Kawasaki Estrella
The Kawasaki Estrella (called W250 since 2017[1]) is a 249 cc retro[2] standard motorcycle made by Kawasaki since 1992.[3] It has only been available in European and Asian markets. As of 2012, it is only available in Japan.[2] It is a smaller-engine version of the Kawasaki W series. It is popularly used as a bike for modifications and customizations due to its affordable price and classic cafe racer style.
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| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
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| Also called | Kawasaki W250 (since 2017)[1] |
| Production | 1992–present |
| Class | Standard |
| Engine | 249 cc (15 cu in) |
| Power | 17 HP |
| Torque | 19N m (2.0kg-m) @ 6000 rpm |
| Transmission | chain |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2075 mm (81.7 in) W: 775 mm (30.5 in) H: 1035 mm (40.7 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 13 litres (3.4 US gallons) |
The design of the single-seater model of Kawasaki Estrella is very similar to the Kawasaki model SG 250 1964.[4] This motorcycle was based on a 250-cc engine of the motorcycle manufacturer Meguro, which was taken over by Kawasaki and built including copies of British BSA engines. The design of the two-seater model Gold Star Clubman DBD34 recalls the BSA motorcycle from the 1960s.[5]
References
Sources
- Bacon, Roy (1998), Kawasaki, Kiel: Moby Dick Verlag, ISBN 3-89595-135-8
- Wilson, Hugo (1999), Motorrad Total (Second ed.), Stuttgart: Motorbuch Verlag, ISBN 3-613-01595-1
- Thompson, Jon F. (July 1992), "Kawasaki's neo-retrobike and sport-standard", Cycle World, p. 22
