Kawasaki KLX250S
Encyclopedia
The Kawasaki KLX250S is a dual-purpose
motorcycle replacing the Kawasaki KLR250
in the US and the KLX250H in other markets.
Dual-purpose
Dual-purpose is a noun and an adjective referring to things serving two purposes. It can specifically refer to:* dual-purpose gun, naval artillery mounting designed to engage both surface and air targets* dual-purpose improved conventional munition...
motorcycle replacing the Kawasaki KLR250
Kawasaki KLR250
The Kawasaki KLR250 was a motorcycle produced from 1984 to 2005, with only minor changes during the model run. This lightweight dualsport motorcycle was used for several years by the US military for a variety of tasks, including messenger duty and reconnaissance. It was produced by Kawasaki Heavy...
in the US and the KLX250H in other markets.
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 | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment |
| Front suspension Travel | 11.2 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way 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. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 1.9 gal. |
| Color | Lime Green |
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 | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment |
| Front suspension Travel | 10.2 in. |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment |
| Rear suspension Travel | 9.1 in. |
| Front Tire Size | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Tire Size | 100/100-18 |
| Front Brake Type | 250mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper |
| Rear Brake Type | 240mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper |
| Wheelbase | 56.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 11.0 in. |
| Seat Height | 34.8 in. |
| Dry Weight | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | |
| Color | Lime Green, Sunbeam Red |
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