Comparison of Kawasaki KX 250 2005 and Suzuki RM 250 2005

Attribute	Kawasaki KX 250 2005 ×	Suzuki RM 250 2005 ×
General
Production from (year)	2005	2005
Make	Kawasaki	Suzuki
Model	Kawasaki KX 250	Suzuki RM 250
Category	Cross / motocross	Cross / motocross
Engine and transmission
Engine type	Single cylinder, two-stroke	Single cylinder, two-stroke
Fuel system	Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet	Carburettor
Displacement (cm³)	249	249
Cooling system	Liquid	Liquid
Transmission type,final drive	Chain	Chain
Bore (mm)	66.4	66.4
Stroke (mm)	72	72
Gearbox	5-speed	5-speed
Ignition	Digital CDI	-
Compression	10.5:1	8.8:1
Chassis
Front suspension	48mm twin chamber inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork	Telescopic, 20 compression and 18 rebound settings, 11.8 inches (300mm) of wheel travel
Rear suspension	New UNI-TRAK® swingarm, single shock	Link-type, spring preload fully-adjustable, 3 high-speed, 16 low-speed compression settings, 18 rebound settings 12.6 inches (320mm) of wheel travel
Front brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Rear brakes	Single disc	Single disc
Frame type	Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe	-
Front tyre	80/90-21	80/90-M21
Rear tyre	110/90-19	110/90-M19
Rake (fork angle) (degree)	26	-
Other
Color options	kawasaki lime green	yellow
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)	1,481	1,470
Dry weight (kg)	97	96
Overall height (mm)	1,265	1,280
Overall length (mm)	2,184	2,175
Overall width (mm)	841	840
Seat height (mm)	965	950
Ground clearance (mm)	340	350
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)	-	8