| Attribute | Yamaha WR250X 2015 × | Kawasaki KLX230 2021 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2015 | 2021 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha WR250X | Kawasaki KLX230 |
| Category | Super motard | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection | Injection. DFI® with 32mm Keihin throttle body |
| Engine details | Forward-inclined single cylinder | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 250 | 233 |
| Power (kw) | 22.1 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3.31 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 23.7 | - |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 67 |
| Stroke (mm) | 53.6 | 66 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 76.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | TCI | TCBI Electronic Advance |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 11.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Upside-down telescopic fork | 37mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Single shock | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock with adjustable spring preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic disc. Hydraulic disc. | Single disc. Dual-piston. Petal disc. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Single-piston. Petal disc. |
| Diameter (mm) | 230 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi double cradle | High-tensile steel, box-section perimeter |
| Front tyre | 110/70-17 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 140/70-17 | 100/100-18 |
| Wheels | - | Wire spoked |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 269 | 221 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 264 | 224 |
| Trail (mm) | 76 | 117 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 25 | 27.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,425 | 1,379 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 136 | 133 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,191 | 1,166 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,115 | 2,106 |
| Overall width (mm) | 810 | 836 |
| Seat height (mm) | 894 | 884 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 259 | 264 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.57 | 7.57 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 1.5 | - |