First ride: Kawasaki's all-new 2025 KX250 ridden and rated!
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- Опубліковано 3 лис 2024
- It's a big year for the 2025 Kawasaki KX250 four-stroke as it's had a massive makeover, similar to the changes made to the KX450 for this year. It's a big change as Kawasaki is making its debut as full factory team in the MX2 world championship next season. And MotoHead's guest tester Glen Phillips has had a first ride on the all-new production bike.
The revised engine has a new, symmetrically aligned intake and exhaust and optimised downdraft intake. Finger-follower valve actuation stays, as does a downdraft-style intake, and dual injectors but these are now joined by a new design of piston plus a revised intake and exhaust layout (with the silencer moved further forward for better mass centralisation) and a single-shaft primary balancer for an all-around stronger package with enhanced control and greater low to mid-range urge.
There's a hydraulic clutch and the single-shaft primary engine balancer contributes to the smooth power delivery and reduced vibration, which improves throttle control, especially when exiting slower-speed corners.
Chassis-wise, the KX250’s new frame is based on that of the KX450, and updates for 2025 to suit the new intake and exhaust layout help to deliver improved handling. The smooth bodywork is designed to facilitate rider movement and control plus fine-tuned suspension and brake components further contribute to the KX250’s light, agile handling thanks to its optimised rigidity and balance.
What a good choice as a test rider. Glen could ride anything but he knows so much about mx bikes. Good to see him slimmer loving riding again. 👌
Couldn't agree more!
How's bottom end did they lose it like the 450
The 450 has it it’s just turned off as it were… it’s not needed for the Everyman. The 250 has great power across the board apparently
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Freshly groomed track? I suppose “freshly groomed” is a relative term. Bummer for you…
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