It was the first 4 stroke model to adopt the newly designed engine with a NS cylinder. It demonstrated high durability. It was also good for street ride as well.
Though its engine was based on ESTRELLA, it drastically changed its image by adopting parts like its exclusive frame, exterior parts of a 70s off-road style, or block-patterned tires.
It adopted a tachometer that counted up till 20,000 rpm. It was a model that could be called as the 4 stroke version of the NSR. It had an upgraded intake & exhaust system.
It was the final model of the CB250 series, derived from the CB72. Its frame and engine were both newly designed and its exterior parts were all renewed.
It is a motard bike whose design is based on the new SEROW. Unlike the SEROW, its meter visor or the light give a sharp impression. Its suspension setting is original, too.
The engine adopted an automatic cam chain tensioner, and raised its power and torque by refining its inlet/outlet parts. It adopted a transistor type ignition.
It was the first mass-production model to adopt an inverted suspension. It was also the first KAWASAKI model to mount the straight-4 4-cylinder 250 engine on its aluminum E-BOX frame.