2016 Kawasaki KX65 vs 2023 KTM 250 SX
Full specifications comparison •
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Full Specifications
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| General |
| Colours | Lime Green | Orange/white/grey |
| Dimensions |
| Width (mm) | 759 mm | - |
| Width (in.) | 29.9 inches | - |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,120 mm | 1495 mm |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 44.1 inches | 58.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance (in.) | 12.0 inches | 13.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 305 mm | 354 mm |
| Height (in.) | 37.6 inches | - |
| Height (mm) | 955 mm | - |
| Length (in.) | 62.6 inches | - |
| Length (mm) | 1,590 mm | - |
| Seat Height (in.) | 29.9 inches | 37.7 inches |
| Seat Height (mm) | 759 mm | 958 mm |
| Seat Height | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | 958 mm / 37.7 in. |
| Wheelbase | 1,120 mm / 44.1 in. | 1495 mm / 58.9 in. |
| Height | 955 mm / 37.6 in. | - |
| Length | 1,590 mm / 62.6 in. | - |
| Width | 759 mm / 29.9 in. | - |
| Weights & Capacities |
| Dry Weight (lbs.) | - | 219.1 pounds |
| Wet Weight (kg) | 60.0 kg | - |
| Dry Weight (kg) | - | 99.4 |
| Fuel Capacity (l) | 3.79 litres | 7.20 litres |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) | 1.00 gallons | 1.90 US gallons |
| Wet Weight (lbs.) | 132.2 pounds | - |
| Dry Weight | - | 99.4 kg / 219.1 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.79 litres / 1.00 gallons | 7.20 litres / 1.90 US gallons |
| Wet Weight | 60.0 kg / 132.2 lbs | - |
| Engine |
| Bore x Stroke (in,) | 1.8 x 1.6 inches | 2.6 x 2.8 inches |
| Engine Type | Single cylinder, two-stroke | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Displacement (ci) | - | 15.19 cubic inches |
| Displacement (cc) | - | 249.0 cc |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 44.5 x 41.6 mm | 66.4 x 72.0 mm |
| Engine Detail | Reed valve | Reed intake |
| Fuel System | Carburettor. Mikuni VM24SS | - |
| Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | - |
| Ignition | CDI w/digital advance | Vitesco Technologies EMS |
| Starter | Kick | Electric |
| Drivetrain |
| Clutch | - | Wet, DDS multi-disc clutch, Brembo hydraulics |
| Final Drive | Chain | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Primary Drive | - | 5/8 x 1/4´ chain. |
| Chassis |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (mm) | - | 300 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Rear (in.) | - | 11.8 inches |
| Wheel Travel - Front (mm) | - | 310 mm |
| Wheel Travel - Front (in.) | - | 12.2 inches |
| Trail (mm) | 61 mm | - |
| Trail (in.) | 2.4 inches | - |
| Frame Type | Semi-double-cradle, high-tensile steel | Central double-cradle-type 25CrMo4 steel |
| Suspension - Front | 33mm leading axle conventional fork with four-way rebound damping / 8.3 in. | WP XACT-USD, Ø 48 mm |
| Suspension - Rear | Uni-Trak single shock system with four-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 9.4 in. | WP XACT Monoshock with linkage |
| Rake | 27.0° | 26.1° |
| Trail | 61 mm / 2.4 in. | - |
| Wheel Travel - Front | - | 310 mm / 12.2 in. |
| Wheel Travel - Rear | - | 300 mm / 11.8 in. |
| Wheels & Brakes |
| Brakes - Front | Single disc. Hydraulic. | Single disc |
| Brakes - Rear | Single disc | Single disc |
| Rims | - | CNC machined hubs. Excel rims. Wire spoked. Dunlop Geomax MX 3S tires. |
| Tyres - Front | 60/100-14 | 80/100-21 |
| Tyres - Rear | 80/100-12 | - |