Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
Several motocross magazines hailed the 2005 Kawasaki KX™250 as one of the best all-around two-stroke motocross bikes due to its sheer power, ideal handling and superb brakes. As one magazine said, ´The 2005 KX250 is phenomenal!´ |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Kawasaki KX 250 |
Year of manufacture
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2006 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 5999. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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3.8 Check out the detailed rating of off-road capabilities, engine performance, maintenance cost, etc. Compare with any other bike. |
Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, two-stroke |
Compression
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10.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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66.4 x 72.0 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet |
Ignition
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Digital CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Rake (fork angle)
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26.0° |
Front suspension
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48mm inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 11.8 in. |
Rear suspension
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UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 18-way low-speed compression and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, plus 16-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in. |
Front tire
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80/90-M21 |
Rear tire
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110/90-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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97.0 kg (213.9 pounds) |
Seat height
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965 mm (38.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1265 mm (49.8 inches) |
Overall length
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2184 mm (86.0 inches) |
Overall width
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815 mm (32.1 inches) |
Ground clearance
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340 mm (13.4 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1481 mm (58.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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8.32 litres (2.20 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Kawasaki Lime Green / Black |
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