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2012 Kawasaki KLX™250S
When adventure takes riders off the beaten path, the KLX250S is the right tool for the job. Built for both on-and off-road use, the light and nimble KLX250S is an ideal ride for dual-sporting fun. Its efficient single-cylinder engine is perfect for maneuvering through urban traffic or exploring the trails. No matter where the journey leads, it’s enhanced by the KLX’s long-travel suspension, impressive maneuverability and reliable liquid-cooled engine.
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Features
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Key Features - On and off-road capability means maximum versatility
Key Features - 249cc engine is liquid cooled for long engine life
Key Features - Adjustable 43mm fork offers excellent rigidity and consistent damping
Key Features - Adjustable Uni-Trak® rear suspension helps ensure a smooth ride and great handling
Key Features - Fully digital instrumentation has easy-to-read speedometer and tachometer
Key Features - Starting is easy with push-button electric start
Key Features - Six-speed transmission provides the right gear for any situation
Key Features - Brakes feature petal-style discs for superior stopping power
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Compact engine design is lightweight and high revving, with a broad torque curve
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Good mass centralization for superior handling
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Flat-top piston and pentroof combustion chamber deliver an 11:1 compression ratio
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Lightweight piston, piston pin and connecting rod enable higher revs for maximum power
Single-Cylinder 249cc 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
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - A gear-driven engine balancer provides smooth power delivery from idle to redline
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow, to boost low-end torque while providing improved high-rpm breathing efficiency for more power
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - 34mm 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
Single-Cylinder 249cc DOHC Engine - Meets strict CARB regulations, so it’s available in all 50 states
Liquid Cooling - Dual high-capacity, vertical-flow Denso radiators provide reliable and efficient engine cooling
Liquid Cooling - Radiators feature tightly packed cores and a fin design for excellent heat dispersion
Liquid Cooling - More consistent engine temperatures allow tighter engine clearances for quieter running and sustained power, while promoting longer engine life
Liquid Cooling - Cooling fan is powered by a shallow-footprint electric motor
Electric Starting - Quick and easy push-button starting
Electric Starting - Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release (KACR) automatically lifts one of the exhaust valves at cranking rpm, for reduced starting effort
Exhaust System - Secondary air system helps provide clean emissions
Exhaust System - USFS-approved spark arrestor lets the KLX™250S access designated off-road public riding areas
Six-Speed Transmission - Allows engine’s full potential to be used
Six-Speed Transmission - Provides excellent acceleration as well as relaxed highway cruising
Inverted Front Forks - 43mm inverted cartridge fork offers excellent rigidity and consistent damping performance; 10.0-inch wheel travel means straight-line stability, great handling and a low seat height
Inverted Front Forks - 16-way compression damping adjustment allows tuning for differences in rider weight and terrain
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension - 9.1-inches of rear wheel travel for straight-line stability, great handling and a low seat height
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension - Progressive linkage rate provides a smooth ride and excellent bottoming resistance
Uni-Trak® Rear Suspension - The gas-charged remote-reservoir shock features 16-way adjustable compression and rebound damping
Diamond Frame - Lightweight, high-tensile steel for amazing rigidity
Diamond Frame - No downtubes, for lower engine placement and lower center of gravity as well as ample ground clearance
Diamond Frame - Lightweight, aluminum D-section swingarm is highly rigid and reduces unsprung weight
Diamond Frame - KX™ racing-type chain adjusters allow precise adjustment to minimize drivetrain power losses
Petal-Shaped Disc Brakes - Front and rear disc brakes offer impressive stopping performance
Petal-Shaped Disc Brakes - Twin-piston caliper grips a 250mm petal-shaped disc up front
Petal-Shaped Disc Brakes - 240mm rear petal-shaped disc for great power, feel and feedback
Wheels and Tires - Fat, 4mm spokes for greater off-road durability
Wheels and Tires - Tires with small tread blocks for longer tire life and increased grip on asphalt
Enhanced Ergonomics - KLX-spec handlebar for a more relaxed position and effortless control
Enhanced Ergonomics - Footpegs are positioned close to the bike’s centerline
Enhanced Ergonomics - KLX-spec seat shape and foam make it easier to change seating position
Narrow Fuel Tank - Narrow tank design gives riders maximum comfort and control without sacrificing capacity
Digital Instrumentation - All-digital instrument console gives at-a-glance information, including a digital bar graph tachometer, digital speedometer, clock, and dual trip meters
Bodywork - Aggressive headlight and front fender design
Bodywork - Two-piece radiator shrouds styled like the KX motocrossers
Bodywork - Rear fender is a two-piece unit featuring a sharp taillight design that offers great visibility and further contributes to the KLX’s aggressive styling
2012 Kawasaki KLX™250S
Specifications
Engine
- Engine
- Four-stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC, four-valve single
- Displacement
- 249 cc
- Bore x Stroke
- 72.0 x 61.2 mm
- Compression Ratio
- 11.0:1
- Cooling
- Liquid
- Carburetor
- Keihin CVK34
- Fuel Capacity
- 2.0 gal.
Transmission
- Ignition
- Digital CDI
- Transmission
- Six-speed
- Final Drive
- Chain
Chassis
- Tires Front
- 80/100x21
- Tires Rear
- 100/100x18
- Suspension Front
- 43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression Damping Adjustment
- Suspension Rear
- Uni-Trak® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment
- Brake Front
- 250mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper
- Brake Rear
- 240mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper
- Wheel Travel, Front
- 10.0 in
- Wheel Travel, Rear
- 9.1 in.
Dimensions
- Ground Clearance
- 11.2 in.
- Seat Height
- 35.0 in.
- Curb Weight
- 297.7 lbs.
- Overall Length
- 86.6 in.
- Overall Width
- 32.3 in.
- Overall Height
- 47.4 in.
- Rake (Caster Angle)
- 26.5°
- Trail
- 4.1 in.
- Wheelbase
- 56.3 in.
General Information
- Frame
- Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel
- Warranty
- 12 Months
(Good Times™ Protection Plan) 12, 24, 36 or 48 months


