2014 Kawasaki KLX®250S

Bodywork

• Aggressive headlight and front fender design
• Two-piece radiator shrouds styled like the KX motocross line
• Rear fender is a two-piece unit featuring a sharp tail light design that offers great visibility and further contributes to the KLX250S’ aggressive styling

Diamond Frame

• Lightweight, high-tensile steel for amazing rigidity
• No downtubes allow for lower engine placement and lower center of gravity as well as ample ground clearance
• Lightweight, aluminum D-section swingarm is highly rigid and reduces unsprung weight
• KX™ racing-type chain adjusters allow precise adjustment

Digital Instrumentation

• All-digital instrument console gives at-a-glance information, including a digital bar graph tachometer, digital speedometer, clock, and dual trip meters

Electric Starting

• Quick and easy push-button starting
• Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release (KACR) automatically lifts one of the exhaust valves at cranking rpm, for reduced starting effort

Enhanced Ergonomics

• KLX-spec handlebar for a more relaxed position and effortless control
• Footpegs are positioned close to the bike’s centerline
• KLX-spec seat shape and foam make it easier to change seating position

Exhaust System

• Secondary air system helps provide clean emissions
• USFS-approved spark arrestor lets the KLX®250S access designated off-road public riding areas

Inverted Front Forks

• 43 mm inverted cartridge fork offers excellent rigidity and consistent damping performance
• 10 inches of front wheel travel means straight-line stability, great handling and a low seat height
• 16-way compression damping adjustment allows tuning for differences in rider weight and terrain

Key Features

• On and off-road capability means maximum versatility
• 249 cc engine is liquid cooled for performance and durability
• Adjustable 43 mm fork offers excellent rigidity and consistent damping
• Adjustable Uni-Trak® rear suspension helps ensure a smooth ride and great handling
• Fully digital instrumentation has easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer
• Starting is easy with push-button electric start
• Six-speed transmission provides the right gear for any situation
• Brakes feature petal-style discs for superior stopping power

Liquid Cooling

• Dual high-capacity, vertical-flow Denso radiators provide reliable and efficient engine cooling
• Radiators feature tightly packed cores and a fin design for excellent heat dispersion
• More consistent engine temperatures allow tighter engine clearances for quieter running and sustained power, while promoting longer engine life
• Cooling fan is powered by a shallow-footprint electric motor

Narrow Fuel Tank

• Narrow tank design gives riders maximum comfort and control without sacrificing capacity

Petal-shaped Disc Brakes

• Front and rear disc brakes offer impressive stopping performance
• Twin-piston caliper grips a 250 mm petal-shaped disc up front
• 240 mm rear petal-shaped disc for great power, feel and feedback

Single-cylinder 249 cc DOHC Engine

• Aluminum cylinder features electrofusion coating, which allows a tight clearance between piston and cylinder for greater horsepower and increased engine life thanks to superior heat transfer and lubrication retention properties
• A gear-driven engine balancer provides smooth power delivery from idle to redline
• Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, to boost low-end torque while providing improved high-rpm breathing efficiency for more power
• 34 mm semi-flat slide Keihin CVK carburetor delivers the optimum amount of fuel at all rpm, resulting in improved throttle response, greater power and excellent fuel economy
• Meets strict CARB regulations, so it’s available in all 50 states
• Flat-top piston and pentroof combustion chamber deliver an 11:1 compression ratio
• Lightweight piston, piston pin and connecting rod enable higher revs for maximum power
• Compact engine design is lightweight and high revving, with a broad torque curve
• Good mass centralization for superior handling

Six-speed Transmission

• Allows engine’s full potential to be used
• Provides excellent acceleration as well as relaxed highway cruising

Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension

• 9.1 inches of rear wheel travel for straight-line stability, great handling and a low seat height
• Progressive linkage rate provides a smooth ride and excellent bottoming resistance
• The gas-charged remote-reservoir shock features 16-way adjustable compression and rebound damping

Wheels and Tires

• Fat, 4 mm spokes for greater off-road durability
• Tires with small tread blocks for longer tire life and increased grip on asphalt