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Kawasaki's 2027 Z250 Launches September 5 at 704,000 Yen

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Kawasaki will launch the 2027 Z250 in Japan on September 5, 2026, priced at 704,000 yen. It carries a 248cc parallel-twin engine fitted with an assist-and-slipper clutch and a downdraft intake for improved airflow, both technologies drawn from Kawasaki's racing program, aimed at strong performance across the rev range.

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Shinji Hanoura

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Shinji HanouraNew Models · Scoops Commentary

It's genuinely surprising to see an assist-and-slipper clutch make it down into the 248cc class. Compared with the old model, having a mechanism to stop the rear wheel hopping on aggressive downshifts is exactly the part that gets me. Paired with the downdraft intake, this is the kind of finish that gets my heart racing.