Kawasaki Estrella Serial Models

from 1991 until 2016

BJ250

Kawasaki began
developing the BJ250 Estrella.
The first version, the BJ250 A, never
appeared on the Japanese market.
The BJ250 A was only exported
to Europe 3 ears later.

BJ250 B1

BJ250 B1

The first Estrella
BJ250 B1 appears in
the Japanese market.
She has the same tank logo like all German A-version models.

BJ250 B2

BJ250 A1

The BJ250 A1 was a prototype
which came to Germany in 1993.
The ID number and colour prove that the A1 was a slightly changed BJ250 B1 for the German market.
This A1 was never officially solc, but still exists!

BJ250 A2

BJ250 B3

The first BJ250 A2
are brought to Germany. Compared to the BJ250 B, she has different mirrors, indicators and a different carburettor. German versions also have no pillions and are only for single person use.

BJ250 A3

BJ250 B4

BJ250 C1

In Germany follows the BJ250 A3.
Main differnences are the carburettor
heating and the different position of the rectifier. The shock absorbers still have reservoirs

BJ250 C2

BJ250 D1

BJ250 E1

BJ250 C2

BJ250 D1

BJ250 E1

The Estrella BJ250 C2 appeares in Germany and  Europe.
The Estrella BJ250 C2 had officially been sold by Kawasaki Germany from 1996 until 1999.

The first year of the Estrella BJ250 D1, also called Estrella Custom. A modified B-version with drum breaks and bellows as standard.

In the same year the Estrella BJ250 E1, also known as Estrella RS Custom appears on the stage. A mixture between C- and D-version.

BJ250 B5

BJ250 C3

BJ250 C2 / C3

BJ250 D2

BJ250 E2

In 1997 more Estrella BJ250 C werde produced for the Euopean market. These Estrellas can be identified by their ID number.

BJ250 B6

BJ250 C4

BJ250 D3

BJ250 E3

BJ250 B6

BJ250 C4

BJ250 D3

BJ250 E3

With the BJ250 B6
the red- silver tank is avaulable the third year.

The silver BJ250 C4
is the same as last year, the red model becomes a bit darker.

The BJ250 D3
has the same colours
as the B-version

and the BJ250 E3
has the same colours
as the C-version.

BJ250 B7

BJ250 C5

BJ250 D4

BJ250 E4

BJ250 B7

BJ250 C5

BJ250 D4

BJ250 E4

brings the BJ250 B7 with completely new colours.
It is the last year of the B-version.

The same
for the BJ250 C5.

The BJ250 D4
has the same colours
as the B-version

and the BJ250 E4
has the same colours
as the C-version.
It is the last year of the E-version, too.

BJ250 C6

BJ250 D5

BJ250 C6

BJ250 D5

only brings 4 differnt Estrellas. The BJ250 C6 gets new colours again.

The same with the
BJ250 D5.

BJ250 C7

BJ250 D6

BJ250 G1

BJ250 H1

But 2001 brings another highlight!
The first Limited Edition Estrellas
BJ250 G1 and BJ250 H1!
The G1 was based on the C-version,
but has a brown white double bench plus
chromed fenders, headlight housing and side caps.

The BJ250 H1 was
based on the D-version and had a brown-white saddle plus chromed fenders, headlight housing and side caps. It stayed the only H-version built so far.

BJ250 C8

BJ250 D7

BJ250 C8

BJ250 D7

No Limited Edition Estrellas but new colours for the BJ250 C8.

The same for
the BJ250 D7.

BJ250 C9

BJ250 D8

BJ250 G2

2003 brought the second Kawasaki Estrella
Limited Edition model,  the BJ250 G2.
The G2 had the same bench as the G1 but the orange tank was much more chromed. She reminds a bit of the Triumph Thunderbird Sport ...

BJ250 C10

BJ250 D9

BJ250 G3

The Limited Edition BJ250 G3 had the same basic colours as the G1 but the tank was much more chromed like the G2.

BJ250 C11

BJ250 D10

BJ250 G4

The Limited Edition BJ250 G4
has a cream coloured tank and a red double bench.

BJ250 C6F

BJ250 D6F

BJ250 G6F

sees three different BJ250 C6F models.
The tank of the yellow Estrella is nearly the same as the tank of the C7. The black one look nearly like the one of the D7, but it has no red in it. The orange tank reminds of the B2, but has the logo of the Limited Edition models.
 
There will only be one BJ250 D6F version in 2006; with the same tank like the black C6F.
 
The Limited Edition BJ250 G6F is the last G-version.

BJ250 J7F

BJ250 J7F

new enviromental restrictions in Japan bring the BJ250 J. The BJ250 J7F is the first Estrella with fuel injection. There is no more diferrence between the »Estrella RS« or »Estrella Custom« type, but only the »Estrella« - like in early days.
The Estrella in the second row came two month later - but it is no special edition Estrella and has no own letter like the »G« or »H« edition.

BJ250 J8F

BJ250 J8F

The new BJ250 J8F is the same model as the 2007 Estrella, only with new colour design.
It first appeared in three colours. In April 2008 came a fourth colour (right picture).
These Estrellas stayed until June 2009. There were no new models in December like the years before.

BJ250 J9F

BJ250 J9F

The 2009 model came very late. In June 2009 it was advertised for July 2009. The colour seems to be the only diffenence, too.

BJ250 JBF

BJ250 JBF

In June 2010 Kawasaki introduced the Estrella for 2011.
The only difference seems to be the colour, An Estrella »JAF« was never produced.

BJ250 JCF

BJ250 JCF

In June 2011 Kawasaki introduced the Estrella for 2012.
The only difference seems to be the colour.

BJ250 JDF

BJ250 JDF

In June 2012 Kawasaki introduced the Estrella for 2013.
The only difference seems to be the colour.

BJ250 LEF

BJ250 LEFA

Together with the BJ250L which is available in two colours, Kawasaki announced a Special Edition version of the Estrella, called BJ250LEFA.
Also many custom parts are available to turn the Estrella into a touring bike or a café racer.

BJ250 LFF

BJ250 LFFA

BJ250 LFF

BJ250 LFF

BJ250 LGF

BJ250 LGF

BJ250 LGFA

BJ250 LHF

BJ250 LHF
Final Edition

In December 2016 Kawasaki announced the new 2017 Estrella in two new colours. In February 2017 the Special Edition model BJ250LHFA was launched.
On 17.04.2017 Kawasaki announced the »Final Edition« model of the Estrella.