2020 Kawasaki KX250 vs 2017 Kawasaki KX250

Side-by-side specs. Differences are highlighted. Blank = not yet verified for that year-model (we don’t guess).

2020 Kawasaki KX250Kawasaki
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250cc 4-stroke
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Spec2020 Kawasaki KX2502017 Kawasaki KX250
Class250cc 4-stroke250cc 4-stroke
Displacement
Bore × stroke
Cooling
InductionSingle carburetor (KX250F) or EFI (KX250)Lubricated carburetor
Power valve
StarterElectric starterElectric starter
Transmission6-speed5-speed
Front suspension41mm inverted cartridge fork with hydraulic dampingDouble A-arm with coil springs and telescopic forks
Front travel130 in120 in
Rear travel127 in135 in
Front brake280mm280mm
Rear brake256mm245mm
Front wheel
Rear wheel
Seat height34.2 in34 in
Wheelbase54.9 in62 in
Weight176 lb (Dry weight, fully equipped with full color graphics and accessories)180 lb (Dry weight)
Fuel capacity3 gal1.95 gal
MSRP$2$3,499

Highlighted (blue) rows differ between the two. Verified manufacturer data; see each bike’s page for sources. Torque/fluid specs are on the individual pages (service-manual only).