Supermotos
2010Kawasaki KLX 250SF
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The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF is a lightweight supermoto designed for novice and intermediate riders seeking nimble urban performance and off-road capability. Its liquid-cooled 249cc single-cylinder engine delivers accessible power with minimal vibration, while the semi-double cradle steel frame provides excellent maneuverability. Best known for versatility and affordability, it excels equally on pavement and light trails.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Seat height
- 861 mm
- Power
- 21.4 HP (15.7 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Designed as a supermoto-style street bike, blending dirt-bike agility with road tires and brakes for sharp, playful handling on pavement.
- Built for
- A nimble, flickable single-cylinder machine that rewards aggressive cornering and quick direction changes over outright speed.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, long highway stints, or serious off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 21.4 HP (15.7 kW)
- EPA Certificate No.
- AKAXC.249AAD-004
- EPA CO Emissions
- 6.3 CO g/km
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1562 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm
- Compression
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1420 mm
- Overall length
- 2131 mm
- Overall width
- 795 mm
- Overall height
- 1140 mm
- Seat height
- 861 mm
- Wet weight
- 137.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 7.60 litres
- Ground clearance
- 226 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.
- Rear suspension
- UNI-TRAK with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 8.1 in.
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.5°
- Trail
- 74 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 110/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 130/70-17
Other
- Color options
- Oriental Blue
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Seat height | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KLX 250SF?
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX 250SF have?
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF has a Power of 21.4 HP (15.7 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX 250SF have?
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KLX 250SF weigh?
The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF has a Wet weight of 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds).
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