Kawasaki KX250 XC Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KX250 XC motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 109 kg (240.2 lb).

Key specifications

2021Year released
249 ccDisplacement
109 kgWet weight
945 mmSeat height
6.2 LFuel tank
1,481 mmWheelbase
330 mmGround clearance

How the Kawasaki KX250 XC 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.

Wet weight109 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 48% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height945 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 18% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity6.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 59% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 10th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement24th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.

Wet weight12th

109 kg — heavier than about 12% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 88%.

Seat height97th

945 mm — taller than about 97% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity10th

6.2 L — larger than about 10% 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.

Overall length2,169 mm
This bike

2,169

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,260 mm
This bike

1,260

Kawasaki avg

1,175

7% above average.

Wheelbase1,481 mm
This bike

1,481

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height945 mm
This bike

945

Kawasaki avg

801

18% above average.

Ground clearance330 mm
This bike

330

Kawasaki avg

187

77% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,481 mmSeat 945 mmClearance 330 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/100-21 front / 100/100-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 100/100-18
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 100%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 100%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.49:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Year released 2021

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 14.1:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Injection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starter Electric

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Coned disc-spring hydraulic

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension Kayaba 48mm Inverted, Coilspring Fork with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping
Rear suspension Kayaba Uni-Trak® w/ Adjustable Preload, Adjustable Dual-range (Low/High Speed) Compression Damping, Adjustable Rebound Damping
Front wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 inches)
Rake 27.8°
Trail 122 mm (4.8 inches)

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear brakes Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Front tire 80/100-21
Rear tire 100/100-18
Wheels Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 109 kg (240.2 lb)
Dry weight 104.4 kg (230.2 lb)
Seat height 945 mm (37.2 inches)
Overall length 2,169 mm (85.4 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,260 mm (49.6 inches)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm (58.3 inches)
Ground clearance 330 mm (13.0 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 6.21 L (1.64 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green
Price as new US$ 8399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Comments Launch Control.

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