| Attribute | Honda XR 250 Baja × | Kawasaki KLR250S × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2002 | 2008 |
| Make | Honda | Kawasaki |
| Model | Honda XR 250 Baja | Kawasaki KLR250S |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | 20.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 25 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 73 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 59.5 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Cams (OHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Compression | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.2 in. |
| Rear suspension | - | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Frame type | - | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | - | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 100/80-18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 27.4 |
| Other | ||
| Color options | - |
|
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,420 | 1,440 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 119 | 118 |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1714 | - |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,220 | 1,196 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,223 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 815 |
| Seat height (mm) | 860 | 884 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 260 | 279 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 7.19 |