| General information |
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| Model: | Kawasaki EL 252 |
| Year: | 1996 |
| Category: | Custom / cruiser |
| Rating: | 77.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other bikes |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 252.00 ccm (15.38 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Twin |
| Stroke: | 4 |
| Power: | 30.00 HP (21.9 kW)) @ 12000 RPM |
| Torque: | 19.70 Nm (2.0 kgf-m or 14.5 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM |
| Max RPM: | 16000 |
| Compression: | 12.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 62.5 x 41.2 mm (2.5 x 1.6 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2 |
| Valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel control: | DOHC |
| Ignition: | battery and coil |
| Starter: | Electric |
| Lubrication system: | wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | 6-speed |
Transmission type
final drive: | Chain |
| Clutch: | wet multi disc |
| Physical measures |
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| Dry weight: | 143.0 kg (315.3 pounds) |
| Overall height: | 1,040 mm (40.9 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2,180 mm (85.8 inches) |
| Overall width: | 745 mm (29.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 1,490 mm (58.7 inches) |
| Chassis and dimensions |
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| Rake (fork angle): | 29.0° |
| Trail: | 112 mm (4.4 inches) |
| Front tyre dimensions: | 100/90-17 55S |
| Rear tyre dimensions: | 140/90-15 MC 70S |
| Front brakes: | Single disc |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Speed and acceleration |
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| Power/weight ratio: | 0.2098 HP/kg |
| Other specifications |
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| Fuel capacity: | 11.00 litres (2.91 gallons) |
| Reserve fuel capacity: | 3.00 litres (0.79 gallons) |
| Fuel consumption pr. 10 km (6.2 miles): | 4.50 litres (1.19 gallons) |
| Color options: | black |
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