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2005 Kawasaki KX250

Riverside Motorsports
2 Union Square
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-6400
www.riversidemoto.com

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The KX250 motorcycle represents the epitome of Kawasaki's two-stroke motocross development, and it arrives for 2005 with major revisions to the engine and chassis, resulting in more power and better handling to help keep KX250 racers at the head of the pack.

Kawasaki engineers began by creating an all-new Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System (KIPS®) for the liquid-cooled 249cc two-stroke engine. Previously, the main and sub valves operated simultaneously, causing a power surge after a slight gap in the 6,000 to 7,000 rpm range. By having the valves operate independently, the sub valves begin to open only after the main valve is fully open. Power comes on more smoothly, resulting in a more linear powerband, improved traction and overall more tractable power characteristics. Plus, the cylinder's forward mounting angle has been reduced from 10 degrees to five degrees, which allows for the use of a longer exhaust port, further enhancing power across the rev range.

The engine's coolant passageways within the cylinder are also redesigned for improved cooling, particularly around the exhaust port, to prevent heat-induced power fade during long motos.

GENERAL INFORMATION
M.S.R.P.			$5,999.00

Engine			Two-stroke single with KIPS®, Liquid cooled, Piston reed valve induction

Displacement			249cc

Bore x Stroke			66.4 x 72.0mm

Compression Ratio			10.5 (low speed) – 9.1 (high speed):1

Fuel System			Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet

Fuel Capacity			n/a

Ignition			Digital CDI

Transmission			Five-speed

Final Drive			n/a

Frame			Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe

Length			86.0 in.

Width			33.1 in.

Height			49.8 in.

Wheelbase			58.3 in.

Seat Height			38.0 in.

Ground Clearance			13.4 in.

Dry Weight			213.8 lbs.

Colors			Kawasaki Lime Green

Suspension			Front: 48mm twin chamber inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork, 16-way compression and rebound damping; 11.8 in. travel Rear: New UNI-TRAK® swingarm, single shock, 16-way compression and rebound, threaded preload; 12.2 in. travel

Brakes			Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Hydraulic disc

Tires			Front: 80/100 x 21 Rear: 110/90 x 19