The Kawasaki KLX250S is a dual-purpose motorcycle. In 2009, Kawasaki released their supermoto inspired KLX 250SF to the public. It is a relatively lightweight dual sport which can be used both on and off road. Its 249 cc engine has a top speed of 85 miles per hour (137 km/h).

Kawasaki KLX250S
2009 KLX 250s
ManufacturerKawasaki
ProductionSince 2006
PredecessorKLR250
ClassDual-purpose
Engine249 cc four-stroke single cylinder
Transmission6 speed

First generation (2006-2007) edit

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Specifications edit

Engine Type 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve Single
Displacement 249 cc
Bore & Stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Carburetor Keihin CVK34
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 6-Speed
Rake/Trail 26.5°/4.2 in.
Front Suspension 43 mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-click compression damping adjustment
Front suspension travel 11.2 in.
Rear Suspension Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-click compression and rebound damping adjustment
Rear suspension travel 11.0 in.
Front tire size 80/100-21
Rear tire size 100/100-18
Front brake type disc
Rear Brake Type disc
Wheelbase 56.5 in.
Ground Clearance 11.6 in.
Seat Height 34.8 in.
Dry Weight 262 lb.[citation needed]
Fuel Tank Capacity 1.9 gal.

Second generation (2009-2020) edit

Specifications edit

Engine Type 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve Single
Displacement 249 cc
Bore & Stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression Ratio 11.0:1
Carburetor Keihin CVK34, EFI (UK, Asian spec) (Added to US model in 2018)[2]
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 6-Speed
Rake/Trail 27.5°/4.3 in.
Front Suspension 43 mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment
Front suspension Travel 10.2 in. (285 mm)
Rear Suspension Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment
Rear suspension Travel 9.1 in. (231 mm)
Front Tire Size (S) 80/100-21 (110/70-17 on the SF version)
Rear Tire Size (S) 100/100-18 (130/70-17 on the SF version)
Front Brake Type 250 mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Rear Brake Type 240 mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper
Wheelbase 56.7 in. (1440 mm)
Ground Clearance 11.0 in. (279 mm)
Seat Height 34.8 in. (88.4 cm)
Dry Weight 278 lbs (126 kg)(curb weight)[citation needed]
Fuel Tank Capacity 7.7 litre (2.04 US Gal)

Differences from previous generation edit

  • All-digital instrument console
  • New, stiffer seat
  • New fender shape and headlight
  • Thicker spokes
  • Increased fuel capacity
  • New swing arm design
  • Less front and rear suspension travel
  • Slightly less ground clearance
  • Supermoto inspired KLX 250SF version available for 2009 and 2010 model years

References edit

  1. ^ "Kawasaki Motorcycles, ATV, SXS, Jet Ski Personal Watercraft".
  2. ^ "2018 Kawasaki KLX250 Review".