2027Kawasaki KX250

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The Kawasaki KX250 carries into the 2027 model year.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 5-speed
Dry weight: 104.7 kg
Seat height: 955 mm
Power: Not on record
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What’s new for the 2027 Kawasaki KX250

vs the 2026

Spec	2026	2027
Power	48.0 HP (35.3 kW)	not listed
Torque	25.4 Nm (2.6 kgf-m or 18.7 ft.lbs)	not listed
Dry weight	103.2 kg (227.5 pounds)	104.7 kg (230.8 pounds)
Front suspension	49mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping	Showa 49mm inverted fork
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	Uni-Trak, dual-range compression
Front brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper	Single semi-floating 270 mm petal disc, dual-piston caliper
Rear brakes	Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper	Single 240 mm petal disc, single-piston caliper

Other years 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027

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 955mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will not reach the ground comfortably on the 2027 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
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
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
Power: Not on record - add it

Transmission

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

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1485 mm
Overall length: 2190 mm
Overall width: 820 mm
Overall height: 1265 mm
Seat height: 955 mm
Dry weight: 104.7 kg
Wet weight: 110.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 6.20 litres
Ground clearance: 340 mm
Oil capacity: 0.80 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Perimeter, aluminum
Front suspension: Showa 49mm inverted fork
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak, dual-range compression
Front wheel travel: 305 mm
Rear wheel travel: 307 mm
Rake (fork angle): 27.0°
Trail: 118 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Single semi-floating 270 mm petal disc, dual-piston caliper
Front brakes diameter: 270 mm
Rear brakes: Single 240 mm petal disc, single-piston caliper
Rear brakes diameter: 240 mm
Front tyre: 80/100-21
Rear tyre: 110/90-19

Other

Comments: Kawasaki sells the 2027 model as the KX250F.

Specs last verified against published sources: October 2026.

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