Motocross Bikes
2024Kawasaki KX250
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The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 is a competitive-class motocross bike engineered for intermediate to advanced riders seeking reliable performance in off-road racing. Powered by a liquid-cooled 249cc four-stroke single-cylinder engine with advanced fuel injection, it delivers consistent power and precise throttle control. Known for its proven durability and competitive edge in the 250 motocross category, the KX250 excels on varied terrain and race tracks.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 103.2 kg
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for closed-course motocross racing and aggressive off-road riding, not for transportation or general road use.
- Built for
- 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.
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
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4651 HP/kg
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 52.2 mm
- Compression
- 14.1:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- CDI
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, hydraulic
- Sprockets
- 13/48 (front/rear)
- Chain size
- 520
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1486 mm
- Overall length
- 2189 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Overall height
- 1270 mm
- Seat height
- 960 mm
- Dry weight
- 103.2 kg
- Wet weight
- 107.8 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 345 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Aluminum perimeter
- Front suspension
- 48mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping, adjustable 22-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 315 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 315 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 28.0°
- Trail
- 117 mm
- Fork tube size
- 47 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-19
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4
Other
- Color options
- Lime Green
- Comments
- Launch control.
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 | 2007 | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 97 kg | 100 kg | 103 kg | 103 kg | 103 kg | 103 kg |
| Seat height | 965 mm | 947 mm | 950 mm | 960 mm | 955 mm | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.3 L | 6.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 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 KX250?
The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 has a Power of 48.0 HP (35.3 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KX250 weigh?
The 2024 Kawasaki KX250 has a Dry weight of 103.2 kg (227.5 pounds).
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