The Kawasaki KLX 250 motorcycle specifications include a 246 cc (15.01 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 115 kg (253.5 lb).
Key specifications
The 1980 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki KLX 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.
About 64% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 45% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 38% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th 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.
246 cc — larger displacement than about 16% of Kawasaki models.
115 kg — heavier than about 15% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 85%.
9.5 L — larger than about 20% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.00-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 4.00-18 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.09:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 246 cc (15.01 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 70.0 x 64 mm (2.8 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 8.9:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
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| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.00-18 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 115 kg (253.5 lb) |
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Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.50 L (2.51 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 118.0 km/h (73.3 mph) |
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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.