2008 Honda CRF250R vs 2023 Kawasaki KX85
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| General |
| Colours | Red, Black (2008 Special Color, Limited Availability) | Lime Green |
| Dimensions |
| Length (mm) | - | 1830 mm |
| Length (in.) | - | 72.0 inches |
| Height (mm) | - | 1100 mm |
| Height (in.) | - | 43.3 inches |
| Width (in.) | - | 30.1 inches |
| Width (mm) | - | 765 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,478 mm | 1265 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 58.2 inches | 49.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 14.2 inches | 11.4 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 361 mm | 290 mm |
| Seat Height (in.) | 38.0 inches | 32.7 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 965 mm | 830 mm |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (kg) | 103 | - |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | 227.0 pounds | - |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.90 gallons | 1.32 US gallons |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 7.19 litres | 5.00 litres |
| Wet Weight (kg) | - | 75.0 kg |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | - | 165.3 pounds |
| Engine |
| Stroke | 4 | - |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | 15.19 cubic inches | 5.13 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | 249.00 cc | 84.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 78.0 x 52.2 mm | 48.5 x 45.8 mm |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 3.1 x 2.1 inches | 1.9 x 1.8 inches |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. 40mm Keihin flat-slide | Carburettor. Keihin 28mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.9:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Engine Lubrication | - | Petrol mix |
| Ignition | CD | CDI with digital advance |
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet multidisc |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | 12.4 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 125 mm | 97 mm |
| Trail (in.) | 4.9 inches | 3.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | 12.4 inches | 10.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | 315 mm | 275 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | 315 mm | 275 mm |
| Frame Type | - | High-tensile steel perimeter design with subframe member |
| Suspension - Front | 47.0mm inverted Showa cartridge fork with 16-position rebound and 16-position compression damping adjustability | 36mm inverted telescopic cartridge fork with 20-way compression damping |
| Suspension - Rear | Pro-Link Showa single-shock with spring preload, 13-position [low-speed] and 3.5-turn [high-speed] compression damping and 17-position rebound damping adjustability | Uni-Trak® single shock system with 24-way compression and 21-way rebound damping, plus adjustable spring preload |
| Rake | 27.9° | 29.0° |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc with dual-piston caliper |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc. Petal disc with single-piston caliper |
| Rims | - | Wire spoked |
| Tyres - Front | 80/0-21 | 70/100-17 |
| Tyres - Rear | 100/90-19 | - |