The Kawasaki KX250 XC motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 109 kg (240.2 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki KX250 XC 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 24th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 48% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 18% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 97th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 59% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 10th 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.
249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.
109 kg — heavier than about 12% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 88%.
945 mm — taller than about 97% of Kawasaki models.
6.2 L — larger than about 10% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,169
2,122
Close to average.
820
833
Close to average.
1,260
1,175
7% above average.
1,481
1,441
Close to average.
945
801
18% above average.
330
187
77% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 80/100-21 |
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| Rear tire size | 100/100-18 |
| Front tire width | 80 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Front rim diameter | 21 in |
| Rear tire width | 100 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 100% |
| Rear rim diameter | 18 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.49:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc (15.19 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 14.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Coned disc-spring hydraulic |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter |
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| Front suspension | Kayaba 48mm Inverted, Coilspring Fork with Adjustable Compression and Rebound Damping |
| Rear suspension | Kayaba Uni-Trak® w/ Adjustable Preload, Adjustable Dual-range (Low/High Speed) Compression Damping, Adjustable Rebound Damping |
| Front wheel travel | 315 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 315 mm (12.4 inches) |
| Rake | 27.8° |
| Trail | 122 mm (4.8 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tire | 100/100-18 |
| Wheels | Dunlop Geomax AT81 tires |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 109 kg (240.2 lb) |
|---|---|
| Dry weight | 104.4 kg (230.2 lb) |
| Seat height | 945 mm (37.2 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,169 mm (85.4 inches) |
| Overall width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,260 mm (49.6 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,481 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 330 mm (13.0 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 6.21 L (1.64 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Lime Green |
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| Price as new | US$ 8399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Launch Control. |
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