Kawasaki KX 250X vs Kawasaki KX450F Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Powerful and high-revving 249cc engine Race-ready X suspension for enhanced off-road performance Adjustable handle and footpeg positions for customized rider ergonomics F21"/R18" wheels and off-road tires for optimal traction Skid plate and side stand for added convenience Read More	Performance Handling Lightweight nature Read More
Things we don't like	Lack of road-legal hardware prevents road registration Read More	Not legal for street use Stiff ride quality Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	249 cc	449 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	6.2 L	6.3 L
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine	Single Engine, 4-Stroke, 4-Valves DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Disc	Wet, Multi-Plate
Bore X Stroke	78.0 mm x 52.2 mm	96 mm x 62.1 mm
Compression Ratio	14.1:1	12.8:1
Exhaust Pipes	Single Exhaust	Single Exhaust
No. Of Cylinder	1	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication

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Dimension

Category	Off Road	Off Road
Kerb Weight	103 kg	108.7 kg
Ground Clearance	345 mm	345 mm
Wheel Base	1485 mm	1495 mm
Length	2189 mm	2195 mm
Height	1270 mm	1290 mm
Width	820 mm	820 mm
Seating Capacity	1	1
Seat Height	960 mm	960 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	DC-CDI	DC-CDI, Digital
Start Option	Electric	Kick
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel Supply System	--	Fuel Injection

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	5-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Inverted Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak	Uni Trak

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R21	R21
Rear Tyre	110/90 R19	120/80 R19
Rear Wheel Size	R19	R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre	80/100 R21	80/100 R21

Electrical

Range City	No	--
Range Highway	No	--
Battery Charge Time	No	--
Pack Life	No	--
Power Pack	No	--
Pack Capacity	No	--
Pack Voltage	No	--
Motor Type	No	--
Charger Type	No	--
Input	No	--
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V

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Safety & Security

Pass Switch	No	No
Riding Modes	Off Road Off Road	Off Road Off Road
Back Rest	No	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	No	No
Launch Control	No	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
ABS	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No
Side Reflectors	--	No

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Console

Tripmeter	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	No	No
Navigator	No	No
Tachometer	No	No
Odometer	--	No
Fuel Gauge	--	No
Speedometer	--	No
Display Screen	--	No

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Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Alloy Alloy	Alloy Alloy
Chrome Garnish	Yes	No
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Single Seat Single Seat
Side Wings	Yes	Yes
Body Frame Type	Perimeter Perimeter	Perimeter Perimeter
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	--	No

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Yes	No

Electrical

Indicator Light	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	No	No
Accessory Outlet	--	No
Head Lamp	--	No
Tail Lamp	--	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc