The Kawasaki Super Sherpa motorcycle specifications include a 249 cc (15.19 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 128 kg (282.1 lb).
Key specifications
The 2009 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Super Sherpa 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 38% lighter than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 17th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Very close to the Kawasaki database average. Around the 71st percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 41% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 19th 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.
128 kg — heavier than about 17% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 83%.
831 mm — taller than about 71% of Kawasaki models.
9.1 L — larger than about 19% 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.
2,080
2,122
Close to average.
780
833
6% below average.
1,191
1,175
Close to average.
1,374
1,441
5% below average.
831
801
4% above average.
269
187
44% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 110/21-.17 |
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| Rear tire size | 130/18-.17 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.18:1 (Oversquare) |
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 | 9.3:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in. |
| Rake | 28.0° |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc |
| Front tire | 110/21-.17 |
| Rear tire | 130/18-.17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 128 kg (282.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 831 mm (32.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,080 mm (81.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 780 mm (30.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,191 mm (46.9 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,374 mm (54.1 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 269 mm (10.6 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 9.08 L (2.40 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Olive Green/Ebony |
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| Price as new | US$ 4499. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Comments | Dual purpose bike. |
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.