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2010Kawasaki KLX250S

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The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S is a road-legal dual-purpose bike with a liquid-cooled single. Its 249cc four-stroke engine makes 21.4 hp through a six-speed gearbox. An 884 mm seat, 135 kg wet weight and 7.2-litre tank make it light and capable on trails.

Capacity
249.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
118.8 kg
Seat height
884 mm
Power
21.4 HP (15.7 kW)
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What’s new for the 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S

vs the 2009
Spec20092010
Dry weight 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds) 118.8 kg (261.9 pounds)
Fuel capacity 7.60 litres (2.01 US gallons) 7.20 litres (1.90 US gallons)
Front suspension 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.0 in. 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 11.2 in.
Rear suspension Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 11.0 in.
Other years 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 22Agility 77Comfort 45Off-road 85Touring 30Road manners 45
Off-road & trail85%
Cornering65%
City riding55%
Daily riding45%
Touring30%
Two-up20%
Track25%
Best for
Built to be ridden on the road and on dirt tracks, making it a versatile do-it-all machine.
Built for
A dual-sport from Kawasaki with a 249cc engine; its character is versatile and engaging, with 21 hp on tap.
Not ideal for
Not for riders wanting high-speed motorway comfort or track performance.

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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At 884mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
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
0.1801 HP/kg (dry)
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
Lubrication system
Forced lubrication, wet sump
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet multiplate
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1435 mm
Overall length
2200 mm
Overall width
820 mm
Overall height
1204 mm
Seat height
884 mm
Dry weight
118.8 kg
Wet weight
135.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.20 litres
Ground clearance
295 mm
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension
43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 11.2 in.
Rear suspension
Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 11.0 in.
Front wheel travel
254 mm
Rear wheel travel
231 mm
Rake (fork angle)
26.5°
Trail
107 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
250 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
80/90-21
Rear tyre
100/80-18
Other
Color options
Lime Green

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 200720102011201420182021
Capacity 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Dry weight 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg 119 kg
Seat height 884 mm 884 mm 889 mm 889 mm 889 mm 890 mm
Fuel capacity 7.2 L 7.2 L 7.6 L 7.6 L 7.7 L 7.7 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 KLX250S?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX250S have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S has a Power of 21.4 HP (15.7 kW).

How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX250S have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the Kawasaki KLX250S weigh?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250S has a Dry weight of 118.8 kg (261.9 pounds).

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