The Kawasaki KX 250F motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, power of 27 hp (19.7 kW), a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 105 kg (231.4 lb).
Key specifications
2010-2018Model years
249 ccDisplacement
27 hpPower
26.0 NmTorque
105 kgWet weight
955 mmSeat height
7.9 LFuel tank
1,471 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
201020112012201320142015201620172018
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.
Compression ratio
2011201213.5:1
2013201813.8:1
Frame
20172018Perimeter, aluminium
Front brakes
20112012Single disc
20132017Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper
2018Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Front suspension
201147mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability/ 12.4 in.
201247mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 60-way spring preload adjustability, 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability/ 12.4 in.
2013201448mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 40-way spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability/ 12.4 in.
2015201648mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 40-way spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability
2017201848 mm inverted telescopic Separate Function front Fork (SFF) Type 2. Compression damping: 22-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: 40-way
Front tire
20122.50-21
Fuel system
2011Carburettor. 43mm Keihin throttle body
20122016Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
20172018Injection. 43 mm x 1 (Keihin) with dual injection
Rear brakes
20112012Single disc
20132018Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
Rear suspension
2011Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 19 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
2012Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 13 position low-speed and stepless (2-turn)high-speed compression damping, 17 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
20132014Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 9 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
20152016Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 9 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
20172018Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 19-way (low-speed), 4-turns (high-speed). Rebound damping: 22-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable
Rear tire
20123.00-19
Wet weight
2011105.6 kg (232.7 lb)
2012106.1 kg (233.8 lb)
20132016106 kg (233.6 lb)
2017104.5 kg (230.4 lb)
2018104.5 kg (230.3 lb)
Wheelbase
201120181,476 mm (58.1 inches)
Clutch
2012Automatic
Front wheel travel
20152016315 mm (12.4 inches)
20172018310 mm (12.2 inches)
Fuel capacity
201120127.19 L (1.90 US gal)
201320186.09 L (1.61 US gal)
Ground clearance
20112018330 mm (13.0 inches)
Ignition
20112018Digital DC-CDI
Model information
| Category | Cross / motocross |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Power | 27 hp (19.7 kW) |
| Torque | 26.0 Nm (2.7 kgf-m or 19.2 ft.lbs) |
| Bore × stroke | 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 13.2:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin FCR37 and hot start circuit |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet, multiple discs, cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 47mm inverted Showa twin-chamber telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 12.4 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK linkage system and Showa shock with 13-way low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 17-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in. |
| Front wheel travel | 231 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 205 mm (8.1 inches) |
| Rake | 27.4° |
| Trail | 74 mm (2.9 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/90-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 105 kg (231.4 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 137 kg (302 lb) |
| Seat height | 955 mm (37.6 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,169 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,270 mm (50.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,471 mm (57.9 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 7.94 L (2.10 US gal) |
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Performance
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1971 hp/kg |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green, Black |
|---|---|
| Price as new | US$ 6999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
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