| Attribute | Kawasaki KLX 250S 2010 × | Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2010 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX 250S | Kawasaki Super Sherpa |
| 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. Keihin CVK34 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 72 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 61.2 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | - | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | - |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 10.0 in. | 36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in. | Uni-Trak® single shock system adjustable preload and 20-way rebound damping adjustability / 7.3 in. |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | - | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 240 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 80/70-21 | 110/21-.17 |
| Rear tyre | 100/70-18 | 130/18-.17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,430 | 1,374 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 135 | 128 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,204 | 1,191 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,200 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 889 | 831 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 284 | 269 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.57 | 9.08 |