Sportbikes
1980Kawasaki KH 250
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The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 is a Japanese sports bike powered by a 249cc air-cooled two-stroke engine making 28 hp. It has a 5-speed gearbox and a 14-litre tank.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Not on record
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- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 157.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Sport bike built for its class - everyday, practical use.
- Built for
- A sport bike from Kawasaki, built around a 249cc engine - a real production model, but this profile is formula-generated from its class and spec sheet rather than individually reviewed.
- Not ideal for
- Not for serious performance or off-road use.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsBike Reliability
How the score works →59
out of 100Average
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 88.2% of the time, 2.8 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 59% of models.
All years of this model: 51 / 100 (average) from 728 tests.
88.2%Passed first time
4.1%Failed outright
7.7%Fixed during test
19,000Typical miles
271Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Score by year first registered
38
59
59
197919801982
Against its rivals · ranks 3 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suzuki GT 250/x 7 E (cast Wheels) | 77 Good | 114 |
| 2 | Yamaha RD 350 | 56 Average | 16,292 |
| 3 | Kawasaki KH 250 | 51 Average | 728 |
| 4 | Moto Morini 3 1/2 S | 43 Average | 112 |
| 5 | Suzuki GN 400 TD | 23 Below average | 516 |
| 6 | Kawasaki GPZ 400 | 12 Poor | 535 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Torque
- 26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m)
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1783 HP/kg (dry)
- Compression
- 7.5:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Performance
- Top speed
- 145.0 km/h (90.1 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1374 mm
- Overall length
- 2020 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 157.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 152 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Double tubular steel cradle
- Front suspension
- Telescopic hydraulic forks
- Rear suspension
- Dual shocks, swingarm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- 180mm Drum
- Rear brakes diameter
- 180 mm
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 1980 | 1981 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 157 kg | 157 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | 59 Average | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KH 250?
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KH 250 have?
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 has a Power of 28.0 HP (20.9 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki KH 250 have?
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KH 250?
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 has a Torque of 26.5 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.5 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki KH 250 weigh?
The 1980 Kawasaki KH 250 has a Dry weight of 157.0 kg (346.1 pounds).
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