 l/100 km); with the 18 l tank that is roughly 195 miles (310 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.