Put the phrase “big fun in a small package” in Google and there's a good chance that the Kawasaki KLX 250SF->ke1745 supermoto bike will pop up right in front of your eyes.

Based on the company’s critically-acclaimed KLX250S dual sport on/off-road bike, the 250SF dials it up with an aggressively style bodywork finishes that features a comfortable seat, a KLX-specific handlebar, an elaborate instrument panel, and a set of sticky street radials mounted on 17" wheels.

More than that, the KLX250SF also offers serious capabilities in a fun, easy-to-ride package, regardless of where the adventure takes it. The bike is powered by a 249cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve engine mated to a six-speed transmission, providing the kind of entry-level power that allows you to get introduced to the world of bikes. Compared to the KLX250S dual sport, the KLX250SF has also reduced wheel travel at both ends, placing the center of gravity lower for improved on-road handling and enhanced straight-line stability. At the same time, the suspension is still supple enough to soak up most road surface irregularities and offer a smooth ride. The KLX250SF comes with a fully-adjustable suspension that features a 16-way adjustable compression and rebound damping on both the 43mm inverted cartridge-style front fork and the UNI-TRAK rear suspension. A 300mm semi-floating petal disc with a two-piston hydraulic caliper is used as the front brake while the rear brake features a 240mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper.

Find out more about the Kawasaki KLX 250SF's specs after the jump. } }

2011 Kawasaki KLX 250SF

Specifications
  • Make: Array
  • Model: 2011 Kawasaki KLX 250SF
  • Engine/Motor: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve single Displacement: 249cc
  • Transmission: Six-speed
  • [do not use] Vehicle Model: Array

Specifications

Engine

Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve single

Displacement

249cc

Bore x stroke

72.0 x 61.2mm

Compression ratio

11.0:1

Cooling

Liquid

Carburetion

Keihin CVK34

Ignition

Digital CDI

Transmission

Six-speed

Final drive

Chain

Frame

Semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel

Rake / trail

25.5 degrees / 2.9 in.

Front suspension / wheel travel

43mm Inverted Cartridge Fork with 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 9.1 in.

Rear suspension / wheel travel

UNI-TRAK® with Adjustable Preload, 16-Way Compression and Rebound Damping Adjustment / 8.1 in.

Front tire

110/70x17

Rear tire

130/70x17

Front brake

300mm semi-floating petal disc with two-piston hydraulic caliper

Rear brake

240mm petal disc with single-piston hydraulic caliper

Overall length

83.9 in.

Overall width

31.3 in.

Overall height

44.9 in.

Ground clearance

8.9 in.

Seat height

33.9 in.

Curb weight

302.1 lbs.

Fuel capacity

2.0 gal.

Wheelbase

55.9 in.

Color

Oriental Blue

Warranty

12 months

MSRP

$5,599

Warranty

12 Months