Comparison of Kawasaki KLX250S 2018 and Kawasaki KX 250F 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KX 250F 2016 × |  Kawasaki KLX250S 2018 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2016 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 250F | Kawasaki KLX250S |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors | Injection. DFI® with 34mm throttle body |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Power (kw) | - | 15.7 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 20.5 |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 53.6 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | - | Sealed chain |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | Electric CDI |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Lubrication system | - | Forced lubrication, wet sump |
| Compression | 13.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 48mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 40-way spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustabi | 43 mm inverted telescopic fork 16-way |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 9 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping | Uni-Trak. Compression damping: 20-way. Rebound damping: 20-way. Spring preload: Fully adjustable. |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. Dual-piston |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper | Single disc. Single-piston |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Aluminum perimeter | Tubular, semi-double cradle |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 3.00-21 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-19 | 4.60-18 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 315 | 255 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 310 | 230 |
| Trail (mm) | 127 | 104 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28.7 | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,476 | 1,430 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 106 | 138 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,169 | 2,200 |
| Seat height (mm) | 945 | 889 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 330 | 285 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 6.09 | 7.7 |
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