The 2026 Kawasaki Z250 maintains its position as a fierce entry-level streetfighter, with the official model focusing on fresh cosmetic enhancements rather than major mechanical changes. It continues to be powered by the reliable 248cc water-cooled DOHC parallel-twin engine, which produces 35 PS and 22 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed transmission and built around a lightweight trellis frame showcasing Kawasaki's "Sugomi" design. The main update for the 2026 model year is a new color scheme, specifically a rugged "Ebony x Metallic Carbon Gray" finish with a black frame and updated graphics.
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Brand |
Kawasaki |
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Model |
Z250 2026 |
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Status |
Available |
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Release Date |
2025 |
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ENGINE |
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TYPE |
Water-cooled 4-stroke parallel twin-cylinder |
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DISPLACEMENT |
248cc |
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BORE AND STROKE |
62.0 mm x 41.2 mm |
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COMPRESSION RATIO |
11.6:1 |
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VALVE SYSTEM |
DOHC, 4 valves |
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FUEL SYSTEM |
Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 |
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IGNITION |
Digital |
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STARTING |
Electric |
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LUBRICATION |
Forced lubrication wet sump |
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TRANSMISSION |
6-speed, return |
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MAXIMUM POWER |
26kW (35PS) / 12,500rpm |
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MAXIMUM TORQUE |
22Nm (2.2kgfm) / 10,500rpm |
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BRAKES |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic (inner tube diameter 41mm) |
| Rear Suspension |
Swingarm (bottom link uni-track, spring preload adjustable) |
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BRAKE - FRONT |
Single semi-floating petal disc (outer diameter 310mm) |
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BRAKE - REAR |
Petal disc (outer diameter 220mm) |
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DIMENSIONS |
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FRAME TYPE |
Trellis, high-tensile steel |
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TYRE - FRONT |
110/70-17M/C 54H |
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TYRE - REAR |
140/70-17M/C 66H |
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WHEELBASE |
1,370 mm |
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GROUND CLEARANCE |
145 mm |
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SEAT HEIGHT |
795 mm |
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CURB MASS |
164 kg |
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FUEL CAPACITY |
14 litres |
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OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) |
1,990 x 800 x 1060 mm |
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