The Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City 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
2018Year released
249 ccDisplacement
21.7 Nm @ 10,000 rpmTorque
173 kgDry weight
17 LFuel tank
1,450 mmWheelbase
How the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 City 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
Wheelbase 1,450 mm
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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio |
1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released |
2018 |
| Category |
Allround |
Engine specifications
| Engine type |
Twin, four-stroke |
| Displacement |
249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Torque |
21.7 Nm (2.2 kgf-m or 16.0 ft.lbs) @ 10,000 rpm |
| Bore × stroke |
62.0 x 41.2 mm (2.4 x 1.6 inches) |
| Compression ratio |
11.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder |
4 |
| Cooling system |
Liquid |
| Fuel system |
Injection |
| Fuel control |
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition |
Digital |
| 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 |
Bottom-Link Uni-Trak, gas-charged 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) |
| Wheelbase |
1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
Performance
| Power/weight ratio |
0.1965 hp/kg |
Other specifications
| Color options |
Green, Grey |
| Comments |
Small windscreen. |
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.