Motocross Bikes
1997Kawasaki KX250
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The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 is a two-stroke motocross racer from Kawasaki's KX range. Its liquid-cooled 249cc single makes 52.5 hp and 47.5 Nm through a five-speed gearbox. A 963 mm seat, 96.5 kg dry weight and an 8.5-litre tank make it a powerful, competitive race machine.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, two-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 96.5 kg
- Seat height
- 963 mm
- Power
- 52.5 HP (38.6 kW)
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How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built purely for closed-course motocross racing and aggressive off-road riding, not for street use or transportation.
- Built for
- A light, high-revving, aggressive machine that rewards an active, attacking riding style with explosive acceleration out of corners and razor-sharp handling.
- Not ideal for
- Not suitable for commuting, touring, carrying passengers, or riders seeking comfort and low-maintenance street usability.
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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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 52.5 HP (38.6 kW)
- Torque
- 47.5 Nm (4.8 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, two-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5440 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 67.4 x 70.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.5:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Starting
- Kick
- Ignition
- CDI
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1480 mm
- Overall length
- 2177 mm
- Overall width
- 815 mm
- Overall height
- 1215 mm
- Seat height
- 963 mm
- Dry weight
- 96.5 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 8.50 litres
- Ground clearance
- 385 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe
- Front suspension
- Inverted Forks
- Rear suspension
- Monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 310 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 330 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 113 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Front brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 190 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21 51
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-19 62
Specs last verified against published sources: .
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 | 1990 | 1997 | 2004 | 2020 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 97 kg | 97 kg | 97 kg | 100 kg | 105 kg |
| Seat height | 960 mm | 963 mm | 963 mm | 947 mm | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.2 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 KX250?
The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 has a Power of 52.5 HP (38.6 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KX250?
The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 has a Torque of 47.5 Nm (4.8 kgf-m or 35.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki KX250 weigh?
The 1997 Kawasaki KX250 has a Dry weight of 96.5 kg (212.7 pounds).
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