| 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.  | 
    
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            General information         | 
    
  
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                            Model                    
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                                    Kawasaki KX 250F                         | 
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                            Year model                    
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                                    2012                         | 
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                            Type                    
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                                    Cross / motocross                         | 
| Price as new | US$ 7399.  UK £ 6299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
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                            Rating                    
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            Engine and transmission         | 
    
  
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                            Engine size                    
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                                    249.0 ccm (15.19 cubic inches)                         | 
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                            Type of engine                    
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                                    Single cylinder, four-stroke                         | 
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                            Compression                    
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                                    13.5:1                         | 
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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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                                    Injection. DFI  with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors                         | 
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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 DC-CDI                         | 
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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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                            Transmission type                    
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                                    Chain  (final drive)                         | 
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                            Clutch                    
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                                    Automatic                         | 
    
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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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                                    28.2°                         | 
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                            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.                         | 
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                            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.                         | 
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                            Front tire                    
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                                    2.50-21                          | 
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                            Rear tire                    
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                                    3.00-19                          | 
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                            Front brakes                    
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                                    Single disc                         | 
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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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                                    106.1 kg (233.8 pounds)                         | 
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                            Seat height                    
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                                    945 mm (37.2 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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                            Overall width                    
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                                    820 mm (32.3 inches)                         | 
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                            Ground clearance                    
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                                    330 mm (13.0 inches)                         | 
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                            Wheelbase                    
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                                    1476 mm (58.1 inches)                         | 
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                            Fuel capacity                    
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                                    7.19 litres (1.90 US gallons)                         | 
    
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            Other specifications         | 
    
  
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                            Color options                    
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                                    Lime Green                         | 
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                            Factory warranty                    
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                                    6 months                         | 
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            Further information         | 
    
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