Motocross Bikes

2008Kawasaki KX250

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The 2008 Kawasaki KX250 is a full-size motocross racer from Kawasaki's long-running KX line. Its liquid-cooled 249cc single makes 48 hp through a five-speed gearbox and chain. A tall 965 mm seat, 104.7 kg wet weight and an 8.3-litre tank make it a lightweight competition machine.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 97.0 kg
Seat height: 965 mm
Power: 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail97%

Cornering85%

City riding5%

Daily riding5%

Touring5%

Two-up0%

Track90%

Best for: Built purely for closed-course motocross racing and aggressive off-road riding, not for transportation or general road use.
Built for: Sharp, flickable, and eager to change direction, with a stiff perimeter aluminum frame and race-tuned suspension geometry that favor jumps, berms, and rapid transitions over comfort.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for commuting, highway travel, carrying a passenger, or riders wanting a plush, low-maintenance, easygoing ride.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 965mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2008 Kawasaki KX250, with a cramped knee angle of around 85 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: 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.4948 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 66.4 x 72.0 mm
Compression: 10.5:1
Cooling system: Liquid
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Kick
Ignition: CDI
Lubrication system: Premix

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1480 mm
Overall length: 2184 mm
Overall width: 815 mm
Overall height: 1265 mm
Seat height: 965 mm
Dry weight: 97.0 kg
Wet weight: 104.7 kg
Fuel capacity: 8.30 litres
Ground clearance: 340 mm
Oil capacity: 0.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe
Front suspension: 48mm inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 11.8 in.
Rear suspension: UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 18-way low-speed compression and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, plus 16-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
Front wheel travel: 48 mm
Rear wheel travel: 310 mm
Rake (fork angle): 28.6°
Trail: 130 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc
Front brakes diameter: 250 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 80/90-M21
Rear tyre: 110/90-M19

Other

Color options: Lime Green / Black

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	2008	2020	2027
Capacity	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc	249 cc
Dry weight	97 kg	97 kg	97 kg	97 kg	100 kg	105 kg
Seat height	960 mm	963 mm	963 mm	965 mm	947 mm	955 mm
Fuel capacity	8.5 L	8.5 L	8.4 L	8.3 L	6.4 L	6.2 L