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The fun doesn’t have to stop at pavement boundaries when riding Kawasaki’s street legal KLX™250S. This lightweight dual-purpose motorcycle is equally at home on the pavement or off-road and always ready for your next adventure. |
General information |
Model
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Kawasaki KLR250S |
Model year
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2008 |
Category
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Super motard |
Price as new | US$ 4899. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
|
3.0 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
|
Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Compression
|
11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
|
72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
|
4 |
Fuel system
|
Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
Fuel control
|
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
|
Digital CDI |
Cooling system
|
Liquid |
Gearbox
|
6-speed |
Transmission type
|
Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
|
27.4° |
Front suspension
|
43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.2 in. |
Rear suspension
|
Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. |
Front tire
|
80/90-21 |
Rear tire
|
100/80-18 |
Front brakes
|
Single disc |
Rear brakes
|
Single disc |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
|
118.8 kg (262.0 pounds) |
Seat height
|
884 mm (34.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
|
1196 mm (47.1 inches) |
Overall length
|
2223 mm (87.5 inches) |
Overall width
|
815 mm (32.1 inches) |
Ground clearance
|
279 mm (11.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
|
1440 mm (56.7 inches) |
Fuel capacity
|
7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green, Sunbeam Red |
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