| Attribute | Kawasaki Stockman 250 2018 × | Kawasaki KLX230 2021 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2021 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Stockman 250 | Kawasaki KLX230 |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni BST34 | Injection. DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 233 |
| Power (kw) | 14.7 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 20.6 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | TCBI Electronic Advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Forced lubrication, wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 36 mm Telescopic fork | 37mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak. Compression damping. Fully adjustable. | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Dual piston caliper | Single disc. Dual-piston. Petal disc. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single piston caliper | Single disc. Single-piston. Petal disc. |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi-Double Cradle, High-Tensile | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Front tyre | 3.00-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 4.60-18 | 100/100-18 |
| Wheels | Wire spoked | Wire spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 230 | 221 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 186 | 224 |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28 | 27.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Front and rear rack | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,379 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 133 | 133 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,130 | 1,166 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,140 | 2,106 |
| Overall width (mm) | 900 | 836 |
| Seat height (mm) | 830 | 884 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 270 | 264 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 9 | 7.57 |