| Year | 1972 |
| Bore x Stroke | 54 х 54 mm |
| Capacity | 247 cc / 15.0 cu-in |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Dimensions | Length 2030 mm / 79.9 in Width 830 mm / 32.6 in Height 1085 mm / 42.7 in |
| Dry Weight | 152 kg / 335 lbs |
| Engine | Two stroke, torque induction, parallel twin |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Brakes | Drum |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic forks |
| Front Tyre | 3.00S-18-4PR |
| Fuel Capacity | 16.5 Liters / 4.2 US gal |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 19.67 / 2nd 13.6 / 3rd 10.08 4th 7.59 / 5th 6.79 / 6th 6.01 |
| Ground Clearance | 150 mm / 5.9 in |
| Ignition | Battery and coil with breaker points |
| Induction | 2x Mikuni VM28 SC carburetor |
| Lubrication | Autolube |
| Max Power | 30 hp / 22.3 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 21 lb-ft / 2.9 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Rear Brakes | Drum |
| Rear Suspension | Dual shocks |
| Rear Tyre | 3.50S-18-4PR |
| Road Test | 1974 RD 250 Group Test |
| Starting | Kick |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Wheelbase | 1325 mm / 52.1 in |
