Kawasaki KDX250

The enduro model Kawasaki KDX250 dates back to 1980, when the first generation of a motorcycle was introduced to the market, which was only available in the United States. That generation, by today's standards, was pretty archaic - an air-cooled 2-stroke engine, drum brakes, and crude forms of plastics. The factory model code is KDX250-A.

The 1981 Kawasaki KDX250 undergoes minor revisions with turn signals and a new plastic design. The factory model code is KDX250-B. 1984 was the last year of production.

In 1991, Kawasaki resumed production of the KDX250, seriously updating it both externally and technically - a new liquid-cooled engine, disc brakes, an inverted fork. From this year, the model became available not only in the North American market, but also in Europe, Australia and Japan. Now 3 modifications of the motorcycle were offered:

• Kawasaki KDX250R (KDX250-D) - "hard-enduro" modification. It does not have turn signals and a speedometer (it is equipped with a simple trip meter with daily and total mileage). It was available from 1991 to 1995. in Europe, North America and Japan.
• Kawasaki KDX250 (KDX250-E) - identical to the previous modification, but with the ability to use on DOPs. Equipped with turn signals and a full speedometer. It existed from 1991 to 1992. in the markets of Europe and Australia.
• Kawasaki KDX250SR (KDX250-F) - "soft enduro" modification. It was available from 1991 to 1994. only in the domestic Japanese market. It is a previous modification with a number of changes: the presence of mirrors, other suspension and geometry settings, a reduced fuel tank (from 12.5 to 11.0 liters), a reduced carburetor (PWK35 instead of PWK38), other gearbox settings, a dry weight increased by 9 kg ...

1995 was the last year of production of the Kawasaki KDX 250, after which it finally left the market and did not receive further development.

The main competitors of the Kawasaki KDX 250 in the class:

• Honda CRM 250
• Suzuku RMX 250 S

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Specifications

Specifications Kawasaki KDX250R / KDX250SR:

Model	Kawasaki KDX250
Motorcycle type	enduro
Release year	1980-1995
Frame	steel half-duplex
Engine type	1-cylinder, 2-stroke
Working volume	249 cm³
Bore / Stroke	67.4 x 70.0 mm
Compression ratio	8.7: 1
Cooling	liquid
Number of valves per cylinder	Power Valve System (KIPS)
Fuel supply system	Carburetor, 1x Keihin PWK38 - KDX250R Carburetor, 1x Keihin PWK35 - KDX250SR
Ignition type	CDI
Maximum power	40.0 h.p. (29.4 kW) @ 7000 rpm - KDX250R 39.0 h.p. (28.7 kW) @ 7500 rpm - KDX250SR
Maximum torque	40.2 Nm (4.1 kg * m) @ 6500 rpm - KDX250R 38.2 Nm (3.9 kg * m) @ 7000 rpm - KDX250SR
Gearbox	5-speed
Drive type	chain
Front tire size	80 / 100-21 51M - KDX250R 80 / 100-21 51P - KDX250SR
Rear tire size	110 / 100-18 64M - KDX250R 4.60-18 63P - KDX250SR
Front brakes	1 disc, 220 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakes	1 disc, 190 mm, 1-piston caliper
Front suspension	Inverted Fork, 300mm Travel
Rear suspension	linkage progressive Uni-Trak with monoshock, stroke - 310 mm
Motorcycle length	2165 mm - KDX250R 2185 mm - KDX250SR
Motorcycle width	850 mm
Motorcycle height	1250 mm - KDX250R 1220 mm - KDX250SR
Wheelbase	1475 mm - KDX250R 1455 mm - KDX250SR
Saddle height	955 mm - KDX250R
Minimum ground clearance	340 mm - KDX250R 300 mm - KDX250SR
Acceleration to 100 km / h
Maximum speed
Fuel tank capacity	12.5 L - KDX250R 11.0 L - KDX250SR
Motorcycle weight (dry)	107 kg - KDX250R 116 kg - KDX250SR

Documentation

• Kawasaki KDX 250