Kawasaki KLX250 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KLX250 motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 21.5 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).

Key specifications

2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021Model years
249 ccDisplacement
21.5 hpPower
20.5 Nm @ 7,000 rpmTorque
138 kgWet weight
890 mmSeat height
7.7 LFuel tank
1,430 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
20132014201520162017201820192021
Year-specific specification changes

The 2013 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Frame
20182021Tubular, semi-double cradle
Front brakes
20142016Single disc
20172019Single disc. Dual-piston
2021Single disc
Front suspension
2017201843 mm inverted telescopic fork 16-way
2019Telescopic fork/10.0 in
2021Telescopi fork
Fuel system
20152017Injection. 34 mm x 1 (Keihin)
20182021Injection. DFI® with 34mm throttle body
Rear brakes
20142016Single disc
20172019Single disc. Single-piston
2021Single disc
Rear suspension
2014New Uni-Trak
20152019Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 20-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable.
2021Uni-Trak swingarm
Torque
202120.6 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.2 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
Wet weight
20182021138 kg (304.3 lb)
Clutch
2021Wet multiplate
Fuel capacity
20217.57 L (2.00 US gal)
Ignition
2021Electric CDI
Overall height
20211,204 mm (47.4 inches)
Overall width
2021818 mm (32.2 inches)

How the Kawasaki KLX250 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.

Engine power21.5 hp
Low 10 hpAverage 73.9 hpHigh 203.3 hp

About 71% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.

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 weight138 kg
Low 70.3 kgAverage 208 kgHigh 383.1 kg

About 34% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 21st percentile across Kawasaki models.

Seat height890 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 11% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 93rd percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7.7 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 50% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 16th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 249 cc • Liquid cooled • 21.5 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,430 mmSeat 890 mmClearance 285 mm
Chain (final drive) • 3.00-21 front / 4.60-18 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.00-21
Rear tire size 4.60-18
Power-to-weight ratio 0.156 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 155.8 hp/tonne
Specific power 86.3 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.18:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Power 21.5 hp (15.7 kW) @ 7,500 rpm
Torque 20.5 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.1 ft.lbs) @ 7,000 rpm
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 Injection
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Digital CDI
Starter Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Final drive Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual

Chassis and suspension

Frame Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Front suspension 43 mm upside-down telescopic fork
Rear suspension Uni-Trak

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Single disc. Disc Caliper: 2-piston
Rear brakes Single disc. Disc Caliper: Single-piston
Front tire 3.00-21
Rear tire 4.60-18

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 138 kg (304.2 lb)
Seat height 890 mm (35.0 inches)
Overall length 2,200 mm (86.6 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,205 mm (47.4 inches)
Wheelbase 1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance 285 mm (11.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.70 L (2.03 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Green

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.