Motocross Bikes
2026Kawasaki KX250X
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The 2026 Kawasaki KX250X is a competitive 250cc two-stroke motocross bike engineered for intermediate to advanced off-road riders seeking race-ready performance. Powered by a potent fuel-injected engine with 14.0:1 compression ratio and commanding a lightweight aluminum frame, it delivers aggressive acceleration and nimble handling. Best known for bridging the gap between amateur and professional-level racing, the KX250X excels in delivering consistent power delivery and dependable reliability on demanding terrain.
- Capacity
- 249.0 ccm
- Engine
- Single, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 5-speed
- Dry weight
- 104.4 kg
- Seat height
- 945 mm
- Power
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
What’s new for the 2026 Kawasaki KX250X
vs the 2025| Spec | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Wet weight | 109.0 kg (240.3 pounds) | 110.3 kg (243.2 pounds) |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a cross-country (X) variant of Kawasaki's motocrosser, it's purpose-made for closed-course off-road racing like hare scrambles and enduro-style events rather than general riding.
- Built for
- The bike feels light, flickable, and eager to change direction, rewarding an aggressive, attacking riding style over relaxed cruising.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the right choice for commuting, highway travel, passenger carrying, or riders wanting plush all-day comfort.
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
- 43.0 HP (31.6 kW)
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.4119 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 78.0 x 52.2 mm
- Compression
- 14.1:1
- 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
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc, manual
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1486 mm
- Overall length
- 2179 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Overall height
- 1260 mm
- Seat height
- 945 mm
- Dry weight
- 104.4 kg
- Wet weight
- 110.3 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6.20 litres
- Ground clearance
- 330 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Perimeter, aluminum
- Front suspension
- 48mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak® with dual-range (2.25 turns high speed/21-way low-speed) compression damping, 38-way rebound damping and adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 305 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 307 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 27.8°
- Trail
- 122 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
- 110/100-18
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 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc | 249 cc |
| Dry weight | 104 kg | 104 kg | 104 kg | 104 kg | 104 kg |
| Seat height | 945 mm | 945 mm | 945 mm | 945 mm | 950 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L | 6.2 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki KX250X?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250X has a Capacity of 249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki KX250X have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250X has a Power of 43.0 HP (31.6 kW).
How many gears does the Kawasaki KX250X have?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250X has a Gearbox of 5-speed.
How much does the Kawasaki KX250X weigh?
The 2026 Kawasaki KX250X has a Dry weight of 104.4 kg (230.2 pounds).
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