Ultra-compact 292cc Liquid-cooled, Four-stroke Single

- Lightweight piston and connecting rod allow power-producing revs

- Liquid cooling for even-running temperatures, longer engine life and consistent power on hot days

Double Overhead Cams

- A cam lobe for each valve with shim-under tappets has less reciprocating weight for efficiency at high rpm

Electrofusion Cylinder

- Incredibly hard coating in the aluminum cylinder provides superior heat transfer with less weight

- Holds lubrication, resists abrasion and seizure, and allows tighter clearances for more horsepower

Kawasaki Automatic Compression Release  (KACR)

- KACR provides quick, easy starts

Four-valve Cylinder Head

- Provides maximum valve area for optimum flow

- Boosts low-end torque

34mm Semi-flat Slide CVK Carburetor

- Precisely meters for good fuel economy

- Provides quick throttle response

Gear-driven Engine Balancer

- Engine runs smoothly from idle to redline

- More rider comfort on long rides

Six-speed Transmission

- Positive shifting action and rugged durability with gearing for every situation

- Oil level window provided

Digital Capacitor Discharge Ignition (CDI)

- Digital microcomputer delivers a precisely timed spark regardless of rpm changes

- Reliability under extreme conditions

High-tensile Steel Perimeter Frame

- Frame is built of box-section and tubular high-tensile steel

- Straight-line ability is not sacrificed due to the incredible frame rigidity

43mm Upside-down Cartridge Fork

- 20-way compression damping adjustment

- Cartridge maintains more consistent damping force by minimizing aeration of the fork oil

UNI-TRAK® Rear Suspension

- Temperature-compensating rebound damping keeps things under control even when the shock heats up under strenuous conditions

Front and Rear Disc Brakes

- Twin piston front caliper grasps a floating front disc for "single finger" stopping power

- Single piston rear caliper from the KX250 gives strong, reliable performance

O-ring Drive Chain

- O-rings keep the dirt and water out, while retaining lubrication in for longer chain life

Enduro and Trail Equipment

- Headlight and taillight for long rides or enduro competition requirements

- Odometer to track progress

- Large 2.6-gallon tank allows for long distance riding

- Hand guards fend off the brush

- Snail-type chain adjusters for quick wheel changes and chain adjustments

- U.S. Forest Service-approved spark arrestor