Kawasaki KLX250S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX250S motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 118.8 kg (262 lb).

Key specifications

2007, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020Model years
249 ccDisplacement
118.8 kgDry weight
884 mmSeat height
7.2 LFuel tank
1,435 mmWheelbase
295 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
20072016201820192020
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20182019Tubular, semi-double cradle
2020Perimeter, high tensile steel
Front brakes
2016Single disc. Petal disc
2018Single disc. Dual-piston
Front suspension
2016Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment
201843 mm inverted telescopic fork 16-way
20192020Telescopi fork
Front tire
201680/100-21
20183.00-21
20203.00-21
Fuel system
2016Carburettor. Keihin CVK34
20182019Injection. DFI® with 34mm throttle body
2020Injection. Keihin CVK34
Rear brakes
2016Single disc. Petal disc
2018Single disc. Single-piston
Rear suspension
2016Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment
2018Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 20-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
20192020Uni-Trak swingarm
Rear tire
2016100/100-18
20184.60-18
20204.60-18
Wheelbase
201620201,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
20167.57 L (2.00 US gal)
20187.70 L (2.03 US gal)
201920207.57 L (2.00 US gal)
Ground clearance
2016284 mm (11.2 inches)
2018285 mm (11.2 inches)
2019284 mm (11.2 inches)
2020285 mm (11.2 inches)
Ignition
20182020Electric CDI
Seat height
20162019889 mm (35.0 inches)
2020890 mm (35.0 inches)
Trail
2016105 mm (4.1 inches)
20182020104 mm (4.1 inches)

How the Kawasaki KLX250S 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.

Displacement249 cc
Low 84 ccAverage 687 ccHigh 1,700 cc

About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height884 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 10% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 53% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Wheelbase1,435 mm
This bike

1,435

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height884 mm
This bike

884

Kawasaki avg

801

10% above average.

Ground clearance295 mm
This bike

295

Kawasaki avg

187

58% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,435 mmSeat 884 mmClearance 295 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/90-21 front / 100/80-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/90-21
Rear tire size 100/80-18
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 90%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 80%
Rear rim diameter 18 in

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Compression ratio 11.0:1
Valves per cylinder 4
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin CVK 34
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 11.2 in.
Rear suspension Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 11.0 in.
Rake 26.5°
Trail 107 mm (4.2 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/90-21
Rear tire 100/80-18

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 118.8 kg (262 lb)
Seat height 884 mm (34.8 inches)
Wheelbase 1,435 mm (56.5 inches)
Ground clearance 295 mm (11.6 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.19 L (1.90 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green
Price as new US$ 4799. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.