2012 Kawasaki D-Tracker X Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around Kawasaki's super motard motorcycle platform, the 2012 Kawasaki D-Tracker X pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing.
On the scales, the D-Tracker X measures 138 kg (304 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 860 mm (33.9 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,420 mm (55.9 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 7-liter (1.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 2011 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
860 mm (33.9 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Digital Fuel Injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet mDouble disk, manual
Chassis
Frame TypePerimeter, steel
Rake26.0°
Trail94 mm (3.7 inches)
Front SuspensionInverted fork
Front Travel150 mm (5.9 inches)
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak
Rear Travel180 mm (7.1 inches)
Wheelbase1420 mm (55.9 inches)
Ground Clearance226 mm (8.9 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre100/70-14
Rear Tyre120/80-14
Front BrakesSingle disc
Front Brake Ø240 mm (9.4 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø190 mm (7.5 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight138.0 kg (304.2 pounds)
Seat Height860 mm (33.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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