Kawasaki Estrella

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Estrella
Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries
Production period 1992 until today
class motorcycle
design type Naked bike
Motor data
4-stroke, single cylinder, air cooling, 2 valves , SOHC
Displacement  (cm³) 249
Power  (kW / PS ) 12.5 kW / 17 hp at 7500 rpm
Torque  ( N m ) 17.7 Nm at 5000 rpm
Top speed (  km / h) 120 km / h
transmission 5-speed
drive Chain drive
Brakes Front brake: Hydraulically operated perforated single-disc brake Ø 300 mm

Rear brake: Hydraulically operated perforated single-disc brake Ø 230 mm

Wheelbase  (mm) 1400
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm): 2090 × 780 × 1050
Empty weight  (kg) 142 (dry)

The Kawasaki Estrella is a retro - motorcycle of the Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki . It has been built in Japan since 1992 and was marketed in Germany from 1994 to 1999, initially until 1995 as the single-seat model BJ250A, from 1996 as the BJ250C with approval for passengers .

origin

The design of the single-seater model of the Kawasaki Estrella is very similar to the Kawasaki model SG 250 from 1964. This motorcycle was based on a 250 cc machine from the motorcycle manufacturer Meguro, which was taken over by Kawasaki and built, among other things, copies of British BSA machines. The design of the two-seater model is reminiscent of the BSA Gold Star Clubman DBD34 motorcycle from the 1960s.

Models 1994–1999 in Germany

The Kawasaki Estrella was offered in Germany in two versions.

1994-1995
  • Solo seat ( Saddle )
  • Color green / white / black
  • Lamp painted green
  • painted mudguards (green)
  • rear shock absorber with expansion tank
  • Travel 95 mm
  • Seat height 770 mm
  • Perm. Total weight 265 kg
1996-1999
  • Double bench
  • Color red / black
  • Lamp painted black
  • chrome-plated fenders
  • rear shock absorbers without reservoir
  • Suspension travel 75 mm
  • Seat height 745 mm
  • Perm. Total weight 316 kg

Despite the classic outfit, the Kawasaki Estrella had the latest technology. Instead of a kickstarter, it was started with an electric starter, the ignition technology was provided with transistors and the brakes were designed as disc brakes both front and rear.

Models outside of Germany

The Estrella is still in the Kawasaki range and is particularly popular in Japan. Since the start of production, only minor model adjustments have been made, which were necessary due to legal requirements.

Detailed views Kawasaki Estrella type BJ250A

  • Engine block from the left

  • Speedometer and handlebar

  • Front disc brake

  • Exhaust

Web links

Commons : Kawasaki Estrella  - collection of images, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

  1. ^ FJ Schermer (Ed.): Motorcycle catalog 9th year, MO-Verlag GmbH, Stuttgart 1996
  2. ^ Roy Bacon: Kawasaki, p. 6, Moby Dick Verlag, Kiel 1998, ISBN 3-89595-135-8
  3. ^ Hugo Wilson: Motorrad Total, p. 69, Motorbuch Verlag, Stuttgart 2nd edition 1999, ISBN 3-613-01595-1