Specs compared

Kawasaki KX450F 2006–2008 vs Suzuki RM-Z250 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, front tire, rear tire, engine oil capacity and seat height. The same on both: chain pitch. Checked 25 Sep 2026 and 16 Oct 2026.

SpecKawasaki KX450F 2006–2008Suzuki RM-Z250 2027
EnginePrinted differently449cc 4T249cc 4T
Stock gearing13T / 50TOwner's manual p. 1-9 Not yet verified
Final drive ratio3.85 : 1Calculated from the stock sprockets Not yet verified
Chain pitchSame520Owner's manual p. 2-34520Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Front tirePrinted differently90/100-21 57MOwner's manual p. 1-980/100-21 51MOwner's manual p. 6-40
Rear tirePrinted differently120/80-19 63MOwner's manual p. 1-9100/90-19 57MOwner's manual p. 6-40
Fork travel315 mm (12.4 in)Owner's manual p. 1-9 Not yet verified
Shock travel315 mm (12.4 in)Owner's manual p. 1-9 Not yet verified
Engine oil capacityPrinted differently1200 ml (40.6 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 1-8950 ml (32.1 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 6-26
Coolant capacity Not yet verified1100 ml (37.2 fl oz)Owner's manual p. 3-6
Seat heightPrinted differently965 mm (38.0 in)Owner's manual p. 1-8955 mm (37.6 in)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)
Weight Not yet verified106 kg (234 lb)Manufacturer spec sheet (research)

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. Suzuki RM-Z250: 520 chains · Front tires 80/100-21 · Rear tires 100/90-19. These are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no cost to you, and it never changes the specs. Affiliate disclosure.