KX 250

2004 Kawasaki KX 250 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Kawasaki for the enduro - offroad motorcycle segment, the 2004 Kawasaki KX 250 relies on a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 56 HP (40.9 kW) while maximum torque reaches 49 Nm (36.1 lb-ft), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 224.9 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 0.58 HP/kg (1.73 kg per horsepower).

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.