Starting in 1978, Kawasaki won 4 consecutive 250cc World Championships with their KR250 racer – its most notable feature was the “tandem twin” engine which had one cylinder behind the other and two cranks!
This helped keep the bike narrow as the engine was slimmer and both headers could exit on the same side, but it required liquid cooling to ensure that the rear cylinder did not overheat.
The 45hp engine was paired with a six-speed transmission, aluminum frame, triple disc brakes, anti-dive front end, and one of the most distinctive taillights of the 1980s.
This example is VIN: KR250A000991. The owner sent the bike to Iconic from Japan. It’s prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 10,574 kilometers (6,570 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, change the oil and battery, and repaired the fuel gauge. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: OK
Engine Oil Quality: OK
2T Oil Level: OK
Coolant Level: OK
Coolant Quality: NEW
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: OK
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: OK
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: NA
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: NA
Final Drive Condition: OK
Headlight High Beam: OK
Headlight Low Beam: OK
Passing Light: OK
Parking Light: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light (Front Switch): OK
Brake Light (Rear Switch): OK
Plate Light: OK
Horn: OK
Kill Switch: OK
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90+
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90+
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: 2318
Tire Date Code Rear: 5116
Tire % Remaining Front: 95
Tire % Remaining Rear: 95
Tire Press. Front: 32
Tire Press. Rear: 34
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.62V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 13.4V
Running Condition: GOOD
Test Ride Completed: YES
Test Ride Distance: 1MI
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tires with date codes of 5116 and 2318.
The sale includes two keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Kawasaki is offered on a clean Washington title. Have any KR250 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Additional Information
Location
Santa Monica, California
Year
1984
Make
Kawasaki
Model
KR250
Mileage
6,570
VIN
KR250A000991
Title
Clean
Title State/Country
Washington
Private Party/Dealership
Dealership
Additional Charges
No
Total Bids Placed: 33
Auction has ended.
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f*********e
March 14, 2025 11:03 am PDT
$7,700
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March 14, 2025 11:03 am PDT
$7,600
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March 14, 2025 10:58 am PDT
$7,501
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March 14, 2025 6:16 am PDT
$7,500
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March 14, 2025 6:16 am PDT
$7,400
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March 14, 2025 6:15 am PDT
$7,300
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March 14, 2025 6:15 am PDT
$7,200
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March 14, 2025 4:54 am PDT
$7,100
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March 14, 2025 4:54 am PDT
$7,000
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March 13, 2025 8:49 am PDT
$6,600
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$6,500
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March 11, 2025 1:29 pm PDT
$6,100
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$6,000
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March 10, 2025 11:06 am PDT
$5,600
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$5,500
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March 9, 2025 2:25 pm PDT
$5,100
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$4,600
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March 9, 2025 2:24 pm PDT
$4,500
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$4,100
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March 9, 2025 2:22 pm PDT
$4,000
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March 9, 2025 12:45 pm PDT
$3,400
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$3,300
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$3,100
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March 8, 2025 11:44 am PST
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$2,900
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$2,600
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March 7, 2025 1:44 pm PST
$1,300
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March 7, 2025 1:12 pm PST
$1,100
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$1,000
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