Supermotos

2013Kawasaki KLX250SF

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The 2013 Kawasaki KLX250SF is a lightweight supermotard designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking nimble street-focused performance. Its 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine delivers accessible power with excellent maneuverability, making it ideal for urban commuting and weekend riding. Known for affordability and reliability, the KLX250SF excels at combining off-road versatility with street-ready styling.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 135.0 kg
Seat height: 889 mm
Power: 21.4 HP (15.7 kW)

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What’s new for the 2013 Kawasaki KLX250SF

vs the 2012

Spec	2012	2013
Wet weight	137.0 kg (302.0 pounds)	135.0 kg (297.6 pounds)
Seat height	861 mm (33.9 inches)	889 mm (35.0 inches)
Front suspension	43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.	43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment / 10.0 in.
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 / 9.1 in.
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper

Other years 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail60%

Cornering82%

City riding70%

Daily riding55%

Touring25%

Two-up20%

Track45%

Best for: Its true wheelhouse is tight, twisty roads and urban streets where a supermoto's light weight and sharp steering shine over raw speed.
Built for: It has a flickable, playful, dirt-bike-derived character that rewards aggressive lean angles and quick direction changes over long-distance cruising.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for riders wanting high-speed highway touring, heavy luggage capacity, or strong passenger comfort.

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Units

At 889mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2013 Kawasaki KLX250SF, with a relaxed knee angle of around 140 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)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1585 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
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1430 mm
Overall length: 2200 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Overall height: 1204 mm
Seat height: 889 mm
Wet weight: 135.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 7.60 litres
Ground clearance: 284 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 damping adjustment / 10.0 in.
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment / 9.1 in.
Rake (fork angle): 26.5°
Trail: 104 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
Front brakes diameter: 250 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 80/100-21
Rear tyre: 100/100-18