The Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 34 hp (24.8 kW) @ 11,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 175 kg (385.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 Tourer 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 54% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 25th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% larger than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 56th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
34 hp — more powerful than about 25% of Kawasaki models with power data.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
17 L — larger than about 56% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 100/90-19 |
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| 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 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.194 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 194.3 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 136.5 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.50:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 34 hp (24.8 kW) @ 11,500 rpm |
| 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 |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Assist and Slipper Clutch |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Backbone |
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| 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 |
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| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tire | 130/80-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 175 kg (385.8 lb) |
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| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm (57.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1943 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Green |
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| Comments | Small windscreen. |
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