Kawasaki KLX 250S Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX 250S motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 135 kg (297.7 lb).

Key specifications

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021Model years
249 ccDisplacement
135 kgWet weight
889 mmSeat height
7.6 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
284 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
2010201120122013201420152021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2010 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
2021Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Front brakes
2011Single disc. Two-piston hydraulic caliper
2013Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
20142021Single disc. Floating discs. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers.
Front suspension
2015202143mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment
Front tire
2011201380/100-21
201580/100-21
20213-21
Rear suspension
20152021Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear tire
20112015100/100-18
20214.6-18
Wet weight
2021135 kg (297.6 lb)
Fuel capacity
20217.70 L (2.03 US gal)
Ground clearance
2021285 mm (11.2 inches)
Overall height
20211,250 mm (49.2 inches)
Overall width
2021860 mm (33.9 inches)
Seat height
2021890 mm (35.0 inches)

How the Kawasaki KLX 250S 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.

Wet weight135 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 35% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 20th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height889 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 92nd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7.6 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 50% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 15th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average

Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.

Overall length2,200 mm
This bike

2,200

Kawasaki avg

2,122

4% above average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,204 mm
This bike

1,204

Kawasaki avg

1,175

Close to average.

Wheelbase1,430 mm
This bike

1,430

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height889 mm
This bike

889

Kawasaki avg

801

11% above average.

Ground clearance284 mm
This bike

284

Kawasaki avg

187

52% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 889 mmClearance 284 mm
6-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/70-21 front / 100/70-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/70-21
Rear tire size 100/70-18
Front tire width 80 mm
Front tire aspect ratio 70%
Front rim diameter 21 in
Rear tire width 100 mm
Rear tire aspect ratio 70%
Rear rim diameter 18 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Model information

Category Enduro / offroad

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
Ignition Digital CDI

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 6-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.0 in.
Rear suspension Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.
Rake 26.5°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/70-21
Rear tire 100/70-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 135 kg (297.7 lb)
Seat height 889 mm (35.0 inches)
Overall length 2,200 mm (86.6 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,204 mm (47.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance 284 mm (11.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.57 L (2.00 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green, Ebony
Price as new US$ 5299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.

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.