Kawasaki Z250

'Hog said...

I never bothered with shite like that. I had other crosses to bear.

 

said...

And a metallic mint green one (same as the then current Z1000ST), these
were the A1 model.

Based on the A1 model to celebrate Korky B's double GP championship wins
in 1978/9. The A1 was followed by the A2 which had minor mechanical
differences and different paint colours. Then came the A3 which had
proper little 'Scorpion' badges on the side panels and an automatic
sidestand retracter which was operated by a peg on the front sprocket.
A3 models had GPZ style stripes on the tank and tail, though they didn't
share the same shade of Firecracker red, the 250A3 was metallic deep
burgundy or metallic royal blue.

This was the Z250B model, available in plain blue or plain red with a 2-
1 exhaust and drum brakes front and rear.

I quite liked the 305s, but as most were caned to **** by young lads
trying to keep up with their mate's 350LCs, they didn't last very long,
especially when said young lads didn't bother changing the oil every
3000 miles.

 

Errr I had one and I am now thinking that your memory has gone kaput.

 

Didn't think they were that expensive here. Main difference is those
boys don't usually kill themselves! unlike the 600's. Then again a
CB250 rider did manage the unlikely last year.

 

Metallic Stardust Silver as per Z1000D Z1-R [1] and Z650C and the Z250C
ISTR

<snip>

[1] sigh 1st love

--
Steve Parry
K100RS SE & F650
and a 520i SE Touring for comfort


(not forgetting the SK90PY)

http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk

 

Yeah, I think most of them were white with green coach-lining. Not
sure how long they were around before it became the KH, but 1971-1974
sounds about right.

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IIRC, they were good for well 100mph weren't they?

Dave

 

On the clock. True 90+. The later KH250 was detuned and slower, until
the last B5 model when they gave it some power back.

 

Thanks for the info, TOG. Appreciated.

Its the twin : a 1980 on a 'W' plate is as much as I know at present.

worth rebuilding and riding for the "fun factor" rather than any
"collectable desirability".

[1] Having known the bloke its coming from for a few years, I'd guess
at it being 95% complete or better.

Thanks.
Dave

 

The Z250 was like the other 250 twins of the time, utter shite!
Something like this needs listing on Ebay, where someone might find it
very useful for spares, dont even think about rebuilding it, as you are
very likely to spend more than twice what its going to be worth to get
it back on the road, and some parts are going to be very very
difficult.

k

 

Thanks for your comments, Ken.
I'll ignore them, though

Dave

 

I wouldnt for a moment have thought that anyone who asks questions on
here, and takes note of replys from the likes of TOG, is ever going to
heed the advice of someone who actually knows what they are talking
about!

k

 

I'll have you know my RD250B was far from shite!

--
Steve Parry
K100RS SE & F650
and a 520i SE Touring for comfort


(not forgetting the SK90PY)

http://www.gwynfryn.co.uk

 

I never said it was!!!!
<reads post>
Oh I didn't did I?
I haven't got a fucking clue
<goes back to sleep>

Dave

 

Just incase anyone is still bothered :

The Z250 in question has just turned up.
Its on W plate ('79/'80?) and its a green Kork Ballington model.

Dave

 

Big Dave said...

That's a very late registered A1. Most A2s were on V plates with some on
Ws.