The Meguro S1’s looks come straight from the original Kawasaki 250 Meguro SG. One look at its black and chrome fuel tank design and the association becomes clear. Carrying on the proud tradition of Meguro models of old, the Meguro S1’s looks have been in-style for 100 years and remain so today.
The Meguro S1 is inspired by the ride feel of Meguro models of the past, with a riding position, exhaust note, and ride feel that will be familiar to those who love classic motorcycles. It makes an excellent entry into the world of Meguro for everyone who loves the brand.
The Meguro S1’s quality is evident from the machine’s details, with high-grade touches featured throughout. From the seat to the lights to the exhaust, a rich attention to detail showcases Meguro’s status as a top-of-the-line retro sports machine.
Spoked 18” front and 17” rear wheels lend the Meguro S1 a distinguished, stylish look and feel that contributes to smooth handling as well as a big-bike appearance.
The chassis is slim and has compact proportions, enabling smooth and effortless handling. It was also designed to be lightweight (143 kg) with a low 740 mm seat height, making the Meguro heritage accessible to more riders than ever before.
The fuel tank has a teardrop shape that contributes to the machine’s Meguro-inspired looks and features a newly designed 3D Meguro emblem that catches the eye and identifies this as a Meguro model.
Retro-style round gauges with a built-in LCD display feature a special colouring and font on the gauge face resembling that of older Meguro models, along with an iconic red “Meguro” logo printed in katakana at the bottom.
Black paint used on the entire chassis is paired with chrome finishing to give this model a signature Meguro look, closely resembling Meguro models of the past.
The elegant, classic Meguro looks are enhanced by the original headlight housing, retro-style taillight, and large turn signals.
Special care was given to the design to produce classic looks in a modern engine, with sculpted engine parts including large, rounded fins on the cylinder head.
The exhaust pipe and silencer are stainless steel and receive Kawasaki’s highest-level buffed finish. The header pipe flows elegantly from the engine, culminating in a pea-shooter-style silencer, recreating the beautiful look of early Meguro models for true classic styling.
When riding, the engine offers an exciting ride feel thanks to the crankshaft’s high moment of inertia. Ample torque from the initial twist of the throttle provides a fun, engaging ride quality—especially in the low- to mid-rpm range.
Position of the handlebar, seat and footpegs put the rider in a relaxed, upright position that facilitates control of the bike, just like classic Meguro models.
The exhaust note takes its inspiration from that of the original Kawasaki 250 Meguro SG, with the actual sound of the original model used to fine-tune the Meguro S1’s exhaust note. The resulting tone is a sound with plenty of bass and ring to it, akin to the original when accelerating.
A vintage-style seat design with white piping, steel fenders front and rear, and spoked wheels give the Meguro S1 a look reminiscent of the original Meguro models and produce a look classic motorcycle fans will appreciate.
| Engine type | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, single-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valve system | SOHC, 2 valves |
| Bore x stroke | 67.0 x 66.0 mm |
| Displacement | 233 cm³ |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 1 |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Starting system | Electric |
| Ignition system | Digital |
| Maximum power | 12.9 kW {17.5 PS} / 7,000 rpm |
|---|---|
| Maximum torque | 18.6 N•m {1.9 kgf•m} / 5,800 rpm |
| CO2 emission | 58 g/km |
| Fuel consumption | 2.5 l/100km |
| Transmission | 6-speed, return shift |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
| Primary reduction ratio | 2.871 (89/31) |
| Gear ratios 1st | 3.000 (39/13) |
| Gear ratios 2nd | 2.067 (31/15) |
| Gear ratios 3rd | 1.556 (28/18) |
| Gear ratios 4th | 1.261 (29/23) |
| Gear ratios 5th | 1.040 (26/25) |
| Gear ratios 6th | 0.852 (23/27) |
| Final drive | Sealed chain |
| Final reduction ratio | 2.714 (38/14) |
| Frame type | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
|---|---|
| Trail | 99 mm |
| Wheel travel front | 117 mm |
| Wheel travel rear | 95 mm |
| Tyre, front | 90/90-18 M/C 51S |
| Tyre, rear | 110/90-17 M/C 60S |
| L x W x H | 2,125 x 800 x 1,090 mm |
| Steering angle L/R | 40° / 40° |
| Wheel base | 1,415 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 12.0 litres |
| Seat height | 740 mm |
| Curb mass* | 143 kg |
| | *Curb mass includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). |
| Estimated dry weight** | 133 kg |
| | **Estimated Dry weight does not include all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied). |
| Front brake type | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | Ø 265 mm |
| Front brake caliper type | Dual-piston |
| Rear brake type | Single disc |
| Rear brake diameter | Ø 220 mm |
| Rear brake caliper type | Single-piston |
| Front suspension type | Telescopic fork |
| Front suspension diameter | Ø 37 mm |
| Rear suspension type | Twin shocks with spring preload adjustability |
