Specs compared
Kawasaki KX450F 2006–2008 vs KTM 250 SX 2027
Motocross, stock specs side by side. Each value names the page it came from; a blank on either side stays blank.
Printed differently: engine, stock gearing, front tire, rear tire, fork travel, shock travel and seat height. The same on both: chain pitch. Checked 25 Sep 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.
| Spec | Kawasaki KX450F 2006–2008 | KTM 250 SX 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| EnginePrinted differently | 449cc 4T | 250cc 2T |
| Stock gearingPrinted differently | 13T / 50TOwner's manual p. 1-9 | 14T / 49TOwner's manual p. 146 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.85 : 1Calculated from the stock sprockets | 3.50 : 1Calculated from the stock sprockets |
| Chain pitchSame | 520Owner's manual p. 2-34 | 520Owner's manual p. 146 |
| Front tirePrinted differently | 90/100-21 57MOwner's manual p. 1-9 | 80/100-21 51M TTOwner's manual p. 146 |
| Rear tirePrinted differently | 120/80-19 63MOwner's manual p. 1-9 | 110/90-19 62M TTOwner's manual p. 146 |
| Fork travelPrinted differently | 315 mm (12.4 in)Owner's manual p. 1-9 | 310 mm (12.2 in)Owner's manual p. 145 |
| Shock travelPrinted differently | 315 mm (12.4 in)Owner's manual p. 1-9 | 300 mm (11.8 in)Owner's manual p. 145 |
| Engine oil capacity | 1200 ml (40.6 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 1-8 | Not yet verified |
| Premix ratio | Not yet verified | 60:1Owner's manual p. 147 |
| Coolant capacity | Not yet verified | 950 ml (32.1 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 145 |
| Seat heightPrinted differently | 965 mm (38.0 in)Owner's manual p. 1-8 | 958 mm (37.7 in)Owner's manual p. 146 |
| Weight | Not yet verified | 99.4 kg (219 lb)Owner's manual p. 146 |
Each value shows where it came from. The bike pages list the document, page and date checked. “Printed differently” only says the two documents print different figures; it is not a judgement of either bike.
Stock sizes at MotoSport. Kawasaki KX450F: 520 chains · Front tires 90/100-21 · Rear tires 120/80-19. KTM 250 SX: 520 chains · Front tires 80/100-21 · Rear tires 110/90-19. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.