Kawasaki's profilation of this bike |
No other bike in its class has spent more time on the AMA Supercross podium than the Kawasaki KX™250F. The race-proven technology of the quarter-liter motocross leader returns for 2012, but with added enhancements that give the KX250F even more useable power, increased durability, and the best-handling chassis yet. |
General information |
Model
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Kawasaki KX 250F |
Year model
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2012 |
Type
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Cross / motocross |
Price as new | US$ 7399. UK £ 6299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Rating
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2.9 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, four-stroke |
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) |
Fuel system
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Injection. DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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Digital DC-CDI |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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5-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Automatic |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Aluminum perimeter |
Rake (fork angle)
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28.2° |
Front suspension
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47mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 60-way spring preload adjustability, 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability/ 12.4 in. |
Rear suspension
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Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 13 position low-speed and stepless (2-turn)high-speed compression damping, 17 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in. |
Front tire
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2.50-21 |
Rear tire
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3.00-19 |
Front brakes
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Single 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 |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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106.1 kg (233.8 pounds) |
Seat height
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945 mm (37.2 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1270 mm (50.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2169 mm (85.4 inches) |
Overall width
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820 mm (32.3 inches) |
Ground clearance
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330 mm (13.0 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1476 mm (58.1 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Lime Green |
Factory warranty
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6 months |
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