Comparison of Kawasaki EL 252 1996 and Yamaha FZR 250

Attribute	Kawasaki EL 252 1996 ×	Yamaha FZR 250 ×
General
Production from (year)	1996	1988
Make	Kawasaki	Yamaha
Model	Kawasaki EL 252	Yamaha FZR 250
Category	Custom / cruiser	Sport
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke	In-line four, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin CVK30 x 2	Carburettor. MIKUNI BDS26
Displacement (cm³)	252	250
Power (kw)	21.9	32.8
Max RPM (rpm)	16,000	17,000
Fuel consumption (l/100km)	4.5	-
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Torque (Nm)	19.7	25
Bore (mm)	62.5	48
Stroke (mm)	41.2	34.5
Gearbox	6-speed	6-speed
Greenhouse gases	104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)	-
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	battery and coil	-
Clutch	wet multi disc	Wet plate
Lubrication system	wet sump	-
Compression	12.2:1	12.0:1
Exhaust system	-	4 in to 1 with EXUP valve
Chassis
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. 4-piston calipers
Rear brakes	Expanding brake (drum brake)	Single disc. 2-piston calipers
Diameter (mm)	-	210
Frame type	-	Steel
Front tyre	100/90-17 55S	100/80-17 52H
Rear tyre	140/90-15 MC 70S	120/80-17 61H
Trail (mm)	112	88
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	29	25.5
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	black	-
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,490	1,375
Dry weight (kg)	143	141
Power/weight ratio	0.1531	0.2326
Overall height (mm)	1,040	1,120
Overall length (mm)	2,180	2,010
Overall width (mm)	745	680
Seat height (mm)	-	750
Ground clearance (mm)	160	135
Performance
Top speed (km/h)	-	180
Reserve fuel capacity (l)	3	2
Fuel capacity (l)	11	12