Kawasaki KLX 250S (2011-12)

The Kawasaki KLX 250 S motorcycle was produced from 2011 to 2012 with a four-stroke, single-cylinder engine that had a capacity of 249cc. It had 11.0:1 compression ratio, and was liquid-cooled with a Keihin CVK34 carburetor for induction. The bike had a max power output of 27 hp at 8,500 rpm and 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft max torque at 7,500 rpm. The clutch on this motorcycle was wet, with multiple discs, cable operated and had six-speed transmission. The Frame was made of steel, with a double cradle frame, while the Front Suspension had 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment and the Rear Suspension had Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment. The Front Brakes were equipped with a single 250mm disc with a 2-piston caliper, and rear brakes had a single 230mm disc with a 1-piston caliper. The bike had an 80/100-21 front tire and a 100/100-18 rear tire. Its wheelbase measured at 1430 mm, seat height at 883 mm, and ground clearance at 285 mm. It had a dry weight of 122 kg and a wet weight of 135 kg, and had fuel capacity of 7.2 liters / 2.0 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki KLX 250S

Year: 2011 – 12


Engine: Four stroke, single cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve
Capacity: 249 cc / 15.2 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 72 61.2 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 11.0:1
Induction: Keihin CVK34 carburetor
Ignition: Digital CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 27 hp / 22.3 kW @ 8500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 23.5 hp @ 8200 rpm
Max Torque: 2.6 kgf-m / 18.5 lb-ft @ 7500 rpm
Clutch: Wet, multiple discs, cable operated
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Steel, Double cradle frame

Front Suspension: 43 mm Inverted cartridge fork with 16-Way compression damping adjustment
Front Wheel Travel: 285 mm / 11.2 in
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak (R) with Adjustable preload, 16-Way compression and Rebound damping adjustment
Rear Wheel Travel: 280 mm / 11.0 in
Front Brakes: Single 250mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 80/100-21
Rear Tyre: 100/100-18
Rake: 25.5 degrees
Trail: 74mm / 2.9 in
Wheelbase: 1430 mm / 56.3 in
Seat Height: 883 mm / 34.8 in
Ground Clearance: 285 mm / 11.2 in
Dry Weight: 122 kg / 269 lbs
Wet Weight: 135 kg / 297.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 7.2 Litres / 2.0 US gal

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