2010Kawasaki Super Sherpa

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The 2010 Kawasaki Super Sherpa is a dual-sport for riders who want one bike for roads and dirt tracks. Its 249cc single keeps things simple and dependable, with an 831 mm seat, a 128 kg wet weight and a 9.1-litre tank.

Capacity: 249.0 ccm
Engine: Single, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Wet weight: 128.0 kg
Seat height: 831 mm
Power: 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)

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What’s new for the 2010 Kawasaki Super Sherpa

vs the 2009

Spec	2009	2010
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak® single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in.	Uni-Trak single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in.

Other years 2009 2010

How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail88%

Cornering55%

City riding45%

Daily riding40%

Touring25%

Two-up15%

Track10%

Best for: Built as a lightweight, nimble dual-sport for trail exploration, technical off-road terrain, and light commuting rather than outright performance.
Built for: A playful, no-frills enduro machine that rewards momentum-based riding and precise handling over raw power.
Not ideal for: Not a good fit for riders seeking highway speed, long-distance touring comfort, or two-up passenger capability.

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 831mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with balls of both feet on the 2010 Kawasaki Super Sherpa, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 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: 24.9 HP (18.3 kW)
EPA Certificate No.: AKAXC.249AAB-006
EPA CO Emissions: 8.2 CO g/km
Engine type: Single, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.1945 HP/kg (wet)
Bore x stroke: 72.0 x 61.2 mm
Compression: 9.3:1
Fuel system: Carburettor
Starting: Electric
Ignition: CDI
Aspiration: Naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder: 4
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1374 mm
Overall length: 2080 mm
Overall width: 780 mm
Overall height: 1191 mm
Seat height: 831 mm
Wet weight: 128.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 9.10 litres
Ground clearance: 269 mm
Dry weight: Not on record - add it

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front suspension: 36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in.
Rear suspension: Uni-Trak single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in.
Rake (fork angle): 28.0°

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