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Year
2025
Year
2025
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Yamaha
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Off-Road
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Yamaha
Display Name
KLX® 230R S
Display Name
YZ 250
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2021
Introduction Year
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
-
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$4,999
MSRP
$7,999
Destination Charge
300
Destination Charge
600
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
1 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
2-Stroke
Cooling
Air
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
2
Valves
-
Valves Per Cylinder
2
Valves Per Cylinder
-
Valve Configuration
SOHC
Valve Configuration
Reed Valve
Compression Ratio
9.4:1
Compression Ratio
8.9
Starter
Electric
Starter
Kick
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas / Oil Premix
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
-
Bore (mm/in)
67 / 2.64
Bore (mm/in)
66.4 / 2.62
Stroke (in/mm)
2.6 / 66
Stroke (in/mm)
2.84 / 72
Displacement (cc/ci)
233 / 14.2
Displacement (cc/ci)
249 / 15.2
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
32
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
-
Number Of Carburetors
-
Number Of Carburetors
1
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
-
Compression Ratio (Secondary)
10.6:1
Carburetor Size (mm)
-
Carburetor Size (mm)
38
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
5
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Overdrive
-
Overdrive
Yes
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
80.5 / 2044.7
Length (in/mm)
86 / 2184.4
Width (in/mm)
33.3 / 845.8
Width (in/mm)
32.5 / 825.5
Height (in/mm)
46.7 / 1186.2
Height (in/mm)
50.8 / 1290.3
Wheelbase (in/mm)
53.3 / 1353.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
58.5 / 1485.9
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.6 / 269.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
14.2 / 360.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
262.4 / 119
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
227 / 103
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
2 / 7.6
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
1.8 / 6.8
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
-
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
1.1
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Aluminum
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
Plastic
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebar Pads
Optional
Handlebar Pads
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
Yes
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Engine Case Guard
Yes
Engine Case Guard
No
Exhaust Guard
Yes
Exhaust Guard
No
Fork Guards
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Side Cover
Yes
Side Cover
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
-
Stand
Standard
Stand
Optional
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
-
Skid Plate
Optional
Skid Plate
-
Brush Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Chassis Protectors
-
Chassis Protectors
Yes
Tank Guard
-
Tank Guard
No
Fuel Tank Cover
-
Fuel Tank Cover
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
UNI-TRAK®
Rear Suspension Brand Name
KYB
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.5 / 37
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.9 / 48
Front Travel (in/mm)
8.7 / 221
Front Travel (in/mm)
11.8 / 299.7
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8.8 / 223.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
12.4 / 315
Front Suspension Brand Name
-
Front Suspension Brand Name
KYB
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tube / Tubeless
Tubed
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Width
80
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Front Tire Speed Rating
M
Front Tire Speed Rating
-
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Front Wheel Diameter
21
Rear Tire Width
100
Rear Tire Width
110
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
100
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
90
Rear Tire Speed Rating
M
Rear Tire Speed Rating
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Wheel Diameter
19
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Front Wheel Width (in)
1.6
Rear Wheel Width (in)
1.85
Rear Wheel Width (in)
2.15
Front Tire (Full Spec)
80/100 - 21 (51M)
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Geomax MX33F 80/100 R21
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
100/100 - 18 (59M)
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Geomax MX33 110/90 R19
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
10.6 / 270
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.4 / 240
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
Standard
Number Of Seats
1
Number Of Seats
1
Backrest Logo Plate
No
Backrest Logo Plate
-
Lumbar Adjustment
No
Lumbar Adjustment
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Detachable
No
Detachable
-
Seat Height (in/mm)
34.4 / 875
Seat Height (in/mm)
38.4 / 975.4
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
-
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
-
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
-
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Satellite
No
Satellite
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
No
Metallic
No
Decal Kit
Standard
Decal Kit
-
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