KX 250

2002 Kawasaki KX 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the cross - motocross motorcycle segment, the 2002 Kawasaki KX 250 utilizes a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) single cylinder, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 55.6 HP (40.6 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 223.3 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the KX 250 measures 97 kg (214 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.57 HP/kg (1.74 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 950 mm (37.4 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,481 mm (58.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.

Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1990 to 2006, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.