Comparison of Kawasaki KLX 250 R and Sherco SM 4.5i-F [S]ave
| Attribute |  Sherco SM 4.5i-F × |  Kawasaki KLX 250 R × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2009 | 2006 |
| Make | Sherco | Kawasaki |
| Model | Sherco SM 4.5i-F | Kawasaki KLX 250 R |
| Category | Super motard | Super motard |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Injection. Electronic fuel injection/digital engine management: Magneti Marelli | Carburettor. Keihin CVK34 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 448.6 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | - | Chain |
| Bore (mm) | 94.5 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 64 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | Digital CDI |
| Clutch | Hydraulic, multidisc in oil bath | - |
| Compression | - | 11.0:1 |
| Exhaust system | Stainless steel pipe with aluminium silencer | - |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Paioli telescopic fork, Ø46 mm tubes rebound and compression adjustable | 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment |
| Rear suspension | Sachs progressive, multiadjustable rear shock utilizing a linkage and rod system | Uni-Trak with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Bremo | Single disc |
| Frame type | Simple Chrome-Molybdenum and aluminium double cradle design | - |
| Front tyre | - | 80/90-21 |
| Rear tyre | - | 100/90-18 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 26.5 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric & kick | - |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,485 | 1,435 |
| Dry weight (kg) | 109 | 118 |
| Seat height (mm) | 880 | 884 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 365 | 295 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.5 | 7.19 |
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