What category is the 2020 Kawasaki Stockman 250?

General information
Category	Enduro / offroad
Model	Kawasaki Stockman 250
Year	2020
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Ignition	Digital CDI
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Carburettor. Mikuni BST34
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	72.0 x 61.2 mm (2.8 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	11.0:1
Torque	20.60 Nm (2.1 kgf-m or 15.2 ft.lbs) @ 6000 RPM
Power	20.12 HP (14.7 kW) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Capacity:	249.00 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Wire spoked
Rear brakes diameter	240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single piston caliper
Front brakes diameter	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Dual piston caliper
Rear tyre	4.60-18
Front tyre	3.00-21
Rear wheel travel	186 mm (7.3 inches)
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak. Compression damping. Fully adjustable.
Front wheel travel	230 mm (9.1 inches)
Front Suspension	36 mm Telescopic fork
Trail	107 mm (4.2 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	28.0°
Frame type	Semi-Double Cradle, High-Tensile
Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	9.00 litres (2.38 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground clearance	270 mm (10.6 inches)
Overall width	900 mm (35.4 inches)
Overall length	2,140 mm (84.3 inches)
Overall height	1,130 mm (44.5 inches)
Seat height	830 mm (32.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	133.0 kg (293.2 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	Sold in Australia as a farm bike. Model id KL250JCF.
Carrying capacity	Front and rear rack
Starter	Electric
Color options	Green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

20.1 hp

Peak Power

12.5s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%

City40%

Cornering40%

Daily Riding45%

Touring25%

Passenger20%

Rider Profile

Best For	Suitable for beginners and utility riders alike thanks to its low power output and forgiving, easygoing nature.
Purpose	Built as a simple, rugged farm and light-duty off-road bike rather than a performance or highway machine.
Rider Fit	The tall 830mm seat height and narrow chassis demand reasonable leg length but the low 133kg weight makes it easy to muscle around.
Character	A no-frills, air-cooled workhorse that prioritizes durability, simplicity, and low-speed control over speed or refinement.
Not Ideal For	Not for riders seeking highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or passenger-friendly accommodations.

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

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At 830mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2020 Kawasaki Stockman 250, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. 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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