| Attribute | Kawasaki KLX250S 2007 × | Sherco 290 X-Ride 2014 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2007 | 2014 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Sherco |
| Model | Kawasaki KLX250S | Sherco 290 X-Ride |
| Category | Enduro / offroad | Enduro / offroad |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Keihin CVK 34 | Carburettor. Dell´Orto PHBL 26BS |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 272 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | - | 76 |
| Stroke (mm) | - | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | - |
| Driveline | - | 5 speed sequential gearbox with security selector system to prevent no-gear insertion. Gears in primary drive, secondary drive with chain . |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Hidria |
| Clutch | - | Wet multidisc, with hydraulic command |
| Compression | 11.0:1 | - |
| Exhaust system | - | Stainless steel header pipe |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment / 11.2 in. | MARZOCCHI 40 mm hydraulic fork |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 11.0 in. | SACHS Adjustable hydraulic single damper |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 220 | 220 |
| Frame type | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel | Perimetric 25CD4S Steel pipes |
| Front tyre | 80/90-21 | - |
| Rear tyre | 100/80-18 | - |
| Wheels | - | Anodized light alloy rims |
| Trail (mm) | 107 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 26.5 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric & kick |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,435 | 1,404 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 118 | 92 |
| Seat height (mm) | 884 | 850 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 295 | 325 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.19 | 7 |