Kawasaki+estrella+250+review

The Estrella is mechanically simple, but it has quirks.

The Good:

The Bad (Common Issues):

Buy the Estrella if:

Avoid the Estrella if:

Do not buy this bike if you want to win drag races. The Estrella produces approximately 19–21 horsepower. You will hit 60 mph (96 km/h) comfortably, but acceleration drops off significantly after 70 mph.

Let’s get the obvious out of the way: The Estrella is a clone of the 1960s BSA Starfire. Kawasaki made no apologies for it. kawasaki+estrella+250+review

From the factory, the Estrella (BJ250) came dressed in high-gloss paint, acres of chrome, and a teardrop tank that begs to be gripped by your knees. The details are what kill you here:

It looks expensive. It feels solid. And unlike many modern "retro" bikes that look like appliances, the Estrella actually looks like it belongs in a black-and-white photograph. The Estrella is mechanically simple, but it has quirks

If you are looking to scrape knee pucks, look away now. The Estrella is all about "slow bike fast"—the art of enjoying the ride regardless of velocity.