Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
You just can’t argue with results. Kawasaki’s KX™250F motorcycle has been a dominant force in professional supercross and motocross racing over the last two years. Now, this world-beating machine gets even better, with a host of refinements offering improved shifting, quicker
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General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KX250F |
Year
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2008 |
Category
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 6999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Torque
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40.0 Nm (4.1 kgf-m or 29.5 ft.lbs) @ 11500 RPM |
Compression
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13.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin FCR37 and hot start circuit |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Multi-map digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Aluminum perimeter |
Rake (fork angle)
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27.7° |
Front suspension
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47mm inverted twin-chamber telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 12.4 in. |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 13-way low-speed and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, 17-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in. |
Front tire
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80/70-M21 |
Rear tire
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100/90-M19 |
Front brakes
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Double disc |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc |
Diameter
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240 mm (9.4 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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92.5 kg (204.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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960 mm (37.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1270 mm (50.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2159 mm (85.0 inches) |
Overall width
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820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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335 mm (13.2 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1468 mm (57.8 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green |
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