Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 250S 2011 and Kawasaki KX 450F Monster Energy [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki KX 450F Monster Energy × |  Kawasaki KLX 250S 2011 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2011 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 450F Monster Energy | Kawasaki KLX 250S |
| Category | Cross / motocross | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Injection. 43mm Keihin Throttle body | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 449 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 96 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 62.1 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Emission details | - | Meets strict CARB regulations, so it’s available in California |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | Digital CDI |
| Compression | 12.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 48mm inverted, Kayaba AOS with DLC coated sliders, 22-position compression and 20-position rebound dampening adjustment / 12.4 in. | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.0 in. |
| Rear suspension | UNI-TRAK linkage system and Kayaba shock with 22-position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression dampening | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc. Two-piston hydraulic caliper |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | - | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 90/100-21 | 80/100-21 |
| Rear tyre | 120/80-19 | 100/100-18 |
| Trail (mm) | - | 104 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.7 | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,481 | 1,430 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 112.1 | 135 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,280 | 1,204 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,184 | 2,200 |
| Seat height (mm) | 965 | 889 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 340 | 284 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7 | 7.57 |
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