More powerful engine, slimmer and lighter body
KAWASAKI has revealed the details on “KX250F” 2017 model to be released on July 1, 2016.
KX250F has been remodeled with cutting-edge technologies that are fed back to from factory machines. KX’s design concept “let’s send riders, from the middle-level to the experienced, to the winner’s podium” has remained unchanged even after forty years since the KX brand debut.
The number of trophies in AMA demonstrates KX’s ability and KX has gained glory with the engine and chassis performance and with various technologies having led the class.
Improvement never stops; Follow KX250F family spec and get a boost
Technology in the factory direct line “bridged-box-bottom piston” is applied to the engine for the 2017 model. It reduces the weight but secures the rigidity. The skirt is molybdenum coated, the piston pin reduces the weight, the balance of crankshaft is optimized; various ideas are used so as to reduce the friction.
The intake line is a downdraft structure and a part of the injector for fuel supply has been changed into eight holes from four holes. They contributes to the engine power and response improvement.
The frame has been further improved; by narrowing the frame width by 6mm and making the radiator more introverted, the shroud has been trimmed down. The frame materials have been also improved so as to easily feel a sense of touching the ground with using casting and forging depending on the materials.
The weight of each parts of the engine, frame, and parts have been trimmed and the 2016 model has successfully reduced its vehicle weight from 206.2kg to 104.6kg, 1.6kg less in total.
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: 772,200 Yen (Base price: 715,000 Yen, Comsuption tax: 57,200 Yen)
KX250F 2017 Model
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Main changes from 2016 model
Engine
– Offset cylinder
– Downdraft-style intake layout
– Plateau cylinder honing
– Journal type bearings for the big-end of the connecting rod
– Lighter design for the bridge-box bottom piston
Frame & Bodywork
– 1.6kg reduction in the vehicle weight
– Change of the steering stem
– Lighter aluminum perimeter frame
– Flat and seamless design from the fuel tank through the seat
– Change of the front fork valve setting
– Change of the rear suspension valve setting and spring
– Changes in the shapes of the number plate, front fender, front fork guard, side cover, and rear fender
– Addition of an intake duct to the rear fender
– Slimmer shroud
– Shroud design with in-mold graphics
– Changes of colors and graphics
Others
– KX FI Calibration Kit allows precise adjustment of fuel and ignition settings while eliminating the need for a laptop.
* KX FI Calibration Kit is sold separately. (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price: 61,560 Yen including tax)
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* Some pictures may differ from the production vehicles.
2017 Kawasaki KX250F
THE BIKE THAT BUILDS CHAMPIONS
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