Kawasaki KLX 250SF
- Production years
- 2009–2013
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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Selected year: 2013
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Wet weight
- 135 kg
- Seat height
- 889 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki KLX 250SF is a supermoto produced from 2009 through 2013. The 2013 model uses a 249.0 cm³ liquid-cooled, four-stroke single with a carburetor, making 21 hp (16 kW), and weighs 135 kg wet.
Its 889 mm seat height calls for a longer reach when stopping; it was 861 mm on the 2012 model. The 135 kg wet weight is something to manage during slow maneuvers, while the 284 mm ground clearance gives room over bumps. The front fork adjusts for compression damping, and the rear suspension adds preload, compression, and rebound adjustment so you can tune the suspension response.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm
- Engine capacity
- 249 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 11.0:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Single, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Carburettor
- Ignition
- CDI
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 21 hp (16 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.1585 HP/kg (wet)
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 7.6 L
- Ground clearance
- 284 mm
- Overall height
- 1,204 mm
- Overall length
- 2,200 mm
- Overall width
- 820 mm
- Seat height
- 889 mm
- Wet weight
- 135 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,430 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment / 10.0 in.
- Rake
- 26.5°
- Rear suspension
- Uni-Trak with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment / 9.1 in.
- Trail
- 104 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
- Front brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Front tyre
- 80/100-21
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 240 mm
- Rear tyre
- 100/100-18
Colours and equipment
Colours and equipment
- Warranty
- 12
Model years
2013
Wet weight: 137 kg → 135 kg; Seat height: 861 mm → 889 mm
| Specification | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ | 249 cm³ |
| Power | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) | 21 hp (16 kW) |
| Wet weight | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg | 137 kg | 135 kg |
| Seat height | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm | 861 mm | 889 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L | 7.6 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Adjustable suspension
The fork has 16-way compression damping adjustment, while the rear unit adds adjustable preload and 16-way compression and rebound damping.
High ground clearance
The 284 mm clearance gives the bike room over bumps and uneven surfaces.
Things to consider
Tall seat
At 889 mm, the seat can make getting a foot down at stops difficult for riders with a shorter reach.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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Estimated from your height: 79 cm
How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Tiptoes likely; one-foot stops may feel easier
Plan to use a one-foot stop and test the motorcycle before buying.
Seat height
889 mm
Approx. loaded height
859 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 7.6 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
138 km
With 10% reserve
124 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
How much power does the 2013 Kawasaki KLX 250SF make?
Its 249.0 cm³ four-stroke single makes 21 hp (16 kW).
What is the seat height of the 2013 Kawasaki KLX 250SF?
The seat height is 889 mm; the 2012 model had an 861 mm seat height.
How much does the 2013 Kawasaki KLX 250SF weigh?
It weighs 135 kg wet.
Can the suspension be adjusted?
Yes, the front fork has compression damping adjustment, and the rear suspension adjusts for preload, compression damping, and rebound damping.
