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Type of motorcycle
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 mph.
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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
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.
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)
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
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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