MOTOR PICTURES

With a gear-driven engine balancer keeps it nice and smooth for greater comfort and less fatigue on longer rides. A highly refined six-speed transmission contains the right gear for everything from first-gear offroad crawling through top-gear highway cruising, with an advanced shift cam for positive shift.

The rigors of off-road motorcycling dictate additional protection for the exposed underside of the machine: The 2011 Kawasaki KLX 250S comes standard with an aluminum engine guard to protect its crankcase during off road adventures. Negotiating tight terrain also highlights another off-road reality heat. Dual lightweight, high-capacity Denso radiators and an electric fan provide ample cooling.

KX™ racing-type chain adjusters allow for precise chain adjustments.

The 43mm inverted cartridge-style front fork features 16-way adjustable compression damping and 10.0-inches of travel; the Uni-Trak® linkage-type rear suspension has 16-way adjustable compression and rebound damping, and provides 9.1-inches of wheel travel.

Strong, 4mm-thick spokes in the 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels provide for excellent wheel rigidity for enhanced off-road durability. The 2011 Kawasaki KLX 250S also stops hard, thanks to twin-piston calipers squeezing a 250mm semi-floating petal disc up front and a 240mm petal disc at the rear. Riders seeking enduro handling and modern engine performance in a dual-purpose motorcycle designed for effortless street riding will find it at their local Kawasaki dealership.

MSRP: $TBA

ENGINE

Type 4-stroke, Single

Starting Electric

Displacement 249 cc

Bore & Stroke 72.0 x 61.2 mm

Compression Ratio 11.0:1

Valve system DOHC, 4 valves, shim under bucket actuation

Carburetor Keihin CVK34

Ignition Digital DC-CDI

Cooling Liquid, twin radiators

Lubrication Forced lubrication, Semi-dry sump

DRIVETRAIN

Final Drive Chain

Transmission 6-speed, return

Primary Drive Gear

Primary Reduction Ratio 2.800 (84/30)

Gear Ratios: 1st 3.000 (30/10)

2nd 2.000 (30/15)

3rd 1.500 (27/18)

4th 1.250 (25/20)

5th 1.050 (21/20)

6th 0.952 (20/21)

Final Reduction Ratio 3.000 (42/14)

Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual, cable operation

FRAME

Type Perimeter High-tensile steel

Wheel Travel: Front 260 mm

Wheel Travel: Rear 230 mm

Tires: Front 3.00-21 (51P)

Tires: Rear 4.60-18 (63P)

Caster (Rake) 27.5°

Trail 110 mm

Steering Angle (Left/Right) 41° / 41°

SUSPENSION

Suspension, Front 43 mm inverted, cartridge-type, 16-click compression and 16-click rebound damping

Suspension, Rear Uni-Trak with fully adjustable spring preload, 16-click compression damping, 16-click rebound damping

BRAKES

Front: Type 250 mm semi-floating petal disc

Rear: Type 240 mm petal disc

Front: Caliper Dual-piston

Rear: Caliper Single-piston

DIMENSIONS

Overall Length 2,222 mm

Overall Width 815 mm

Overall Height 1,195 mm

Wheelbase 1,440 mm

Ground Clearance 280 mm

Seat Height 885 mm

Curb Mass 135 kg

Fuel Capacity 7 litres

Fuel Consumption 3.3 L/100 km (85 MPG)

DETAILS

MSRP* TBA

Colours Lime Green, Bright White

Warranty 12 months