The Kawasaki Versys-X 250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 173 kg (381.4 lb).
Key specifications
2017Year released
249 ccDisplacement
173 kgDry weight
17 LFuel tank
How the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 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.
Fuel capacity17 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th 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.
Fuel capacity56th
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Engine layout snapshot
Twin, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 100/90-19 front / 130/80-17 rear
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire size |
130/80-17 |
| Front tire width |
100 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio |
90% |
| Front rim diameter |
19 in |
| Rear tire width |
130 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio |
80% |
| Rear rim diameter |
17 in |
Model information
| Year released |
2017 |
| Category |
Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Starter |
Electric |
| Lubrication |
Forced lubrication, wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox |
6-speed |
| Final drive |
Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch |
Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame |
Backbone |
| Front suspension |
Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension |
Single shock |
| Rake |
25.0° |
| Trail |
108 mm (4.3 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes |
Single disc |
| Rear brakes |
Single disc |
| Front tire |
100/90-19 |
| Rear tire |
130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight |
173 kg (381.4 lb) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Green |
| Comments |
Small windscreen. |
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