Kawasaki KLX250S
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| Kawasaki KLX250 | |
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| Also called | KLX250R, KLX 250 R, KLX 250SF, KLX 250S, KLX250 Final Edition, KLX250 Camo, KLX250SF, KLX250S, KLX 250 SF, KLX 250 S, KLX 250 |
| Production | 1980 - 2019 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | 249cc DOHC, single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled |
| Bore / Stroke | 72.0mm x 61.2mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 73 mph (118 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 21.05 HP (15.7 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 15.12 ft/lbs (20.5 Nm) @ 7000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection. dfi® with 34mm throttle body |
| Air Filter | K&N KA-1287 `06-07[1] |
| Ignition | digital cdi |
| Spark Plug | NGK CR8E |
| Battery | YUASA YXT7L-BS `06-07[2] |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Final Drive | Chain: 520 `06-07[2] |
| Front Sprocket | 14T ‘06-14[2] |
| Rear Sprocket | 42T ‘06-14[2] |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork/10.0 in Rear: uni-trak. compression damping: 20-way. rebound damping: 20-way. spring preload: fully adjustable. |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. dual-piston Rear: single disc. single-piston |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 08 |
| Rear Tire | 100/100-18 08 |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 inches (1430 mm) |
| Length | 86.61 inches (2200 mm) |
| Width | 32.28 inches (820 mm) |
| Height | 47.44 inches (1205 mm) |
| Seat Height | 35.04 inches (890 mm) |
| Weight | 277.78 pounds (126.0 Kg) (dry), 138.0 kg (wet) |
| Oil Capacity | 1.5 L (1.6 US qt) |
| Recommended Oil | K-tech 10W-40 |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.03 Gallon (7.70 Liters) |
| Manuals | File:2009 Kawasaki KLX250S owners manual.pdf File:2011 Kawasaki KLX250 owners manual.pdf File:2014 Kawasaki KLX250S owners manual.pdf File:2015 Kawasaki KLX250S owners manual.pdf More Manuals |
The Kawasaki KLX250 was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 1980 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 73 mph (118 km/h). Max torque was 15.12 ft/lbs (20.5 Nm) @ 7000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 21.05 HP (15.7 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 72.0mm bore x 61.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 249.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 3.00-21 front tire and a 4.60-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. dual-piston in the front and a single disc. single-piston in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork/10.0 in while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak. compression damping: 20-way. rebound damping: 20-way. spring preload: fully adjustable.. The KLX250 was fitted with a 2.03 Gallon (7.70 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 277.78 pounds (126.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 56.3 inches (1430 mm) long.
2006 Kawasaki KLX 250S[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki KLX is aimed at the gap formed between the mini ranks and the pro classes. The KLX gives adolescent racers an appropriately-sized machine, so they can focus on riding technique instead of on controlling excesses of power.
2009 Kawasaki KLX250[edit | edit source]
The 2008 Kwasaki KLX250 is bike bringing together the off-road capabilities of a machine that's designed to take you anywhere and the features that make it a very convenient city motorcycle. That's right, the 2008 KLX250 is perfect for daily commuting: easy to handle, light, with a narrow profile to squeeze through busy traffic, and full instrumentation.
While being a major fun source on the forest roads and crossing creeks, the 2008 Kawasaki KLX250 is also street-legal, and its ergonomics have been tuned for both areas.
A narrow seat offers great maneuverability, while its low height is reassuring for inexperienced riders. Fully-adjustable suspensions make sure you can set up the bike just the way you feel it's best for your style, and the all-digital instrumentation provides the essential riding data.
2009 Kawasaki KLX 250S[edit | edit source]
The KLX 250 is one of Kawasaki's street legal offroad motorbikes. This dual purpose motorcycle has the same mobility on or off the road. the 249cc engine provides sufficient torque and power to make it a great off-roader. A compact, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine displacing 249cc, the KLX250S features convenient electric-starting. The engine is mounted beneath a lightweight, high-tensile steel perimeter frame to deliver a low center of gravity and enhanced maneuvering on tight trails.
2009 Kawasaki KLX 250SF[edit | edit source]
This dual purpose motorcycle has great mobility on the road. A compact, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single-cylinder engine displacing 249cc, the KLX250SF features convenient electric-starting. The engine is mounted beneath a lightweight, high-tensile steel perimeter frame to deliver a low center of gravity and enhanced maneuvering on tight trails.
2010 Kawasaki KLX250[edit | edit source]
The 2009 Kawasaki KLX250 is a motorcycle built for rough terrain, but thanks to its smart ergonomics and fully-featured design, it can also double as a swift and convenient commuter bike. While its design is inspired by the bigger off-road bikes, the KLX250 provides the best fun on both paved and unpaved roads.
With a narrow, redesigned seat, riders can now reach for the ground easier, for a boost of confidence, riding and when stopped, alike. The suspensions can be fully-adjusted and thus offer the best grip on a multitude of road surfaces, being also easy to tune according to each rider's style.
