Kawasaki KLX250S 2016 Maintenance Schedule
The 2016 Kawasaki KLX250S maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, tires, air filter, valve clearance, coolant, drive chain maintenance, oil, brake fluid and spark plugs. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
249ccEngine size
55Maintenance items
Official manufacturer manual
Sourced from Kawasaki Motors Official Owner Center (Service Manual) (this document covers model years 2009–2016): kawasaki.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clutch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect clutch play, engagement, and disengagement. |
| Wheels/tires damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect wheels and tires for damage. |
| Spoke tightness and rim runout inspection | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Inspect spoke tightness and rim runout. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Uni-trak rocker arm operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak rocker arm operation. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Uni-trak tie rods operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect Uni-Trak tie rods operation. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Spark arrester cleaning | Every 5,000 km | Easy | Clean the spark arrester screen. |
| Brake hoses damage inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hoses for damage. |
| Air cleaner element - clean | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Clean and oil the wet-type foam air cleaner element. |
| Valve clearance inspection | Every 12,000 km | Advanced | Inspect and adjust valve clearances. |
| Fuel hose and pipe leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hose and pipe for leaks. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Fuel hoses damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses for damage. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Coolant level inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect coolant level. |
| Coolant leak inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect cooling system for leaks. |
| Radiator hose damage inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hose for damage. |
| Evaporative emission control system function check | Every 6,000 km | Moderate | Check evaporative emission control system function. California models only. |
| Drive chain lubrication condition inspection | Every 600 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain lubrication condition and lubricate. |
| Drive chain slack inspection | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Inspect and adjust drive chain slack. |
| Drive chain guide wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain guide for wear. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Tire air pressure inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect tire air pressure. |
| Tire tread wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect tire tread wear and abnormal wear. |
| Wheel bearings damage inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect wheel bearings for damage. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Brake pad wear inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake pad lining wear. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber operation inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect front forks and rear shock absorber damping and smooth stroke. |
| Radiator hoses and O-rings replacement | Every 36 months | Moderate | Replace radiator hoses and O-rings. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Idle speed inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Inspect and adjust idle speed. |
| Radiator hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect radiator hoses installation condition. |
| Air suction system damage inspection | Every 12,000 km | Moderate | Inspect air suction (secondary air) system for damage. Emission-related item. |
| Drive chain wear inspection | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Inspect drive chain for wear. |
| Brake fluid leak inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake system for fluid leaks. |
| Front forks/rear shock absorber oil leak inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect front forks and rear shock absorber for oil leaks. |
| Uni-trak rocker arm bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Lubricate Uni-Trak rocker arm bearings. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Uni-trak tie rods bearings lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Lubricate Uni-Trak tie rods bearings. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Swing arm pivot lubrication | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Lubricate swing arm pivot. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Steering play inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect steering play. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Steering stem bearings lubrication | Every 24 months | Advanced | Lubricate steering stem bearings. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Engine oil & filter change | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace engine oil and oil filter. |
| Air cleaner element replacement | Every 24 months | Easy | Replace the air cleaner element (as distinct from the periodic clean/oil service). |
| Fuel hoses replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace fuel hoses. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Coolant replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 36 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace coolant. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Brake hoses replacement | Every 48 months | Moderate | Replace brake hoses. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Brake fluid replacement | Every 6,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace front and rear brake fluid. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Rubber parts of master cylinder and caliper replacement | Every 48 months | Advanced | Replace rubber parts of brake master cylinder and caliper. Dealer-recommended item. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Replace every 12,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plug. |
| Brake hose installation condition inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake hose installation condition. |
| Brake fluid level inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 6 months | Easy | Inspect brake fluid level. |
| Brake operation inspection | Every 6,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect brake effectiveness, play, and drag. |
| Brake light switch operation inspection | Every 6,000 km | Easy | Inspect brake light switch operation. |
| Lights and switches operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect lights and switches operation. |
| Headlight aiming inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect and adjust headlight aiming. |
| Side stand switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect side stand switch operation. |
| Engine stop switch operation inspection | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect engine stop switch operation. |
| Chassis parts lubrication | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate general chassis parts. |
| Bolts and nuts tightness inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect chassis bolts and nuts for tightness. |
| Throttle control system inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Easy | Inspect throttle control system for play, smooth return, and no drag. |
| Fuel hoses installation condition inspection | Every 12,000 km (first at 1,000 km) · Every 12 months | Moderate | Inspect fuel hoses installation/routing condition. Dealer-recommended item. |
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Easy: basic tools, straightforward Easy–Moderate: varies by task — somewhere between the two Moderate: some mechanical know-how helps Advanced: specialized tools/skill, still DIY-doable Expert: significant experience required Professional: dealer or shop recommended
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