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GENERAL INFORMATION	KX250	KX250
Manufacturer	Kawasaki	Kawasaki

Model Year	2005	2005

Model	KX250	KX250

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

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

Displacement	249cc	249cc

Bore x Stroke	66.4 x 72.0mm	66.4 x 72.0mm

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

Fuel System	Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet	Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet

Fuel Capacity	n/a	n/a

DRIVETRAIN
Ignition	Digital CDI	Digital CDI

Transmission	Five-speed	Five-speed

Final Drive	n/a	n/a

DIMENSIONS
Frame	Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe	Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe

Length	86.0 in.	86.0 in.

Width	33.1 in.	33.1 in.

Height	49.8 in.	49.8 in.

Wheelbase	58.3 in.	58.3 in.

Seat Height	38.0 in.	38.0 in.

Ground Clearance	13.4 in.	13.4 in.

Dry Weight	213.8 lbs.	213.8 lbs.

COLOR OPTIONS
Colors	Kawasaki Lime Green	Kawasaki Lime Green

BRAKES / WHEELS / TIRES
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	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	Front: Hydraulic disc Rear: Hydraulic disc

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