Positioned in Kawasaki's cross - motocross motorcycle lineup, the 2018 Kawasaki KX 250F pairs a 249 cc (15.2 cu in) liquid-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) with a 13.8:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the KX 250F measures 104.5 kg (230 lbs) wet (curb). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 940 mm (37 in) seat height — reflecting a long-travel chassis stance that favors ground clearance and off-pavement control, combined with a 1,476 mm (58.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 6.09-liter (1.6 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Kawasaki archive, this model family spans 9 indexed model years from 2010 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
940 mm (37 in)
Engine
Displacement249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Compression13.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 43 mm x 1 (Keihin) with dual injection
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionDigital DC-CDI
LubricationForced lubrication, semi and #8209;dry sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Chassis
Frame TypePerimeter, aluminium
Rake28.4°
Trail122 mm (4.8 inches)
Front Suspension48 mm inverted telescopic Separate Function front Fork (SFF) Type 2. Compression damping: 22-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: 40-way
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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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