Motocross

Kawasaki KX250 2003–2004

Motocross, 249cc 2T

Verified

Illustration: a Kawasaki motocross bike, not this exact model.

From the owner’s manual: premix 32:1, p. 1-10; coolant 1.20 L (1.27 US qt.), p. 2-18; front tire 80/100-21 51M, p. 1-11; rear tire 110/90-19 62M, p. 1-11. Checked 26 Sep 2026.

No CPSC recall found for the 2003–2004 Kawasaki KX250, checked 2026-10-15. Recalls

Spec card PDF

Gearing

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Stock front sprocket: 13T; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Stock rear sprocket: 49T; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Chain pitch: 520; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 10-4 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Stock chain links: 114; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 10-4 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Stock final drive ratio: 3.769 : 1; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]

Wheels and tires

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Front rim: 21 x 1.60; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Rear rim: 19 x 2.15; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Front tire: 80/100-21 51M; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Rear tire: 110/90-19 62M; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]

Suspension

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Fork: Not yet verified
Fork travel: 300 mm (11.8 in.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Shock travel: 310 mm (12.2 in.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-11 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Stock fork spring rate: Not yet verified
Stock shock spring rate: Not yet verified
Static sag, bike only: Not yet verified
Race sag, rider on: Not yet verified

Fluids and capacities

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Coolant capacity: 1.20 L (1.27 US qt.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 2-18 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Premix ratio: 32:1; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-10 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Fuel capacity: 8.2 L (2.2 US gal); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-10 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]

Maintenance

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Tire pressure (off-road): 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm², 14 psi) front and rear; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 9-4 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Chain slack: 52-62 mm (2.05-2.44 in.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 10-4 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Spark plug and gap: NGK BR8EIX; Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-10 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]

Dimensions

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Seat height: 945 mm (37.2 in.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-10 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Wheelbase: 1 480 mm (58.3 in.); Verified, read off the manual page: Manual p. 1-10 · checked 2026-09-26 source [1]
Weight: Not yet verified

Service specs

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Gearbox oil, fork oil, brake fluid, coolant type, fuel octane, idle speed: Not yet verified

Solid marks are owner's-manual pages; hollow marks are manufacturer web or spec-sheet figures still waiting on a manual page. Last reviewed 2026-09-26. Rows marked not yet verified are blank on purpose.

Buying parts

The stock sizes and specs this bike left the factory with, each with its source. Take them to any shop.

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Chain: Chain pitch 520 Owner's manual p. 10-4Stock chain links 114 Owner's manual p. 10-4520 chains at MotoSport 520 master links at MotoSport
Sprockets: Stock front sprocket 13T Owner's manual p. 1-11Stock rear sprocket 49T Owner's manual p. 1-1113T front sprockets at MotoSport 49T rear sprockets at MotoSport
Tires: Front tire 80/100-21 51M Owner's manual p. 1-11Rear tire 110/90-19 62M Owner's manual p. 1-11Front tires 80/100-21 at MotoSport Tubes 80/100-21 at MotoSport Rear tires 110/90-19 at MotoSport Tubes 110/90-19 at MotoSport
Coolant: Coolant capacity 1200 ml (40.6 fl oz) Owner's manual p. 2-18Coolant at MotoSport

In stock at MotoSport

Prices from MotoSport’s catalog of Oct 26, 2026; check today’s price before you buy.

Front tire, stock size 80/100-21

Rear tire, stock size 110/90-19

Chain, stock pitch 520, stock length 114 links

Chains are sold by link count; this bike's stock chain is 520 pitch, 114 links.

Spark plug, stock NGK BR8EIX

NGKOffroad Spark Plug - BR8EIX$11.66 ~~was $16.10~~ SaleBuy at MotoSport

Prices and stock from MotoSport's product catalog on Oct 26, 2026; they change, so check the price at MotoSport before you buy. Products are chosen by exact stock size, code or oil viscosity from the specs above, known brands first, then price. We have not tested them.

2 part specs not yet verified; see data coverage.

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Ratios are exact. The chain figure is an estimate of roughly one link per two teeth of change — confirm against your manual before ordering.

What's missing

18 of 30 fields read off a manual page.

Not yet verified (12): fork, fork spring rate, shock spring rate, static sag, race sag, weight, gearbox oil, fork oil, brake fluid, coolant type, fuel octane, idle speed.

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Sources

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Kawasaki KX125/KX250 Motorcycle Service Manual (KX125-M1 to KX125M8F, 2003-2008; KX250-M1 to M2, 2003-2004), Part No. 99924-1298-07, 7th edition; owner-supplied copypp. 1-10, 1-11, 2-18, 9-4, 10-4Manual page, verified. Covers stock front sprocket, stock rear sprocket, chain pitch, stock chain links, stock final drive ratio, front rim, rear rim, front tire, rear tire, fork travel, shock travel, coolant capacity, fuel capacity, premix ratio, tire pressure (off-road), chain slack, spark plug and gap, seat height, wheelbase; checked 2026-09-26.

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