The Kawasaki KL250-G4 Super Sherpa motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 113 kg (249.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KL250-G4 Super Sherpa compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 69th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 41% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 19th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
830 mm — taller than about 69% of Kawasaki models.
9 L — larger than about 19% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
1,375
1,441
5% below average.
830
801
4% above average.
270
187
45% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.75-21 4PR |
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| Rear tire size | 4.10-17 4PR |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2000 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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| Clutch | Wet, Multi-disc, Manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Front wheel travel | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
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| Rear wheel travel | 186 mm (7.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 4PR |
| Rear tire | 4.10-17 4PR |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 113 kg (249.1 lb) |
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| Seat height | 830 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,375 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 270 mm (10.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.00 L (2.38 US gal) |
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