| Attribute | Kawasaki KX 250F 2012 × | Kawasaki Super Sherpa 2009 × |
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| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2012 | 2009 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki KX 250F | 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. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors | Carburettor |
| Displacement (cm³) | 249 | 249 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | - |
| Bore (mm) | 77 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 53.6 | 61.2 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | Digital DC-CDI | - |
| Clutch | Automatic | - |
| Compression | 13.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 47mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 60-way spring preload adjustability | 36mm telescopic fork / 9.1 in. |
| Rear suspension | Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 13 position low-speed and stepless (2-turn)high-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 | Aluminum perimeter | Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 2.50-21 | 110/21-.17 |
| Rear tyre | 3.00-19 | 130/18-.17 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 28.2 | 28 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Electric |
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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,476 | 1,374 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 106.1 | 128 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,270 | 1,191 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,169 | 2,080 |
| Overall width (mm) | 820 | 780 |
| Seat height (mm) | 945 | 831 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 330 | 269 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 7.19 | 9.08 |