2012 Kawasaki KLX™250S

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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.

Pricing/Color Information

Lime Green
Ebony

Features

All

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

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