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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = Kawasaki KX250
|name            = Kawasaki KX250
|image           =  
|photo           = 1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name            = '''Kawasaki KX250'''
|image            =
|aka              = KX 250 F Monster Energy, KX250F Monster Energy, KX 250F Monster Energy, KX 250F, KX250F, KX 250 F, KX 250
|manufacturer    = [[Kawasaki]]
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1982 - 2019
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Enduro]]
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 77.0mm x 53.6mm
|compression      = 13.7:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 11500RPM
|torque          = 22.13 ft/lbs (30.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM
|fuel_system      = injection
|ignition        = digital
|spark_plug      =
|battery          = 13.4:1
|transmission    = Gear box: 5-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: inverted telescopic separate function front fork (sff) type 2, 22-way compression damping, 20-way [[rebound damping]] and 40-way spring preload adustability <br>
Rear: uni-trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping, adjustable 22-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload
|brakes          =Front: single disc <br>Rear: single disc
|front_tire      = {{tire|80/100-21}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|100/90-19}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 58.19 inches (1478 mm)
|length          = 85.51 inches (2172 mm)
|width            = 32.48 inches (825 mm)
|height          = 50.0 inches (1270 mm)
|seat_height      = 37.2 inches (945 mm)
|dry_weight      = 203.93 pounds (92.5 Kg)
|wet_weight      = 104.7 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 1.66 Gallon (6.30 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}


The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX250''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1982 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 22.13 ft/lbs (30.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 11500 RPM.   
The '''[[Kawasaki]] KX250''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Enduro [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Kawasaki]] between 1982 and 2019. Max [[torque]] was 22.13 ft/lbs (30.0 Nm) @ 9000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 43.05 HP (32.1 KW) @ 11500 RPM.   
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It came with a 80/100-21 front [[tire]] and a 100/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  inverted telescopic separate function front fork (sff) type 2, 22-way compression damping, 20-way rebound damping and 40-way spring preload adustability while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping, adjustable 22-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload. The KX250 was fitted with a 1.66 Gallon (6.30 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 203.93 pounds (92.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.19 inches (1478 mm) long.   
It came with a 80/100-21 front [[tire]] and a 100/90-19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  inverted telescopic separate function front fork (sff) type 2, 22-way compression damping, 20-way rebound damping and 40-way spring preload adustability while the rear was equipped with a uni-trak with adjustable dual-range (2 turns high speed / 19-way low-speed) compression damping, adjustable 22-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload. The KX250 was fitted with a 1.66 Gallon (6.30 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 203.93 pounds (92.5 Kg). The wheelbase was 58.19 inches (1478 mm) long.   


==First Generation==
===1974===
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File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-0.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-1.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-2.jpg|left|thumb|200px|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-3.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-4.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1974-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-6401-5.jpg|left|thumb|1974 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
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==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]]
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==1975==
===1975 KX250A===
KX250A
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File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-7448-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-0.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-1.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-2.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-3.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-4.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
File:1975-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-566-5.jpg|left|thumb|1975 Kawasaki KX250 in Green
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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]]
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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==
===1976===
KX250A3
KX250A3
==1978==
==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 carburetor.  Maximum power of 40bhp @ 8,000 RPM.  Kayaba front forks.  remote reservoir rear shocks with 9in of wheel travel.   
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 carburetor.  Maximum power of 40bhp @ 8,000 RPM.  Kayaba front forks.  remote reservoir rear shocks with 9in of wheel travel.   
==1979==
===1979 KX250A5===
KX250A5
 
 
 
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-0.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-1.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-2.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-3.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-4.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-5.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-6.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
File:1979-Kawasaki-KX250-Green-3932-7.jpg|left|thumb|1979 Kawasaki KX250 in Lime Green
</gallery>


<sgallery>
[[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.   
 
==Second Generation==
==1980==
===1980 KX250A6===
KX250A6
KX250A6
First Uni-Trak 250.   
First Uni-Trak 250.   
==1981==
===1981 KX250B1===
KX250B1
KX250B1


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