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2010Kawasaki KLX250SF

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The 2010 Kawasaki KLX 250SF is a lightweight supermoto designed for novice and intermediate riders seeking nimble urban performance and off-road capability. Its liquid-cooled 249cc single-cylinder engine delivers accessible power with minimal vibration, while the semi-double cradle steel frame provides excellent maneuverability. Best known for versatility and affordability, it excels equally on pavement and light trails.

Capacity
249.0 ccm
Engine
Single, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Wet weight
137.0 kg
Seat height
861 mm
Power
21.4 HP (15.7 kW)
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What’s new for the 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF

vs the 2009
Spec20092010
Rear suspension Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 8.1 in. UNI-TRAK with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 8.1 in.
Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 33Agility 83Comfort 45Off-road 25Touring 30Road manners 70
Off-road & trail25%
Cornering80%
City riding80%
Daily riding60%
Touring30%
Two-up25%
Track55%
Best for
Designed as a supermoto-style street bike, blending dirt-bike agility with road tires and brakes for sharp, playful handling on pavement.
Built for
A nimble, flickable single-cylinder machine that rewards aggressive cornering and quick direction changes over outright speed.
Not ideal for
Not a good fit for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, long highway stints, or serious off-road capability.

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 861mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with tip-toe one foot on the 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF, with a relaxed knee angle of around 135 degrees and a forward-leaning 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
0.1562 HP/kg (wet)
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
Torque
Not on record - add it
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1420 mm
Overall length
2131 mm
Overall width
795 mm
Overall height
1140 mm
Seat height
861 mm
Wet weight
137.0 kg
Fuel capacity
7.60 litres
Ground clearance
226 mm
Dry weight
Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
Frame
Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension
43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.
Rear suspension
UNI-TRAK with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 8.1 in.
Rake (fork angle)
25.5°
Trail
74 mm
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Single disc
Front brakes diameter
300 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
240 mm
Front tyre
110/70-17
Rear tyre
130/70-17
Other
Color options
Oriental Blue

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 20092010201120122013
Capacity 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc 249 cc
Seat height 861 mm 861 mm 861 mm 861 mm 889 mm
Fuel capacity 7.6 L 7.6 L 7.6 L 7.6 L 7.6 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 KLX250SF?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Kawasaki KLX250SF have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF has a Power of 21.4 HP (15.7 kW).

How many gears does the Kawasaki KLX250SF have?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

How much does the Kawasaki KLX250SF weigh?

The 2010 Kawasaki KLX250SF has a Wet weight of 137.0 kg (302.0 pounds).

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