The Kawasaki KLX 250 motorcycle dimensions for 1980-2020 is length 86.6 in (2,200 mm), width 32.3 in (820 mm), height 47.4 in (1,205 mm), wheelbase 56.3 in (1,430 mm), seat height 35 in (890 mm), and the ground clearance is 11.2 in (285 mm).
Kawasaki KLX 250 dimensions at a glance
Dimension charts
Position within similar Kawasaki models
Representative dimensions shown within the observed range for comparable Kawasaki models in the same category.
Compared with the category median
Percentile and median comparisons use the same comparable Kawasaki model group.
Dimension changes by model year
Useful dimension ratios
Seat height feel
About 35 in — a higher-than-typical seat height. This is a geometry comparison, not a guarantee of rider fit.
Wheelbase / length
65% of overall length. This shows how much of the bike’s total length is axle-to-axle distance rather than overhang.
Length beyond wheelbase
About 30.3 in (770 mm) combined beyond the axle-to-axle distance.
Bounding-box footprint
About 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²), calculated from listed overall length × width. Useful for rough storage planning.
Clearance / wheelbase
19.9%. A simple ratio showing listed ground clearance relative to wheelbase.
How its dimensions compare
Compared with other Kawasaki models in the same Bikez category where enough usable data is available.
| Dimension | This model | Category median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 86.6 in (2,200 mm) | 81.5 in (2,070 mm) | 5.1 in above median |
| Width | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | About the same as median |
| Height | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 45.2 in (1,148 mm) | 2.3 in above median |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 54.1 in (1,374 mm) | 2.2 in above median |
| Seat height | 35 in (890 mm) | 33.7 in (856 mm) | 1.3 in above median |
| Ground clearance | 11.2 in (285 mm) | 10.5 in (266 mm) | 0.7 in above median |
Kawasaki KLX 250 dimensions by year
| Year | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Seat height | Ground clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 86.6 in (2,200 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 11.2 in (285 mm) |
| 2012 | 86.6 in (2,200 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 11.2 in (285 mm) |
| 2020 | 86.6 in (2,200 mm) | 32.3 in (820 mm) | 47.4 in (1,205 mm) | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) | 35 in (890 mm) | 11.2 in (285 mm) |
Kawasaki KLX 250 dimensions FAQ
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 seat height low or tall?
The representative seat height is 35 in (890 mm), which is a higher-than-typical seat height. 1.3 in above the category median.
Does the Kawasaki KLX 250 have a short or long wheelbase?
The representative wheelbase is 56.3 in (1,430 mm), giving the Kawasaki KLX 250 a longer-than-typical wheelbase. 2.2 in above the category median. The wheelbase is about 65% of overall length.
How much ground clearance does the Kawasaki KLX 250 have?
The representative ground clearance is 11.2 in (285 mm), which is higher-than-typical ground clearance. 0.7 in above the category median.
Is the Kawasaki KLX 250 compact or large?
The representative overall length is 86.6 in (2,200 mm), making the Kawasaki KLX 250 among the longest comparable Kawasaki models. 5.1 in above the category median. Its rough length × width storage footprint is about 19.4 sq ft (1.8 m²).
What do the Kawasaki KLX 250 width and height suggest?
Its representative width is 32.3 in (820 mm) and representative height is 47.4 in (1,205 mm). The width is around typical category width. The height is taller than most comparable Kawasaki models.
Did the Kawasaki KLX 250 dimensions change much by year?
Not really based on the supplied comparable figures. The available model-year data does not show a meaningful geometry change.