2009 Kawasaki KLX™ 250S

2009 Kawasaki KLX™ 250S pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Year
2009
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
KLX™ 250S
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2006
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,999
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
11:1
Starter
Electric / Kick
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Number Of Carburetors
1
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Bore (mm/in)
72 / 2.84
Stroke (in/mm)
2.41 / 61.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
US Miles Per Gallon (Combined)
70
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Combined)
3.4
Carburetor Size (mm)
34
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
86.6 / 2199.6
Width (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Height (in/mm)
47.4 / 1204
Wheelbase (in/mm)
56.3 / 1430
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
11.2 / 284.5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
277.8 / 126
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.9
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.7 / 43
Front Travel (in/mm)
10 / 254
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9.1 / 231.1
Wheels
Standard
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 R18
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.6 / 250
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Seat Height (in/mm)
35 / 889
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Tail Bag
Standard
Tail Bag Material
Soft Vinyl
Tail Bag Trim
Plain
Rear Rack
Standard
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
User Reviews
4 reviews
  • Great Bike...just not at first.
    By  (I am a Writer) on Oct 27, 2010

    Kawasaki's dual sport offering in '09 is great bike, but off the showroom floor it's a beginner's bike. All of the potential is right there, but it's been subdued at the factory (and even more here in California). If you're able to find one cheap (I bought mine brand new in '10 for $3900), the ...

    I'm one of those guys that can't ever leave something alone. I've always got to pull off something and replace it with a better/beefier/faster part. I got over my squeamish-ness about cutting and/or drilling into a new bike years ago. I'm willing to bet most of you guys are just like me.

    First off, stock sucks. It just does. I bought this bike because I wanted a street legal dirt bike, not a street bike that LOOKS like a dirt bike. After a few rides on road and a few more off road, I realized what would need to be done. Now, there are those of you that won't mind spending the money upfront, so you may want to skip this bike & spend more on a WR or a TE or a KTM. I was committed to my KLX though, having just bought it. Bring on the mods...

    My first task was to remove all the factory superfluous-ness (helmet lock, reflectors, smog stuff etc). Then I started in on the free mods (Google it) and switched out the tires for something more aggressive offroad - in my case Metzler DOT dirt tires. After that came an FMF PowerBomb & PowerCore muffler. Then it was time to rejet the carb. Once I did that, I swapped my front sprocket for a 13T from Moose Racing and that REALLY woke the bike up. It was like a totally different motorcycle after that.

    I now had the torque and speed I was looking for in the desert, but all those mods began to make one thing blaringly apparent (doesn't that always happen?): The stock suspension SUCKS in the whoops & soft sand. I had the motor and gearing to keep up with my buddies, but not the fr/rr suspension. I'd come this far though, so I called John at MotoPro (Google it) to see if there was any hope. John's a big fan of these bikes & knows the shortcomings of the factory suspension. Luckily for all of us in KLX Land, he knows its potential and more importantly - he knows how to get it there!

    I sent my forks and shocks to him & within a couple weeks, they came back with all new guts. What a difference!! NOW I've got the bike I had in mind when I put down my hard earned money at the dealership. After John's voodoo, my KLX rips over the whoops and ruts and soft sand like I wanted it to. I couldn't be happier.

    Who knows, maybe a 351 kit from Bill Blue is in this bikes future. Maybe. Maybe not. One thing's for sure though, this is one great bike. It's the bike Kawasaki SHOULD have built in the first place, although it would have cost more.

    Final word: Buy the bike and work your way into the mods gradually. You'll find out that you like more with each mod you do.

    Read More
  • This is the perfect short getaway bike
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 05, 2009

    I also traded down from a BMW 1150...monster kept fighting me in the sandy stuff...This gem is simply too much fun on backroads...perfect when the initial mods are applied. Dynojet kit, aftermarket pipe, and 13 tooth front sprocket and all is good with this bike! Handling is spot on excellent with ...

    Read More
  • a litle under powered
    By  (I am an Owner) on Oct 06, 2008

    First, I like the bike. It is under-powered and it's virtualy imposible to pull the front wheel off the ground. The bike can be fixed with a $500 investment. First, got to a 13 tooth sprocket, (down from 14). Add a Dynojet kit, and FMF Q-4 exhaust, finally, remove the snorkel to let it breath a little ...

    Read More
  • Where have you been?
    By  (I am an Owner) on Sep 19, 2008

    This is so much better than I had hoped for in a small light dualsport bike. If you like me get tired of picking up your r1200gs, then you must look at this bike. Even better is the suspension even while hauling my fat ass over rocks washouts and other surprises you see on an offroad run.

    ...

    It is also so much fun on a nice twisty back road that I find myself giggling.

    However the fun ends too soon even getting 72 MPG with only a 2 gallon tank

    Read More