Kawasaki Z 250FS (1981-82) vs Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model: | Z 250FS | YZF-R3 |
| Years: | 1981-82 | 2015 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin, SOHC, 2 valve per cylinder | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 248 cc / 15.1 cub in | 321 cc / 19.5 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 55 х 52.4 mm | 68.0 x 44.1mm |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio: | 8.9:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Induction: | 2 x 32mm Keihin carburetors | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Ignition: | Battery and coil | TCI: Transistor Controlled Ignition |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 14.2 kW / 19 hp @ 8 000 rpm | 30.9 kW 41.4 hp @ 10750 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 18 Nm / 1.8 kgf-m / 12.9 lb-ft @ 7 000 rpm | 29.6 Nm / 3.0 kg-m @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission: | 5 Speed | Constant Mesh, 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork, air assisted | 41mm KYB® telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension: | Swing arm 5-way adjustable spring preload | KYB® single shock |
| Front Brakes: | Drum | Single 298mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Drum | Single 220mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 3.00-18 | 110/70-17M/C 54H |
| Rear Tyre: | 3.50-18 | 140/70-17M/C 66H |
| Seat Height: | 737 mm / 29 in | 779.7 mm / 30.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 9.1 Litres / 2.4 US gal | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |