What category is the 2013 Kawasaki KX250?

General information
Category	Cross / motocross
Model	Kawasaki KX250
Year	2013
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Transmission typefinal drive	Chain
Gearbox	5-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Premix
Ignition	Digital CDI
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet
Bore x stroke	66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches)
Compression	10.5:1
Stroke	2
Engine type	Single cylinder
Capacity:	249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities
Ground clearance	340 mm (13.4 inches)
Overall width	815 mm (32.1 inches)
Overall length	2,184 mm (86.0 inches)
Overall height	1,265 mm (49.8 inches)
Seat height	965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight	97.0 kg (213.9 pounds)
Kawasaki KX250 dimensions and frame
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc
Front brakes diameter	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc
Rear tyre dimensions	110/90-M19
Front tyre dimensions	80/90-M21
Rear suspension	UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 18-way low-speed compression and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, plus 16-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
Front suspension	48mm inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 11.8 in.
Frame type	Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe

Speed and acceleration
Color options	Lime Green / Black
Fuel capacity	8.32 litres (2.20 gallons)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

Best For

Track90%

City5%

Cornering85%

Daily Riding5%

Touring5%

Passenger0%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a full-blown motocross machine best suited to intermediate through expert off-road riders who already know how to manage a high-strung, clutch-dependent two-stroke-like power delivery from a modern 250cc four-stroke.
Purpose	Built purely for closed-course motocross racing and aggressive off-road riding, not for transportation or general road use.
Rider Fit	Its light 109.2 kg wet weight and tall 955 mm seat height demand an active, standing riding style and reward riders with good fitness, leg strength, and confidence throwing the bike around.
Character	Sharp, flickable, and eager to change direction, with a stiff perimeter aluminum frame and race-tuned suspension geometry that favor jumps, berms, and rapid transitions over comfort.
Not Ideal For	This is not the bike for commuting, highway travel, carrying a passenger, or riders wanting a plush, low-maintenance, easygoing ride.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 965mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with cannot reach comfortably on the 2013 Kawasaki KX250, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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