Kawasaki KX250F Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The Kawasaki KX250F motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 5-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 92.5 kg (204 lb).

Key specifications

2007-2009Model years
249 ccDisplacement
92.5 kgDry weight
955 mmSeat height
7.2 LFuel tank
1,468 mmWheelbase
335 mmGround clearance
Model years covered
200720082009
Year-specific specification changes

The 2007 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.

Compression ratio
200913.2:1
Front brakes
2009Single disc. Two-piston calipers
Front tire
200880/70-M21
200980/80-21
Rear tire
2009100/90-19
Wheelbase
20091,471 mm (57.9 inches)
Fuel capacity
20097.94 L (2.10 US gal)
Ground clearance
2009340 mm (13.4 inches)
Ignition
2009Digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor
Overall length
20092,169 mm (85.4 inches)
Seat height
2008960 mm (37.8 inches)

How the Kawasaki KX250F 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.

Seat height955 mm
Low 680 mmAverage 801 mmHigh 955 mm

About 19% taller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 99th percentile across Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity7.2 L
Low 3.8 LAverage 15.3 LHigh 24 L

About 53% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 13th percentile across Kawasaki models.

This model Kawasaki database average

Kawasaki database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Displacement24th

249 cc — larger displacement than about 24% of Kawasaki models.

Seat height99th

955 mm — taller than about 99% of Kawasaki models.

Fuel capacity13th

7.2 L — larger than about 13% 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.

Overall length2,159 mm
This bike

2,159

Kawasaki avg

2,122

Close to average.

Overall width820 mm
This bike

820

Kawasaki avg

833

Close to average.

Overall height1,270 mm
This bike

1,270

Kawasaki avg

1,175

8% above average.

Wheelbase1,468 mm
This bike

1,468

Kawasaki avg

1,441

Close to average.

Seat height955 mm
This bike

955

Kawasaki avg

801

19% above average.

Ground clearance335 mm
This bike

335

Kawasaki avg

187

79% above average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

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

Wheelbase 1,468 mmSeat 955 mmClearance 335 mm
5-speed • Chain (final drive) • 80/90-M21 front / 100/90-M19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 80/90-M21
Rear tire size 100/90-M19
Bore/stroke ratio 1.44:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 249 cc (15.19 cu in)
Bore × stroke 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
Cooling system Liquid
Fuel system Carburettor. Keihin FCR37 and hot start circuit
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition Multi-map digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 5-speed
Final drive Chain (final drive)

Chassis and suspension

Frame Aluminum perimeter
Front suspension 47mm inverted twin-chamber telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 12.4 in.
Rear suspension UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 13-way low-speed and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, 17-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
Rake 27.7°

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Double disc
Rear brakes Single disc
Front tire 80/90-M21
Rear tire 100/90-M19

Dimensions and weight

Dry weight 92.5 kg (204 lb)
Seat height 955 mm (37.6 inches)
Overall length 2,159 mm (85.0 inches)
Overall width 820 mm (32.3 inches)
Overall height 1,270 mm (50.0 inches)
Wheelbase 1,468 mm (57.8 inches)
Ground clearance 335 mm (13.2 inches)

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 7.19 L (1.90 US gal)

Other specifications

Color options Lime Green / Black
Price as new US$ 5999. 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.