Kawasaki KLX250

Kawasaki New 2010 Model

Fashionable and practical with its dual purpose styling, the KLX is single minded in its desire to provide a fun riding experience on street or trail.

Fuel injection
To offer outstanding performance, the KLX250’s fuel injection system utilises an ultra-fine atomising (10-hole) injector. The result is a very smooth engine character, especially in the rpm range most used in day-to-day riding. From the mid-range onward, the engine revs quickly and easily. Furthermore, the fuel injection contributes to clean emissions, easier starting and improved fuel economy.

Exhaust system
The new KLX features an all-stainless steel exhaust system. A honeycomb catalyser (located in the silencer) and secondary air system, ensure Euro-III emissions regulations are met.

Frame and swingarm
The KLX250’s box- and tubular-section high-tensile steel perimeter frame creates a slim, lightweight package. The 26.5 degree caster angle and short wheelbase contribute to quick handling, while the high rigidity of the frame ensures straight-line stability.
The new lightweight, highly rigid aluminium D-section swingarm contributes to reduced unsprung weight. New KX racing-type chain adjusters allow precise adjustment of chain slack, helping to minimise drivetrain power transfer loss.

Headlamp
Front and centre; a new front cowl and two-bulb headlamp design give the KLX an aggressive new look.

Suspension
The 43 mm inverted cartridge-style front fork comes with 16-way compression damping adjustment. The cartridge provides consistent damping force by minimising aeration of the fork oil. KX-style fork guards protect the inner tubes from rocks and vegetation.
Uni-Trak rear suspension provides great road holding ability and bump absorption. The gas-charged shock with remote reservoir has 16-way compression and rebound damping and fully adjustable preload adjustability. An all new linkage and revised damping settings reduce some of the bike’s front-rear pitching motion, resulting in increased straight-line stability and a more planted feel in corners.

All-digital instrumentation
All-digital instrument console gives at-a-glance information. Features include a digital bar-graph tachometer, digital speedometer, clock, and dual trip meters. The fuel-injection lamp also doubles as a low-fuel warning lamp.

Engine
 Engine type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single  Displacement
249 cm³  Bore x stroke
72.0 x 61.2 mm  Compression ratio
11.0:1  Valve/Induction system
DOHC, 4 valves  Fuel system
Fuel injection: φ34 mm x 1 (Keihin)  Ignition
Digital CDI  Starting
Electric  Lubrication
Forced lubrication, wet sump Transmission
 Transmission
6-speed, return  Final Drive
Chain  Primary reduction ratio
2.800 (84/30)  Gear ratios: 1st
3.000 (30/10)  Gear ratios: 2nd
2.000 (30/15)  Gear ratios: 3rd
1.500 (27/18)  Gear ratios: 4th
1.250 (25/20)  Gear ratios: 5th
1.050 (21/20)  Gear ratios: 6th
0.952 (20/21)  Final reduction ratio
3.000 (42/14)  Clutch
Wet multi-disc, manual Frame
 Frame type
Perimeter, high-tensile steel  Rake/Trail
26.5˚ / 105 mm  Wheel travel, front
255 mm  Wheel travel, rear
230 mm  Tyre, front
3.00-21 51P  Tyre, rear
4.60-18 63P  Steering angle, left / right
45˚ / 45˚ Suspension
 Suspension, front
43 mm upside-down telescopic fork
16-way
 Suspension, rear
New Uni-Trak
Compression damping: 16-way
Rebound damping: 16-way
Spring preload: Fully adjustable Brakes
 Brakes, front
Single 250 mm disc
Dual-piston  Brakes, rear
Single 240 mm disc
Single-piston Dimensions
 Dimensions (L x W x H)
2,200 mm x 820 mm x 1,205 mm  Wheelbase
1,430 mm  Ground Clearance
285 mm  Seat height
890 mm  Fuel capacity
7.7 litres  Curb Mass
138 kg Performance
 Maximum power
16 kW {22 PS} / 7,500 rpm  Maximum torque
20.5 N·m {2.1 kgf·m} / 7,000 rpm