KAWASAKI KX250

2006 Dirt Bikes From Team Green

Nov. 01, 2005 By Rick Sieman
The Trend Has Started
 
2006 Kawasakis
 

Kawasaki has succeeded in making the KX250 even better for 2006 by fine tuning the engine, suspension and brakes.

To make this 250 quieter, the 249cc, liquid-cooled, two-stroke engine features a new piston profile, while a longer, wider silencer ensures the KX250 meets modern noise emission standards. Plus, the silencer's all-new, long-fiber packing is more durable and requires less maintenance. And to keep the KX250 at the best-possible temperature, a new water pump impeller increases coolant circulation.

Changes to the KX250's chassis include a strong, lightweight Renthal aluminum handlebar, and the rear shock now features dual compression adjustability so riders have more tuning options for both low-speed and high-speed compression damping. Up front, the Kayaba AOS fork has a new, one-piece sleeve to improve suspension action at full compression.

For 2006, the KX250 has even stronger stopping power. The new petal-style disc brakes are not only lighter, but their shape helps to clean the brake pads for more efficient braking performance.

The KX250 also features a new look for 2006, new graphics and a new, two-tone seat. Kawasaki offers optional parts for the KX250, including carburetor tuning parts, ignition rotors, a larger countershaft sprocket, aluminum and steel rear sprockets, solid brake discs for wet racing conditions and a 20-inch front wheel.

FEATURES
Engine
- New piston profile helps to reduce mechanical noise
- Copper-plated steel washer improves cylinder head's sealing performance
- KIPS® power valve O-ring offers improved sealing performance
- New reed valve stopper features new shape to improve low-rpm response -
  revised shape improves scavenging efficiency by facilitating airflow through the
  third scavenging port
- New water-pump impeller increases coolant circulation for improved high-rpm
  and over-rev performance
- Primary gear is now secured using a key and lock-nut to help reduce
  mechanical noise
- New kickstart lever has revised shape and mounting angle for improved durability
- New silencer is slightly wider and nearly two inches longer to ensure the KX250
  meets stricter noise emission standards
- New long-fiber silencer packing is more durable and requires less maintenance
Chassis
- Renthal aluminum handlebar is strong
  and lightweight
- Front and rear petal disc brakes help to
  reduce unsprung weight
- Petal-shaped discs help to clean the
  brake pads for more efficient braking
  performance
- Rear shock now features dual
  compression adjustability so riders have
  more tuning options for both low-speed
  and high-speed compression damping
- Fine-tuning to the Kayaba AOS (Air-Oil-
  Separate) fork via a new one-piece plastic sleeve inside the fork inner tubes improves
  suspension action at full compression
New Styling
- Kawasaki Lime Green and black graphics are matched by a two-tone seat
Options
- Carburetor tuning parts
- Different inertia magneto rotors
- Larger countershaft sprocket
- 20-inch front wheel
- Solid brake discs for wet racing conditions
- Aluminum and steel rear sprockets
- Optional fork and shock springs
- Steel spoke nipples
- Front and rear wheel assemblies

SPECIFICATIONS
Engine: Two-stroke single with KIPS®
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x stroke: 66.4 x 72.0mm
Cooling: Liquid
Carburetion: Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet
Induction: Piston reed valve
Compression ratio: 10.5 (low speed) - 9.1 (high speed):1
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Five-speed
Final drive: Chain
Frame: Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe
Rake / trail: 26 degrees / 4.1 in.
Front suspension / wheel travel: 48mm inverted cartridge-type telescopic fork with 16-way compression and rebound damping / 11.8 in.
Rear suspension / wheel travel: UNI-TRAK® linkage system with 18-way low-speed compression and 2-turn high-speed compression damping, plus 16-way rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload / 12.2 in.
Front tire: 80/100-21 51M
Rear tire: 110/90-19 62M
Front brake: Single semi-floating 250mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear brake: Single 240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
Overall length: 86.0 in.
Overall width: 32.1 in.
Overall height: 49.8 in.
Ground clearance: 13.4 in.
Seat height: 38.0 in.
Dry weight: 213.9 lbs.
Wheel base: 58.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.2 gal.
Color: Kawasaki Lime Green / Black
MSRP: TBA

 
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