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Kawasaki KX250 - 2025 Specifications and Reviews
The 2025 Kawasaki KX250 is a competitive 250cc motocross bike engineered for intermediate to advanced off-road riders seeking serious race performance. Its liquid-cooled, fuel-injected single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivers aggressive power and reliability on the track, while the nimble chassis and responsive handling make it ideal for amateur and semi-professional motocross competition.
General information | |
| Color Options | Lime Green |
| Category | Cross / motocross |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final Drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Ignition | Digital CDI |
| Fuel Control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Induction | Injection. DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 52.2 mm (3.1 x 2.1 inches) |
| Compression Ratio | 14.0:1 |
| Capacity: | 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.21 litres (1.64 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1485 mm (58.5 inches) |
| Ground Clearance | 340 mm (13.4 inches) |
| Overall Width | 820 mm (32.3 inches) |
| Overall Length | 2190 mm (86.2 inches) |
| Overall Height | 1265 mm (49.8 inches) |
| Seat Height | 955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Wet Weight | 109.5 kg (241.4 pounds) |
| Dry Weight | 103.2 kg (227.6 pounds) |
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Kawasaki KX250 dimensions and frame | |
| Wheels | Dunlop MX33 tires |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Brake Disc Diameter | 240 mm (9.4 inches) |
| Front Brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Rear Tyre | 110/90-19 |
| Front Tyre | 80/100-21 |
| Rear Wheel Travel | 307 mm (12.1 inches) |
| 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 | 305 mm (12.0 inches) |
| Front Suspension | 49mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping |
| Trail | 118 mm (4.6 inches) |
| Frame | Aluminum perimeter |
Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Fork tube size | 47 mm (1.9 inches) |
| Sprockets | 13/48 (front/rear) |
| Chain links | 114 |
| Chain size | 520 |
| Idle speed | 1950 +/- 50 RPM |
| Coolant | 1.00 litres (0.26 US gallons) |
| Brake fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine oil | SAE 5W-40/10W-40 |
| Update specs | Report missing specs or required updates. |
| Comments | Launch control. |
| Oil capacity | 0.80 litres (0.85 US quarts) |
| Rake (fork angle) | 28.0° |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump |
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Motorcycle name | Kawasaki KX250 |
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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