Not only is the 2009 Kawasaki KLX250 street-legal, but it also sports an all-digital instrument cluster loaded with a digital bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer, clock, and dual trip meters, and the fuel-injection lamp also doubles as a low-fuel warning lamp.
2011 Kawasaki KLX250[edit | edit source]
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250 has been designed with two major purposes in mind: agility and high maneuverability in the city, and dependable resilience and price-worthy brawn for the less trodden paths. The resulting machine brings together the nifty commuter capabilities and the robustness of an off-road bike, making riding the 2010 Kawasaki KLX250 a truly rewarding experience.
It's street-legal equipment lets you safely ride it in the busy traffic and reach your destination earlier, while its trail-oriented nature provides ample suspension setups to suit any riding style and offer the best possible road contact no matter the surface.
A lower and narrow seat provides better confidence for riders: they can steer the bike faster and with less effort, while also being able to reach the ground easier when stopped. The all-digital digital instrument cluster provides comprehensive data and is of course, backlit.
2012 Kawasaki KLX250[edit | edit source]
Perfect for both asphalt and dirt, the 2011 Kawasaki KLX250 is the bike you should ride if you value the low fuel consumption, city-carving capabilities and trail-oriented brawny engine. Packing together the best of the two worlds, the 2011 Kawasaki KLX250 offers great looks with zero-compromise performance.
You get fully-adjustable suspensions to trim your ride the way you want, paved or unpaved roads and all, while the lower, narrow seat provides great handling during turns and lets riders reach the ground easier when stopped.
The Kawasaki KLX250 is street-legal and offers an aggressive-look headlight with modern, stylish blinkers and fully-featured digital instrumentation. The manual 6-speed gearbox has been tuned to deliver both the high torque needed for off-road trailing and the high speed when riding the open roads.
2012 Kawasaki KLX250S[edit | edit source]
The 2012 MY Kawasaki KLX250S is a bike designed to combine the best of two worlds. Whether one is commuting to and from work or wants to enjoy a weekend off-road trail, the KLX250S can do both jobs.
A single-cylinder 249cc DOHC engine has a broad torque curve but is also lightweight and feels confident even at high revs, combined with the excellent adjustable Uni-Trak rear suspension and the 43 mm front fork make it good for off-roading.
Other features, such as the push-button electric start and the fully digital instrumentation enhance its everyday capabilities if one chooses to use it on his daily commute also.
2013 Kawasaki KLX250[edit | edit source]
Retaining all the features that have made so many people love the series, the 2012 Kawasaki KLX250 carries on the dual-purpose heritage of its previous models.
This bike is equally suitable for city riding to work and for fun on the forest less-trodden paths. It sports a fully-adjustable suspensions to trim your ride the way you want while the lower, narrow seat provides great handling during turns and lets riders reach the ground easier when stopped.
The 2012 Kawasaki KLX250 is street-legal and offers an aggressive-look headlight with modern, stylish blinkers and fully-featured digital instrumentation. The manual 6-speed gearbox has been tuned to deliver both the high torque needed for off-road trailing and the high speed when riding the open roads.
2013 Kawasaki KLX250S[edit | edit source]
The new and versatile 2013 MY Kawasaki KLX250S is a dual-purpose bike with all the credentials of both an off-road/ enduro and a small tourer.
Powered by a liquid-cooled 249cc single-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed transmission, it can provide fast acceleration for thrilling straight-line runs on the dirt track and well-mannered power deployment for strolling alongside forest trails or slow-traffic city roads.
The 43mm inverted front forks along with the Uni-Trak rear suspension provide excellent handling and comfort. The diamond high-tensile steel frame is rigid and was developed with no downtubes, enabling a lower engine placement, thus lowering the bike's center of gravity with enough ground clearance.
2014 Kawasaki KLX250S[edit | edit source]
The new dual-purpose 2014 MY Kawasaki KLX250S was originally designed as a road version of the larger KLX300R. The 4-stroke 249cc single engine has been engineered for flawless torque delivery across the entire rev range. The six-speed transmission ensures both the brutal grunt needed to tackle steep uphill trails and relaxed riding along winding countryside roads. And in the city, the crisp acceleration will get one through slower traffic with ease.
Feeling at home on the road or the trail, the KLX250S, comes standard with a 43mm inverted cartridge fork and Uni-Trak rear suspension for a smooth ride on all types of terrain. The diamond frame allows lower engine placement, so the bike is more stable when enjoying a race on the dirt.
2018 Kawasaki KLX 250[edit | edit source]
The Kawasaki Digital Fuel Injection system sprays fuel from a 10-hole injector, with Kawasaki claiming easier starting, smooth idling and improved performance while consuming less fuel. The electrically started 249cc engine is otherwise unchanged from when we last saw the KLX250 in 2014. The engine is paired to a six-speed transmission with a revised shift drum for a firmer feel when shifting gears.
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2019 Western Power Sports Catalog. Western Power Sports. 2019.