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Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports - [1985]
This edition of the Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports is the 6 speed | Manual version and was first brought out in 1985. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1986 Suzuki RH 250 X and the 1986 Suzuki GSX-R 1100 DOHC.This particular Kawasaki BR 250 has a 248cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, Wankel Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative Wankel engine, Standard style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 Twin - [2020]
The 1985 BR 250 shares its Wankel engine and Standard style configuration with the likes of the 2020 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2018 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the BR 250's Standard style with a similar size of engine then how about the 1988 Suzuki TV 250 Wolf | 1988cc.1978 Suzuki GT 250 Two Stroke | 1978cc.
Weighing in at 0 kgs (0 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT+ or the 2025 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT, give or take 50kg.
The 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 shares the same bhp with the Honda X-ADV 745 - [2025]
In terms of power the 248cc 4 valve Wankel 1 cylinder engine produces 34 bhp (25 kW) @ 10000 rpm similar to the 2025 Honda X-ADV 745 [57.8 bhp (43 kW) @ 6750 rpm] or the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.0 lb-ft (24.4 Nm) @ 9000 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm] and the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki BR 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1991 Buell-EBR RSS 1200 Westwind has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports.
The 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports has a Power to weight ratio of 246.3 bhp per ton and 130.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1985 BR 250 competing with the 1991 Buell-EBR RSS 1200 Westwind [271.1 bhp\ton] and the 1985 Suzuki GSX 550 ES [271.1 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki BR 250 generating around 130.4 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1973 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [155.4 lb-ft per ton] and the 1976 Yamaha RD 350 Twin [155.4 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 15.0 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 15.3 secs, this makes the Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports similar in acceleration to the 2015 Yamaha XVS 1300 Stryker (15.0 secs) and the 2015 Honda CB 400 F (15.0 secs). This Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports and the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R15 V2
When talking about the performance of the 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R15 V2 (0 secs) and the 2006 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder (0 secs).
The 1985 version of the Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports has a maximum speed of 85mph.
Top Speed of the 1985 BR 250 equals the 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 1985 Kawasaki BR 250 Casual Sports then how about a 2018 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph) and the 2016 Yamaha XVS 650 V-Star Custom (96 mph).
