Comparison of Kawasaki KLX250 2013 and Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009

Attribute	Kawasaki KLX250 2013 ×	Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 ×
General
Production from (year)	2013	2009
Make	Kawasaki	Kawasaki
Model	Kawasaki KLX250	Kawasaki Super Sherpa
Category	Super motard	Enduro / offroad
Engine and transmission
Engine type	V2, four-stroke	Single cylinder, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder	4	4
Fuel system	Injection	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Power (kw)	15.7	-
Cooling system	Liquid	-
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	-
Torque (Nm)	20.5	-
Bore (mm)	72	72
Stroke (mm)	61.2	61.2
Gearbox	-	6-speed
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition	Digital CDI	-
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual	-
Lubrication system	Forced lubrication, wet sump	-
Compression	11.0:1	9.3:1
Chassis
Front suspension	43 mm upside-down telescopic fork	36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in.
Rear suspension	Uni-Trak	Uni-Trak® single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in.
Front brakes	Single disc. Disc Caliper: 2-piston	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc. Disc Caliper: Single-piston	Single disc
Diameter (mm)	240	240
Frame type	Perimeter, high-tensile steel	Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
Front tyre	3.00-21	110/21-.17
Rear tyre	4.60-18	130/18-.17
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	-	28
Other
Starter	Electric	Electric
Color options	green	olive green/ebony
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,430	1,374
Kerb weight (kg)	138	128
Overall height (mm)	1,205	1,191
Overall length (mm)	2,200	2,080
Overall width (mm)	820	780
Seat height (mm)	890	831
Ground clearance (mm)	285	269
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	7.7	9.08