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The Kawasaki Estrella 250 is a horribly practical motorcycle disguised as a toy. It gets 70+ mpg. It has a kickstand that doubles as an oil dipstick. It requires valve adjustments with feeler gauges like a 1960s British bike, but it never actually breaks down like one. kawasaki+estrella+250+review

True to its design, the Estrella excels in its element: the urban jungle and the open back road. The upright riding position, wide handlebars, and narrow overall width of 755 mm give it excellent visibility and make it supremely agile for filtering through traffic. The suspension—a 39mm telescopic front fork and twin rear shocks—is tuned for comfort, ably absorbing city potholes and rough pavement. At the heart of the Estrella is an

The good news is that parts availability is generally strong thanks to the bike's long production run and a dedicated aftermarket community. It has a kickstand that doubles as an oil dipstick

At the heart of the Estrella 250 is a 249cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder, SOHC engine. It is paired with a 5-speed transmission. While early iterations relied on a carburetor, later models (post-2007) received electronic fuel injection to comply with tightening emissions regulations.

The air was thick with the scent of pine as I pulled into the small coastal town, my Kawasaki Estrella 250

With a wet weight around 159kg (350.5 lbs), it is very light and manageable for new riders.