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 .
First generation (2006-2007)
Specifications Engine type 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve single-cylinder 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. Fuel tank capacity 1.9 gal.
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) 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) 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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