Kawasaki has come out swinging with the totally new 2009 Kawasaki KX250F. Pro test rider Matty Armstrong demonstrates its mid-air "stability."An updated chassis and revised suspension have made for one of the lightest feeling 250cc four-strokes on the market. The Kawasaki's handling was universally loved.More cooling fins and a bigger radiator keep the more powerful engine running cool.
'09 KX250F Spec Chart
-Engine: Four-stroke single with DOHC and four valves
Displacement: 249ccBore x stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm
Cooling: Liquid Carburetion: Keihin FCR37 and hot start circuit
Compression ratio: 13.2:1
Ignition: Digital CDI with K-TRIC throttle position sensor
Transmission: Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter Rake / trail: 27.7 degrees / 4.8 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 47mm inverted Showa twin-chamber telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 12.4 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: UNI-TRAK linkage system and Showa shock with 13-way low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 17-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in. Front tire: 80/100-21Rear tire: 100/90-19
Front brake: Single semi-floating 250mm petal disc with dual piston caliperRear brake: Single 240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 85.4 in. Overall width: 32.3 in. Overall height: 50.0 in. Wheelbase: 57.9 in. Ground clearance: 13.4 in. Seat height: 37.6 in. Curb weight: 229.9 lbs. Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal. Color: Lime Green MSRP: $6,499
