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Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder - [2015]
This edition of the Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2015. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2016 Yamaha XSR 700 Twin and the 2015 Honda AF24 Giorno.This particular Kawasaki KLX 250 has a 249cc Liquid cooled, Two stroke, V-Twin Petrol powerplant with 1 cylinders and Carburettor.
An alternative V-Twin engine, Off-Road style motorbike includes the Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute - [2019]
The 2015 KLX 250 shares its V-Twin engine and Off-Road style configuration with the likes of the 2019 Yamaha XSR 700 XTribute and the 2019 Norton Atlas 650 Nomad. Alternatively, if you're looking for other bikes which share the KLX 250's Off-Road style with a similar size of engine then how about the 2007 Suzuki RM 250 Paul Edmondson Replica | 2007cc.1988 Suzuki RH 250 X | 1988cc.
Weighing in at 135 kgs (297 lbs) this makes the Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder in the same weight category as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom, give or take 50kg.
The 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 shares the same bhp with the Yamaha WR 250 F - [2025]
In terms of power the 249cc 4 valve V-Twin 1 cylinder engine produces 27 bhp (20 kW) @ 8500 rpm similar to the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [36.1 bhp (26 kW) @ 12000 rpm] or the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [9.6 bhp (7 kW) @ 7250 rpm].
The DOHC Two stroke unit throws out torque of 18.5 lb-ft (25.0 Nm) @ 7500 rpm placing it alongside motorbikes of similar performance figures such as the 2025 Yamaha WR 250 F [17.8 lb-ft (24.2 Nm) @ 8100 rpm] and the 2025 Honda MSX 125 Grom [7.6 lb-ft (10.4 Nm) @ 5500 rpm].
If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Kawasaki KLX 250 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.
The 1986 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder.
The 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder has a Power to weight ratio of 200.0 bhp per ton and 137.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2015 KLX 250 competing with the 1986 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS [225.0 bhp\ton] and the 1991 Yamaha XT 350 YDIS [225.0 bhp\ton].
If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby, then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance is Torque. Factor weight into the equation and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Kawasaki KLX 250 generating around 137.0 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other motorbikes have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1988 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC [162.0 lb-ft per ton] and the 1986 Yamaha FZ 600 DOHC [162.0 lb-ft per ton].
With a 0-60mph time of 18.5 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 18.9 secs, this makes the Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder similar in acceleration to the 2017 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder (18.5 secs) and the 2013 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder (18.5 secs). This Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder also competes in terms of 0-60 mph and 0-100km/h with the 2018 Honda CB 250 R Neo Sports Cafe (0.0 secs) and the 2020 Norton Superlight SS (0.4 secs).
Quarter Mile time is a close race between the 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder and the 2016 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer DCT
When talking about the performance of the 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 0 secs @ 0 mph. Bikes with a similar performance down the quarter mile can be found in the 2016 Honda VFR 1200 X Crosstourer DCT (0 secs) and the 2009 Yamaha XMAX 250 Four Stroke (0 secs).
The 2015 version of the Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder has a maximum speed of 0mph.
Top Speed of the 2015 KLX 250 equals the 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan
If maxing out your bike on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster at the top end than the 2015 Kawasaki KLX 250 S Single Cylinder then how about a 2013 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph) and the 2002 Honda CHF 50 Metropolitan (35 mph).
