Make ModelKawasaki KLX250S
Year2013
Full Model Name2013 Kawasaki KLX 250 S
EngineLiquid cooled, 4-stroke, 1 cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves
Displacement249cc
Bore x Stroke72mm x 61.2mm
Compression Ratio11:1
InductionType: Carburator; Bore size: Ø 34mm
StartingElectric Start
Max Power16KW (21.46hp) @ 7,500RPM
Transmission / Drive6 Speeds / Chain
Front SuspensionØ 43mm forks, 255mm (10.04″) wheel travel
Rear SuspensionUni-Trak®, 230mm (9.06″) wheel travel
Front BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 250mm, 2 piston calipers
Rear BrakesType: Disc 1 disc, Ø 240mm, 1 piston caliper
Front Wheel21 3.00 51P DUNLOP D605FG
Rear Wheel18 4.60 63P DUNLOP D605G
Seat Height890mm (35″)
Dry Weight129kg (284.4lb)
Fuel Capacity7.7L (2.03gal.)
Top Speed162km/h (100.66mph)
Idle Speed RPM1,300+/-50
Bike2013 Kawasaki KLX250S
Standard Maintenance Interval6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Break-in Interval1,000km (621.37mi)
Engine Oil Change Interval6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Initial Valve Check6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Periodic Valve Check6,000km (3,728.23mi)
Engine Oil Capacity With Filter Change1.1L (0.291gal.)
More on Engine OilSAE 10W-40, API SG, SH, SJ, SL or SM with JASO MA
Idle Speed RPM1,300 +/- 50
Coolant CapacityOr 1.325L (0.35gal.) at draining
SparksNGK CR8E or ND U24ESR-N
Spark Plug Gap0.8 – 0.9mm
Final DriveType: Chain 520 ENUMA EK520LV-O Final Drive Ratio: 14 / 42
Fork OilLevel: 101mm (3.98″) Capacity: 531cc +/- 4cc
Front Wheel21 3.00 51P DUNLOP D605FG
Front Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa)
Rear Wheel18 4.60 63P DUNLOP D605G
Rear Wheel Pressure (solo/dual riding)22psi (1.52bar, 151.68kPa) / 25psi (1.72bar, 172.37kPa)
Headlight12V 60/55W Halogen 60W /55W
Taillight12V 5/21W Halogen 21W 5W
Valve ClearanceIN: 0.195mm +/- 0.045mm EX: 0.145mm +/- 0.045mm
Throttle Grip Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Clutch Lever Free Play2 (0.08) – 3mm (0.12″)
Drive Chain Slack35 (1.38) – 45mm (1.77″)
Engine Oil Drain Bolt Torque15N·m (11.06ft·lbf)
Front Axle Pinch Bolt Torque20N·m (14.75ft·lbf)
Front Axle Bolt Torque88N·m (64.91ft·lbf)
Front Brake Disc Bolt Torque23N·m (16.96ft·lbf)
Front Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque25N·m (18.44ft·lbf)
Rear Axle Bolt Torque110N·m (81.13ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Disc Bolt Torque23N·m (16.96ft·lbf)
Rear Brake Caliper Mounting Bolt Torque27N·m (19.91ft·lbf)
Drive Sprocket Bolt/Nut Torque125N·m (92.2ft·lbf)
Driven Sprocket Bolt/Nut Torque32N·m (23.6ft·lbf)