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).
First generation (2006-2007)
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Specifications
| Engine Type |
4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, 4-Valve Single
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| Displacement |
249 cc
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| Bore & Stroke |
72.0 x 61.2 mm
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| Compression Ratio |
11.0:1
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| Carburetor |
Keihin CVK34
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| Ignition |
Digital CDI
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| Transmission |
6-Speed
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| Rake/Trail |
26.5°/4.2 in.
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| Front Suspension |
43 mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-click compression damping adjustment
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| Front suspension travel |
11.2 in.
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| Rear Suspension |
Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-click compression and rebound damping adjustment
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| Rear suspension travel |
11.0 in.
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| Front tire size |
80/100-21
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| Rear tire size |
100/100-18
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| Front brake type |
disc
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| Rear Brake Type |
disc
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| Wheelbase |
56.5 in.
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| Ground Clearance |
11.6 in.
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| Seat Height |
34.8 in.
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| Dry Weight |
262 lb.
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
1.9 gal.
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Second generation (2009-2020)
Specifications
| 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]
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| Ignition |
Digital CDI
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| Transmission |
6-Speed
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| Rake/Trail |
27.5°/4.3 in.
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| Front Suspension |
43 mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment
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| Front suspension Travel |
10.2 in. (285 mm)
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| Rear Suspension |
Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment
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| Rear suspension Travel |
9.1 in. (231 mm)
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| Front Tire Size (S) |
80/100-21 (110/70-17 on the SF version)
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| Rear Tire Size (S) |
100/100-18 (130/70-17 on the SF version)
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| Front Brake Type |
250 mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
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| Rear Brake Type |
240 mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper
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| Wheelbase |
56.7 in. (1440 mm)
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| Ground Clearance |
11.0 in. (279 mm)
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| Seat Height |
34.8 in. (88.4 cm)
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| Dry Weight |
278 lbs (126 kg)(curb weight)
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
7.7 litre (2.04 US Gal)
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Differences from previous generation
- 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
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