Kawasaki KLX250 suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki KLX250, 2018 to 2020: adjustable front compression, rear preload, rebound and compression, 889 mm (35.0 in) seat height, 280 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2018, 2019, 2020 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2018–2020 Kawasaki KLX250
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Kawasaki KLX250

2018–2020 · dual-sport · 249 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionAdjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundAdjustable
Rear compressionAdjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel280 mm (11.0 in)
Rear suspension travel280 mm (11.0 in)
Fork diameter43 mm (1.7 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire3.00-21
Rear tire4.60-18

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 in)
Rake25.5°
Trail105 mm (4.1 in)
Seat height889 mm (35.0 in)
Front brakeSingle 250mm petal disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 240mm petal disc, 1-piston caliper

Other Kawasaki KLX250 generations: 2006–2008 · 2009–2014

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Bike feeling wrong? These are the published numbers. What to actually change depends on the adjusters this bike has, your weight and how it feels.

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