Kawasaki D-Tracker 250

Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 was first introduced in 1998 and is still in production today.

Lineup:

• Kawasaki D-Tracker 125
• Kawasaki D-Tracker 150
• Kawasaki D-Tracker 250

The first versions of the model were focused mainly on the domestic Japanese market, but at different times they were sold in some countries of the world, incl. European, North American (USA, Canada) and Oceania (Australia). Since 2003, production of the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 has been completely moved to Thailand, from where the motorcycle has been sold to many Asian countries.

The appearance of the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 was driven by Kawasaki's desire to introduce the factory motard to the market - a class of motorcycles based on converting enduro-cross models into full-fledged road models. It was based on the lightweight enduro Kawasaki KLX 250, which received road wheels, more powerful brakes and retuned suspensions. As a result, a new model Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 appeared on the market, which had a 249 cc engine. cc (30 hp, 25.5 Nm), 17 'road spoke wheels, steel frame and powerful disc brakes at a dry weight of only 118 kg.

Major generations of the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 :

• Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 (1998-2007) - first generation. Gives out 30 hp. power, is equipped with a carburetor and has a fuel tank of 8 liters. The model was also sold under the name - Suzuki SB250.
• Kawasaki D-Tracker X (2008-) - second generation. Known as “KLX250SF” in North America and Australia. The model has a more modern appearance, an injector (KLX250SF - carburetor), brake discs with an increased diameter, a 7.7 liter fuel tank and a power of 23 hp.

The modern Kawasaki D-Tracker X is actively sold in the Asian market, and is also available in some European countries. 2016 was the last year of sales of this model in the Japanese market.

"Little brothers" of the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250:

• Kawasaki D-Tracker 125
• Kawasaki D-Tracker 150

The main competitors of the Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 in the class:

• Suzuki 250 SB - Identical to the 1st generation Kawasaki D-Tracker 250.
• Honda XR250 Motard
• Honda CRF250M
• Yamaha WR250X

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 / D-Tracker X:

Model	Kawasaki D-Tracker 250 (since 2008 - D-Tracker X)
Motorcycle type	supermoto (motard)
Release year	1998+
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume	249 cc cm.
Cooling	Liquid
Bore / stroke	72 x 61.2 mm
Compression ratio	11.0: 1
Number of valves per cylinder	4 valves, DOHC
Fuel supply system	carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34 - 1998-2007, KLX250SF injector, 1x Keihin 34 mm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Ignition type	CDI
Run	electric starter
Maximum power	30 h.p. at 8500 rpm - 1998-2007 23 h.p. at 8500 rpm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Maximum torque	25.5 Nm @ 7500 rpm - 1998-2007 21 Nm @ 6500 rpm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Frame	steel half-duplex
Front suspension	43mm inverted fork, 230mm travel
Rear suspension	linkage Uni-Trak with monoshock, stroke - 205 mm
Front tire size	110 / 70-17
Rear tire size	130 / 70-17
Front brakes	Single 260mm disc, 2-piston caliper (300mm - 2008+)
Rear brakes	Single 220mm disc, 1-piston caliper (240mm - 2008+)
Dimensions (LxWxH)	2065x790x1175 mm - 1998-2007 2130x795x1140 mm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Saddle height	865 mm - 1998-2007 860 mm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Wheelbase	1435 mm - 1998-2007 1420 mm - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)
Fuel tank capacity	8.0 l (since 2008 - 7.7 l) 7.5 L - Japanese versions (1998-2007)
Maximum speed	145 km / h
Acceleration to 100 km / h (0-100)	8 sec
Motorcycle weight (curb)	128 kg - 1998-2007 137 kg - 2008+ (D-Tracker X)

Documentation

• Kawasaki D-Tracker 250