The Kawasaki KLR250S 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
How the Kawasaki KLR250S 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 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 90th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 53% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
884 mm — taller than about 90% of Kawasaki models.
7.2 L — larger than about 13% 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.
2,223
2,122
5% above average.
815
833
Close to average.
1,196
1,175
Close to average.
1,440
1,441
Close to average.
884
801
10% above average.
279
187
49% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/90-21 |
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| 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Category | Super motard |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
| 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 |
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| Front suspension | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.2 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. |
| Rake | 27.4° |
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) |
| Overall length | 2,223 mm (87.5 inches) |
| Overall width | 815 mm (32.1 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,196 mm (47.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 279 mm (11.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.19 L (1.90 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green, Sunbeam Red |
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| Price as new | US$ 4899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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