The Kawasaki KLR 250 motorcycle dimensions for 1984-2005 is length 84.3 in (2,140 mm) to 84.3 in (2,141 mm), width 33.7 in (855 mm) to 33.7 in (856 mm), height 47.6 in (1,209 mm) to 47.6 in (1,210 mm), wheelbase 55.7 in (1,415 mm), seat height 33.7 in (855 mm) to 33.7 in (856 mm), and the ground clearance is 10.6 in (269 mm) to 10.6 in (270 mm).
Kawasaki KLR 250 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
The earliest supplied value is the baseline. Only later values that actually change are shown.
Overall length
Overall width
Overall height
Seat height
Ground clearance
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 33.7 in — a seat height around the category middle. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
66.1% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 28.6 in (726 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
19.1%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 84.3 in (2,140 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 2.8 in above median |
| Width | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 1.4 in above median |
| Height | 47.6 in (1,210 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 2.4 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 1.6 in above median |
| Seat height | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | About the same as median |
| Ground clearance | 10.6 in (270 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 0.1 in above median |
Kawasaki KLR 250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 84.3 in (2,140 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 47.6 in (1,210 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | — | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| 1998 | 84.3 in (2,141 mm) | — | — | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.7 in (855 mm) | 10.6 in (270 mm) |
| 2005 | — | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 47.6 in (1,209 mm) | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 10.6 in (269 mm) |
Kawasaki KLR 250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLR 250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 33.7 in (856 mm), which is a seat height around the category middle. About the same as the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLR 250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 55.7 in (1,415 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLR 250 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 1.6 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 66.1% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLR 250 have?
The representative ground clearance is 10.6 in (270 mm), which is ground clearance around the category middle. 0.1 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLR 250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 84.3 in (2,140 mm), making the Kawasaki KLR 250 longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 2.8 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.7 sq ft (1.83 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLR 250 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 33.7 in (856 mm) and representative height is 47.6 in (1,210 mm). The width is wider than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLR 250 dimensions change much by year?
The biggest supplied shift is in overall length: increased from 84.3 in (2,140 mm) in 1997 to 84.3 in (2,141 mm) in 1998, a change of 0 in. Check the year-by-year section above for the full breakdown.