Specification sheet — Kawasaki
Kawasaki Versys-X 250 specifications
The 250 cc parallel-twin adventure tourer, with a 17 L tank and a 815 mm seat.
- Displacement
- 249 cc
- Peak power
- 24.7 kW (34 PS) / 11,500 rpm
- Peak torque
- 21.7 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,000 rpm
- Curb weight
- 177 kg
- Seat height
- 815 mm
- Fuel tank
- 17 L
Overview
The published sheet lists a 249 cc engine, peak power of 24.7 kW (34 PS) / 11,500 rpm, peak torque of 21.7 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,000 rpm. It carries a curb weight of 177 kg, an 815 mm seat height and a 17 L tank.
On the published figures it works out to 14 kW per 100 kg, above the median for the other 5 trail bikes in this database (10.9 kW per 100 kg).
Market and trim notes
This sheet covers the Kawasaki Versys-X 250 as listed in the Indonesian distributor’s current catalogue. Market-specific equipment can differ from the same nameplate in another country, so the figures are not interchangeable.
Full specification
Every row below is a published figure. Rows the manufacturer does not publish are marked rather than estimated.
Engine and performance
| Engine type | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 249 cc |
| Bore × stroke | 62.0 x 41.2 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Cooling | Liquid derived |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: ø32 mm x 2 with dual throttle valves |
| Maximum power | 24.7 kW (34 PS) / 11,500 rpm |
| Maximum torque | 21.7 N·m (2.2 kgf·m) / 10,000 rpm |
| Starting | Electric |
| Ignition | Digital |
Transmission and final drive
| Transmission | 6-speed, return |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Final drive | Chain |
Chassis, suspension and brakes
| Frame | Backbone, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Bottom-Link Uni Trak, gas-charged shock with adjustable preload |
| Front brake | ø290 mm petal disc |
| Rear brake | ø220 mm petal disc |
| Front tyre | 100/90-19M/C 57S |
| Rear tyre | 130/80-17M/C 65S |
Dimensions, weight and capacity
| Length × width × height | 2,170 x 940 x 1,390 mm |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 1,450 mm |
| Ground clearance | 180 mm |
| Seat height | 815 mm |
| Curb weight | 177 kg |
| Fuel tank | 17 L |
What the numbers mean
The 815 mm seat is on the tall side for shorter riders, so try it before buying.
At 177 kg it is a two-person job to move uphill; plan parking before you stop.
The 17 L tank is touring-sized, which matters more on a bike that can sit at highway speed. The manufacturer does not publish a consumption figure, so this page does not quote a range.
Tyres are 100/90-19M/C 57S front and 130/80-17M/C 65S rear. Check that your local shop stocks both before a long trip.
Closest alternatives
| Model | Capacity | Power | Torque | Weight | Seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawasaki KLX230 | 233 cc | 13.2 kW (18 PS) / 8,000 rpm | 18.0 N·m (1.8 kgf·m) / 6,400 rpm | 134 kg | 860 mm |
| Kawasaki KLX150 | 144 cc | 8.6 kW (12 PS) / 8,000 rpm | 11.3 N·m (1.2 kgf·m) / 6,500 rpm | 115 kg | 830 mm |
| Suzuki V-Strom 250SX | 249 cc | — | — | 167 kg | — |
Nearest alternatives by category and capacity in this database. These are published figures, not a road test or a recommendation.
Ownership and maintenance notes
- Clean and lubricate the chain at short intervals in rain or dust, and check slack with the bike on its side stand. A loose chain wears sprockets quickly; a tight one loads the output bearing.
- Check tyre pressures cold. On a light bike a few psi matters more than it does on a car, and it changes both steering and tyre life.
- Liquid cooling adds a coolant level and condition check. Do it when the engine is cold, and never open the radiator cap on a hot engine.
- After water crossings or dusty tracks, check the air filter and chain first. Dirt reaches both before it reaches the oil.
- Inspect the brake pads after muddy rides; grit embedded in a pad wears a disc faster than normal road use.
Source and verification
Figures are taken from Kawasaki Motor Indonesia, the Indonesian distributor, on 13 November 2026.
Source page: kawasaki-motor.co.id/id-id/sepeda-motor/versys/adventure-touring/versys-x-250/2026-versys-x-250.
The source page is the 2026 model-year page.
Cooling is inferred from the published layout rather than printed as a separate field.
Wording is quoted as published; spacing and unit symbols are normalised. Specification databases go stale: if a figure here differs from the current distributor page, the distributor page wins, and this sheet records what was published on the verification date.
