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  | The KX250F Monster Energy® ratchets the visual excitement even higher with its stunning black bodywork and wheels, green hubs and silver frame; highlighted by an aggressive Monster Energy graphics set. | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Motorcycle name                    
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                                    Kawasaki KX 250 F Monster Energy                         | 
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                            Model year                    
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                                    2009                         | 
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                            Category                    
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                                    Cross / motocross                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 6699.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Displacement                    
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                                    249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Engine type                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    13.2:1                         | 
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                            Bore x stroke                    
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                                    77.0 x 53.6 mm (3.0 x 2.1 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel system                    
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                                    Carburettor. Keihin FCR37 and hot start circuit                         | 
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                            Fuel control                    
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                                    Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)                         | 
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                            Ignition                    
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                                    Digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor                         | 
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                            Cooling system                    
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                                    Liquid                         | 
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                            Gearbox                    
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                                    5-speed                         | 
    
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            Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels         | 
    
  
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                            Frame type                    
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                                    Aluminum perimeter                         | 
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                            Rake (fork angle)                    
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                                    27.7°                         | 
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                            Front suspension                    
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                                    47mm inverted twin-chamber telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 12.4 in.                         | 
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                            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.                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    80/80-21                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    100/90-19                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc. Two-piston calipers                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    250 mm (9.8 inches)                         | 
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                            Rear brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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                            Diameter                    
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                                    240 mm (9.4 inches)                         | 
    
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            Physical measures and capacities         | 
    
  
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                            Weight incl. oil, gas, etc                    
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                                    104.3 kg (229.9 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    955 mm (37.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.                         | 
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                            Overall height                    
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                                    1270 mm (50.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Overall length                    
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                                    2169 mm (85.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    340 mm (13.4 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1471 mm (57.9 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    7.94 litres (2.10 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Ebony black                         | 
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