Kawasaki Z 250FS (1981-82) vs Kawasaki ZZ-R 400 (2002-03)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model: | Z 250FS | ZZ-R 400 |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2002-03 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in | 398 cc / 24.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 х 52.4 mm | 57.5 x 38.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | 4x Keihin CVK30 carburetors |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil | Digital |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 14.2 kW / 19 hp @ 8 000 rpm | 58 hp / 43.2 kW @ 12000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 12.9 lb-ft @ 7 000 rpm | 3.7 kgf-m / 26.7 lb-ft @ 10000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, air assisted | 41mm Telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm 5-way adjustable spring preload | Rising rate monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | 2x 300mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 240mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 120/60-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 160/60-17 |
| Seat Height: | 737 mm / 29 in | 780 mm / 30.7 in |
| Dry Weight: | 132 kg / 291 lbs | 197 kg / 434.3 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.7 US gal |