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{{ | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = Kawasaki KX250 | |name = Kawasaki KX250 | ||
| | |image = | ||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = Kawasaki | |manufacturer = [[Kawasaki]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 78-07 | |production = 78-07 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = | ||
|engine = 250 | |engine = 250 | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = | ||
|top_speed = | |top_speed = | ||
|power = | |power = | ||
|torque = | |torque = | ||
|ignition = | |ignition = | ||
|spark_plug = {{sparkplug| | |spark_plug = {{sparkplug|R6254E-9}} '92-96<br />{{sparkplug|BR8ECM}} '05-07<br />{{sparkplug|BR8EIX}} '04<br />{{sparkplug|B9EG}} '86 , '87-88 , '89 , '90-91<br />{{sparkplug|BR8EVX}} '97-99 , '00 , '01-03<br />{{sparkplug|B9EV}} '78-81 , '82<br />{{sparkplug|B8EG}} '83-85 | ||
|battery = | |battery = | ||
|transmission = | |transmission = | ||
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|suspension = | |suspension = | ||
|brakes = | |brakes = | ||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '78-81 , '82<br />{{tire|90/90-21}} '83-85<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '87-07<br />{{tire|80/100-18}} '86 | |front_tire = {{tire|3.00-21}} '78-81 , '82<br />{{tire|90/90-21}} '83-85<br />{{tire|80/100-21}} '87-88 , '89 , '90-91 , '92-96 , '97-99 , '00 , '01-03 , '04 , '05-07<br />{{tire|80/100-18}} '86 | ||
|rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '89-07<br />{{tire|130/80-18}} '83-85<br />{{tire|6705}} '78-82<br />{{tire|110/100-18}} '86-88 | |rear_tire = {{tire|110/90-19}} '89 , '90-91 , '92-96 , '97-99 , '00 , '01-03 , '04 , '05-07<br />{{tire|130/80-18}} '83-85<br />{{tire|6705}} '78-81 , '82<br />{{tire|110/100-18}} '86 , '87-88 | ||
|rake_trail = | |rake_trail = | ||
|wheelbase = | |wheelbase = | ||
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|fuel_capacity = | |fuel_capacity = | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = | |fuel_consumption = | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = [[Kawasaki KX60]]<br /> [[Kawasaki KX80 | |related = [[Kawasaki KX60|KX60]]<br /> [[Kawasaki KX80|KX80]]<br />[[Kawasaki KX125|KX125]] | ||
|competition = [[Honda CR250R]]<br />[[Suzuki RM250]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ250]] | |competition = [[Honda CR250R]]<br />[[Suzuki RM250]]<br />[[Yamaha YZ250]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Kawasaki KX250''' was a 250cc, [[off-road motorcycle]] and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1974 through 1976 and again from 1978 through 2007. | The '''Kawasaki KX250''' was a 250cc, [[off-road motorcycle]] and [[motocross]] motorcycle manufactured by [[Kawasaki]] from 1974 through 1976 and again from 1978 through 2007. | ||
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The first KX250 was based largely on [[Jimmy Weinert]]'s 1973 machine. | The first KX250 was based largely on [[Jimmy Weinert]]'s 1973 machine. | ||
==1974== | |||
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[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-0.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
</sgallery> | |||
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== | ==1975== | ||
KX250A | |||
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[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
[[Image:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green]] | |||
</sgallery> | |||
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Small cylinder bore increase to 70mm, electrofused cylinder walls, sealed nitrogen filled rear shock absorbers with long travel. New front hub design. | Small cylinder bore increase to 70mm, electrofused cylinder walls, sealed nitrogen filled rear shock absorbers with long travel. New front hub design. | ||
==1976== | |||
KX250A3 | KX250A3 | ||
==1978== | |||
KX250A4 | KX250A4 | ||
Featured gold-anodized aluminum swingarm and wheel rims. 70 x 64.9mm engine featuring reed valve induction and a 7.6:1 compression ratio. Mikuni VM38SS | Featured gold-anodized aluminum swingarm and wheel rims. 70 x 64.9mm engine featuring reed valve induction and a 7.6:1 compression ratio. Mikuni VM38SS carburettor. Maximum power of 40bhp @ 8,000 RPM. Kayaba front forks. remote reservoir rear shocks with 9in of wheel travel. | ||
==1979== | |||
KX250A5 | |||
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[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
[[Image:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green]] | |||
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Total redesign including frame and a new plastic tank. Offered 11in of wheel travel. | Total redesign including frame and a new plastic tank. Offered 11in of wheel travel. | ||
==1980== | |||
KX250A6 | KX250A6 | ||
First Uni-Trak 250. | First Uni-Trak 250. | ||
==1981== | |||
KX250B1 | KX250B1 | ||
==1982== | |||
KX250B2 | |||
[[Image:Kawasaki-KX250-1982.jpg|thumb|left|1982 Kawasaki KX250]] | [[Image:Kawasaki-KX250-1982.jpg|thumb|left|1982 Kawasaki KX250]] | ||
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Power increased to 42.5 bhp @ 7,500RPM. Featured a 220mm front disk brake. | Power increased to 42.5 bhp @ 7,500RPM. Featured a 220mm front disk brake. | ||
==2007== | |||
== | [[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KX250.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KX250]] | ||
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KX250-left-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KX250 left side]] | |||
[[Image:2007-Kawasaki-KX250-right-side.jpg|left|thumb|2007 Kawasaki KX250 right side]] | |||
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==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
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[[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX250]] | [[Category:Kawasaki motorcycles|KX250]] | ||
[[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1970s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1980s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:2000s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Street motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | [[Category:250cc displacement motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | [[Category:250cc 2-stroke motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | [[Category:Piston Inlet Port motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] | [[Category:Kawasaki KX series]] | ||