Kawasaki KLX250

Kawasaki KLX 250 first appeared in 1979 in the North American market. This generation of the motorcycle had the factory designation KLX250-A and was built on the basis of the 2-stroke motocross model KX125.

Main competitors:

• Honda CRF250X
• Husqvarna FE 250
• KTM 250 EXC-F
• Yamaha WR250

The Kawasaki KLX250 model in its usual form was introduced in 1993 with two modifications - Kawasaki KLX250R (off-road version not for AO) and Kawasaki KLX250SR (version for AO). Factory designations: KLX250-D and KLX250-E. The model featured a modern look, a steel frame, disc brakes and an inverted fork (on the European versions, a regular fork).

Since 1994, new modifications have been added - Kawasaki KLX250 (version for DOP in some European countries) and Kawasaki KLX250ES (version for DOP in the Japanese market, has an electric starter and a high power headlamp). Factory designations: KLX250-G and KLX250-F.

In 1997, all modifications are discontinued, giving way to only one version, which is called the Kawasaki KLX250. Factory designation - KLX250-H. This version was universal and suitable for use on DOP (public roads). Unlike the previous generation, the new one received a more powerful headlight and minor visual changes, the fuel tank capacity decreased from 8 to 7.2 liters. This generation practically did not change until 2007, having slightly updated only in 2001 (under new environmental standards) and in 2004 moved production to Thailand.

For 2008, the Kawasaki KLX250 gets significant visual upgrades and an injector instead of a carburetor. The fuel tank capacity has been increased from 7.2 to 7.7 liters. Factory designation - KLX250-S. This model was only available in the Japanese (Asia) and European markets.

Since 2009, a version of the motorcycle for the market of North America and Australia (Oceania) has appeared, called the Kawasaki KLX250S. Factory designation - KLX250-T. The model is completely similar to the modifications for Japan and Europe (KLX250-S), but it has a 250S sticker on the plastic and a carburetor instead of an injector.

On the basis of the Kawasaki KLX250 models, a motard was also built - Kawasaki D-Tracker 250.

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki KLX250 (KLX250-D, E, F, H, S, T):

Model	Kawasaki KLX250
Motorcycle type	enduro
Release year	1979+
Frame	steel half-duplex
Engine type	1-cylinder, 4-stroke
Working volume	249 cm³
Bore / Stroke	72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression ratio	11.0: 1
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	DOHC, 4 valves
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK32 - KLX250-D Carburetor, 1x Keihin CVK34 - KLX250-E, F, H, T Injector, 1x - KLX250-S
Ignition type	CDI
Maximum power	32.0 h.p. (23.5 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX250-D 25.0 h.p. (18.4 kW) @ 8000 rpm - KLX250-E 30.0 h.p. (22.0 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX250-F 29.0 h.p. (21.0 kW) @ 9000 rpm - KLX250-H 24.0 h.p. (18.0 kW) @ 9000 rpm - KLX250-S 23.0 h.p. (17.0 kW) @ 8500 rpm - KLX250-T
Maximum torque	26.5 Nm (2.7 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - KLX250-D 22.5 Nm (2.3 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - KLX250-E 25.0 Nm (2.6 kg * m) @ 7500 rpm - KLX250-F 25.0 Nm (2.6 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - KLX250-H 21.0 Nm (2.1 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - KLX250-S 21.0 Nm (2.1 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - KLX250-T
Gearbox	6-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	80 / 100-21 51M - KLX250-D, E 3.00-21 51P - KLX250-F, H, S, T
Rear tire size	100 / 100-18 59M - KLX250-D, E 4.60-18 63P - KLX250- F, H, S, T
Front brakes	1 disc, 250 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes	1 disc, 240 mm, 1-piston caliper
Front suspension	Inverted Telescopic Fork (Adjustable) - 285mm Travel - KLX250-D, E, F, H Regular Telescopic Fork (Adjustable) - 290mm Travel - KLX250-D, H (Europe) 43mm Inverted Telescopic Fork (Adjustable), 255mm Travel - KLX250-S, T
Rear suspension	linkage Progressive Uni-Trak with Mono Shock Absorber (Adjustable), 280mm Stroke - KLX250-D, E, F, H linkage progressive Uni-Trak with mono-shock (adjustable), stroke - 230 mm - KLX250-S, T
Motorcycle length	2115 mm - KLX250-D 2135 mm - KLX250-E, F, H 2200 mm - KLX250-S, T
Motorcycle width	910 mm - KLX250-D 870 mm - KLX250-E 885 mm - KLX250-F, H 820 mm - KLX250-S, T
Motorcycle height	1220 mm - KLX250-D 1210 mm - KLX250-E, F, H 1190 mm - KLX250-S 1205 mm - KLX250-T
Wheelbase	1435 mm - KLX250-D, F, H 1440 mm - KLX250-E 1430 mm - KLX250-S, T
Saddle height	925 mm - KLX250-D 890 mm - KLX250-E, S, T 885 mm - KLX250-F, H
Minimum ground clearance	320 mm - KLX250-D 300 mm - KLX250-E 295 mm - KLX250-F, H 285 mm - KLX250-S, T
Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed
Fuel tank capacity	8.0 L - KLX250-D, E, F 7.2 L - KLX250-H 7.7 L - KLX250-S, T
Motorcycle weight (curb)	112 kg - KLX250-D 129 kg - KLX250-E 119 kg - KLX250-F 117 kg - KLX250-H 136 kg - KLX250-S 135 kg - KLX250-T

Documentation

• Kawasaki KLX250: manuals