Motocross Bikes
2026Kawasaki KX250
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The 2026 Kawasaki KX250 is a competitive 250cc motocross bike engineered for ambitious amateur and semi-professional riders. Known for its lightweight aluminum perimeter frame, potent fuel-injected engine, and responsive handling, it delivers the performance and reliability needed to excel in MX competition. The aggressive geometry and aggressive power delivery make it an ideal choice for riders progressing toward professional-level racing.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 103.2 kg
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
What’s new for the 2026 Kawasaki KX250
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
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| Torque | 24.9 Nm (2.5 kgf-m or 18.4 ft.lbs) @ 9200 RPM | 25.4 Nm (2.6 kgf-m or 18.7 ft.lbs) |
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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 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.
Will it fit you?
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- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.3 kW)
- Torque
- 25.4 Nm (2.6 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4651 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 52.2 mm
- Compression
- 14.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Digital DC-CDI
- Lubrication system
- Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1486 mm
- Overall length
- 2189 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Overall height
- 1265 mm
- Seat height
- 955 mm
- Dry weight
- 103.2 kg
- Wet weight
- 109.2 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 340 mm
- Oil capacity
- 0.80 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, aluminum
- Front suspension
- 49mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping, adjustable 22-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
- Front wheel travel
- 305 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 307 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.0°
- Trail
- 117 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear tyre
- 110/90-19
Other
- Comments
- Torque is a rear-wheel dyno figure.
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 | 2026 | 2027 |
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| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 97 kg | 97 kg | 97 kg | 100 kg | 103 kg | 105 kg |
| Seat height | 960 mm | 963 mm | 963 mm | 947 mm | 955 mm | 955 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 L | 8.5 L | 8.4 L | 6.4 L | 6.2 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 2026 Kawasaki KX250 has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250 has a Power of 48.0 HP (35.3 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX250 have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250 has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki KX250?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250 has a Torque of 25.4 Nm (2.6 kgf-m or 18.7 ft.lbs).
How much does the Kawasaki KX250 weigh?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250 has a Dry weight of 103.2 kg (227.5 pounds).
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