The Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 21.5 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLX250 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 71% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 34% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 50% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.60-18 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.156 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 155.8 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 86.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 21.5 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 20.5 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.1 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
| Lubrication | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
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| Front suspension | 43 mm upside-down telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Disc Caliper: 2-piston |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc. Disc Caliper: Single-piston |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.60-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 138 kg (304.2 lb) |
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| Seat height | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,200 mm (86.6 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,205 mm (47.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,430 mm (56.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 285 mm (11.2 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.70 L (2.03 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Green |
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