| Attribute | Kawasaki KX250 2019 × | Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2019 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX250 | Kawasaki Super Sherpa |
| 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 | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 53.6 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | - | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital | - |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual | - |
| Compression | 13.4:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Inverted telescopic Separate Function front Fork (SFF) Type 2, 22-way compression damping | 36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping | 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 | Single disc |
| Diameter (mm) | 240 | 240 |
| Frame type | Perimeter, aluminium | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 80/100-21 | 110/21-.17 |
| Rear tyre | 100/90-19 | 130/18-.17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 48 | - |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | - | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,478 | 1,374 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 104.7 | 128 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,191 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,172 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 825 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 945 | 831 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 320 | 269 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 6.3 | 9.08 |