KLX 250

1981 Kawasaki KLX 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Kawasaki's enduro - offroad motorcycle lineup, the 1981 Kawasaki KLX 250 features a 246 cc (15 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 17 HP (12.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 69.1 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the KLX 250 measures 115 kg (254 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.15 HP/kg (6.76 kg per horsepower). The 9.5-liter (2.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 118 km/h (73 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 7 indexed model years from 1980 to 2020, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.