1985 Kawasaki KR250S KR250A-011781 ~21,000 miles / 33,922 km | Tandem-Twin 2-stroke

One of the more technically fascinating Japanese sport bikes of the 1980s, the Kawasaki KR250S was developed directly from Kawasaki’s Grand Prix racing program and remains unlike virtually anything else produced during the era.

This example is in good original condition. Starts easy on the first kick; runs well with stable idle, good torque and clean throttle-response. Shifting / brakes / suspension all feel excellent. All gauges / lights work work – with the exception of the horn.

At the heart of the KR250S is Kawasaki’s unusual liquid-cooled “Tandem Twin” engine — a compact 2-stroke design with two cylinders arranged front-to-back and coupled to a shared crankshaft. Combined with Kawasaki’s aluminum perimeter frame and AVDS suspension, the KR delivered genuine GP-inspired engineering in a lightweight road-going package. Distinctive factory red/white/blue livery and period-correct appearance.

Highlights
• Exotic Tandem-Twin 2-stroke engine
• Aluminum perimeter frame chassis
• Iconic mid-1980s Kawasaki GP styling
• Nice original-condition example
• Increasingly rare and collectible

An increasingly uncommon motorcycle that stands apart even among collectible 1980s Japanese sport bikes. If you are seeking something different from the typical RG / RZ / NSR, the KR250S offers a uniquely inventive chapter in the 1980s Japanese 2-stroke era.

Special pre-arrival price shown – includes ocean freight / USA duties – landed in Seattle, with WA title. Prepping for June shipment for arrival June/July, 2026.
Price subject to change!