Kawasaki KLX250: specs and comparison
Kawasaki KLX250 (Enduro / trail, 2009-2017): 249 cc engine, 16.2 kW / 22 bhp, 133 kg, seat height 885 mm. Licence: A2.
Also written as: Kawasaki KLX 250
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Kawasaki KLX2502009-2017 · 249 cc · 16 kW
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Specs
Generation 2009-2017
| Years | 2009-2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Enduro / trail |
| Licence | A2 |
| Engine | 249 cc, 1 cyl. |
| Power | 16.2 kW / 22 bhp |
| Weight | 133 kg (wet or dry not stated) |
| Seat height | 885 mm |
| Suspension travel | no data |
| Max load | no data |
| ABS | no ABS |
| Drive / gearbox | chain, manual |
| Tank | 7.7 l |
| Fuel use | 74 mpg (3.8 l/100 km) |
| Range on one tank | 110 miles |
| Used price (estimate) | £2,700 - £4,100 |
Why it's worth it
- Handles gravel and light off-road
- Engine with real character
- Cheap and simple servicing
- Light: up to 150 kg (140 kg dry)
Watch out
- Struggles at motorway speeds
- Short range, frequent fuel stops
- Tall seat: 850 mm or more - see "Will your feet reach the ground?"
What to check on a used one
- Chain and sprockets: slack, stiff links, hooked teeth
- Valve clearance service: done on time?
- Crash damage: bar ends, levers, footpegs, scratched covers
Similar motorcycles
- Honda CRF250L 249 cc · 17 kW · seat 875 mm
- Honda CRF250 Rally 249 cc · 18 kW · seat 895 mm
- Bluroc Hero 250 250 cc · 20 kW · seat 855 mm
- Kawasaki KLX230 233 cc · 14 kW · seat 880 mm
- Beta RR 4T 350 Enduro 349 cc · 13 kW · seat 940 mm
Questions
Is the Kawasaki KLX250 A2-legal?
Yes: 16.2 kW is within the A2 limit of 35 kW. A2 also requires no more than 0.2 kW per kg, so check the power-to-weight figure in the papers of the bike you buy.
What is the seat height of the Kawasaki KLX250?
885 mm. Whether you reach the ground also depends on the seat width: the finder estimates it from your height and inside leg.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX250 weigh?
133 kg (wet or dry not stated).
What is the fuel use and range of the Kawasaki KLX250?
About 74 mpg (3.8 l/100 km); with the 7.7 l tank that is roughly 110 miles (180 km) before the fuel light comes on.
Specs from makers and test sources; prices are estimates. Check the bike you buy.