The Kawasaki KLR250S motorcycle dimensions for 2008 is length 87.5 in (2,223 mm), width 32.1 in (815 mm), height 47.1 in (1,196 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 34.8 in (884 mm), and the ground clearance is 11 in (279 mm).
Kawasaki KLR250S 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.
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 34.8 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
64.8% 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 30.8 in (783 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
19.4%. 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 | 87.5 in (2,223 mm) | 83.9 in (2,131 mm) | 3.6 in above median |
| Width | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 0.2 in below median |
| Height | 47.1 in (1,196 mm) | 47.1 in (1,196 mm) | About the same as median |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 0.4 in above median |
| Seat height | 34.8 in (884 mm) | 33.9 in (860 mm) | 0.9 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (279 mm) | 8.9 in (226 mm) | 2.1 in above median |
Kawasaki KLR250S dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 87.5 in (2,223 mm) | 32.1 in (815 mm) | 47.1 in (1,196 mm) | 56.7 in (1,440 mm) | 34.8 in (884 mm) | 11 in (279 mm) |
Kawasaki KLR250S dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLR250S seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 34.8 in (884 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 0.9 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLR250S have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.7 in (1,440 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLR250S a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 0.4 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 64.8% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLR250S have?
The representative ground clearance is 11 in (279 mm), which is among the highest ground-clearance figures in its category. 2.1 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLR250S compact or large?
The representative overall length is 87.5 in (2,223 mm), making the Kawasaki KLR250S longer than most comparable Kawasaki models. 3.6 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.5 sq ft (1.81 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLR250S width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.1 in (815 mm) and representative height is 47.1 in (1,196 mm). The width is narrower than most comparable Kawasaki models. The height is around typical category height.
What is the main dimension takeaway for the Kawasaki KLR250S?
The main listed figures are overall length 87.5 in (2,223 mm), wheelbase 56.7 in (1,440 mm), seat height 34.8 in (884 mm), and ground clearance 11 in (279 mm). Its clearance-to-wheelbase ratio is about 19.4%, which is a simple way to relate ground clearance to the bike’s axle spacing.