2018 Kawasaki KX250F

Details

Introduction

LIGHT & FASTER 250CC MOTOCROSSER The KX design philosophy – to put midlevel to expert riders on the top step of the podium – has not changed since the brand was launched over 40 years ago. The KX250F has a history of winning: in the extremely competitive 4-stroke 250cc class it is the racer with the most AMA Supercross & Motocross titles. Adding to its highly acclaimed engine & chassis performance, numerous industry firsts & advanced technology, the 2018 model offers a more powerful engine, a light chassis, & matched with the slim ergonomics, making the new model the fastest KX250F yet

Vehicle Type

Off Road Bike

Bike Type

Motocross

Series

KX

Model Code

KX250F

Configuration

249cc, 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, 4-Valve, DOHC, 1-cyl

LAMS Approved

No

Colours

Lime Green/Factory style graphics

Country of Origin

JAPAN

Vehicle Class

Motocross 4 Stroke (126 - 250cc)

Engine

Engine Description

250

Generic Engine Config

Single

Engine Config

Vertical

Engine Capacity

249

Engine Type

Piston

Engine Stroke

4

Bore

77.0

Stroke

53.6

Cam Type

DOHC (Double Over Head Cam)

Cylinders

1

Compression Ratio

13.4:1

Induction System

Aspirated

Carburettor

DFI - Digital Fuel Injection; Keihin; Dual injectors

Throttle Bore

43mm

Cooling

Liquid

Lubrication

Semi-Dry Sump; Forced Lubrication

Exhaust Config

1 Into 1

Exhaust Description

Stainless steel; Header pipe resonator chamber

Start

Ignition

Digital Electronic

Ignition Description

ECU

Starter

Kick

Electrics

Spark Plug Description

NGK CPR8EB-9

Fuel & Emissions

Fuel Type

Petrol

Recommended RON

95

Fuel Tank Capacity

6.3

Transmission

Transmission Description

Return

Primary Drive

3.350

Generic Drive Type

Chain

Final Drive Ratio

3.846 (50/13)

Generic Gear Type

Manual

Gear Number

5

Gear Change Method

Left foot lever

1st Gear Ratio

2.142

2nd Gear Ratio

1.750

3rd Gear Ratio

1.444

4th Gear Ratio

1.235

5th Gear Ratio

1.045

Clutch Type

Wet, Multi-disc; Electronic launch control

Chassis & Suspension

Frame Material

Aluminium

Frame Design

Perimeter

Rake (Caster Angle)

28.50

Trail

126.0

Handlebar Description

Renthal; Aluminium; Adjustable to 4-positions ( 25 mm FWD, 15 mm FWD, STD & 10 mm BK)

Side Stand

Not Available

Front Suspension

48mm Showa upside down telescopic fork (SFF Type 2); 22-way compression & 20-way rebound damping adjustment; 40-way spring preload adjustment; Black lower fork protectors

Front Suspension Travel

310.0

Rear Suspension

UNI-TRAK Single shock absorber; 19-way (low speed); 4-turns (high speed) compression damping; 22-way rebound damping & adjustable spring preload

Swingarm Type

Dual Sided

Swingarm Description

Alloy; Cast front section; tapered hydroformed spars; forged chain adjusters

Brakes

Front Brake Description

Single semi-floating petal disc, Hydraulic

Front Brake Caliper(s)

Double Piston

Front Brake Diameter

250.0

Rear Brake Description

Single petal disc, Hydraulic; Disc srcaper/protector

Rear Brake Caliper(s)

Single Piston

Rear Brake Diameter

240.0

ABS

Not Available

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type

Black Alumite rims, Laced-spokes

Wheel Size Front

21"

Wheel Size Rear

19"

Rear Tyre

100/90-19" (57M) Dunlop

Front Tyre

80/100-21" (51M) Dunlop

Dimensions & Weights

Length

2170

Width

820

Height

1265

Wheelbase

1475

Ground Clearance

310.0

Wet / Operational Weight

104.70

Seat Height

940

Seating Capacity

1

Warranty & Servicing

Warranty in Months from First Registration

12 Months

Safety & Security

Traction Control

Not Available

Launch Control

Standard

Convenience

Seating Position

Upright

Adjustable Seat

Not Available

Adjustable Front Footrests

Standard

System

Import Percent

100

Import Part Percent

80

WU Category

3