2022 Kawasaki KX250: BE NEXT.
Introducing the 2022 Kawasaki KX250…
The KX250 motorcycle is designed for experienced motocross racers seeking the winning edge with superb power and handling plus readily adjustable ergonomics to make it easy to fit a wide range of riders. Kawasaki motorcycles are the winningest brand in AMA MX/ SX racing and KX is the brand that builds champions.
The KX250 motorcycle is the championship-proven machine we built so you can be next. Be the next champion. Be the next hero. Be the next legend. Be the next trailblazer for an entire generation of greatness. On the KX250, your time is now. Featuring: new more powerful 249cc 4-stroke engine, new coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch, new electric start, new slim aluminum perimeter frame.
2022 Kawasaki KX250 Totalmotorcycle.com Key Features
- ELECTRIC START
- CONED DISC-SPRING HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
- FINGER-FOLLOWER VALVE ACTUATION ENGINE
- DIGITAL FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM WITH DUAL INJECTORS
- 3 EASILY CHANGEABLE DFI MAPS
- KAYABA COIL SPRING FORK AND REAR SHOCK
- SLIM BODYWORK AND ERGONOMICS
- LAUNCH CONTROL MODE
- POWERFUL ENGINE
- CONED DISC-SPRING HYDRAULIC CLUTCH
The Bike That Builds Champions
The Kawasaki KX motorcycle range returns stronger than ever for 2022 with its championship-winning packages, including its recently introduced off-road competition models.
Leading the way as the flagship model in the Kawasaki KX range is the KX450 with a powerful 449cc engine, electric start, Showa A-KIT technology suspension, and a coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch that have proven to capture awards, accolades, and race wins.
All-new in 2021, the 2022 KX250 remains the most powerful KX250 to date and features a slim aluminum perimeter frame, electric start, and coned disc-spring hydraulic clutch. The KX250 has more AMA motocross and supercross championships combined than any other manufacturer in its class, truly making it the bike that builds champions.
Powered by technology that hails from a legacy of champions, Kawasaki’s KX motorcycle range saw the addition of the KX450X and KX250X cross country models in 2021, bringing purposely tuned off-road competition models to the KX lineup. Developed to dominate off-road racecourses in both the woods and the desert, the cross-country KX lineup offers riders the required components for off-road competition straight from Kawasaki along with the dominant engine and chassis performance found on its KX counterparts right off the showroom floor.
2022 Kawasaki KX250 Totalmotorcycle.com Features and Benefits
Hydraulic Clutch
Like the KX450, a hydraulic clutch offers more direct feel and lighter lever action. Less play as the clutch heats up during heavy use results in more consistent feeling.
Renthal Fatbar
Factory-style ø28.6 mm Renthal aluminium Fatbar, a popular aftermarket part, is now a standard feature. The thicker handlebar helps reduce vibration and shocks transmitted to the rider, while the new grip position (19 mm lower, 8 mm closer) helps put the rider in a position that makes it easier to weight the front wheel.
Even More Powerful Engine
Additional engine updates increase peak power of the already powerful engine by approximately 1.0 kW (1.4 PS). Rev limit increases a further 350 min-1.
Slim, Ergonomic Bodywork
All-new KX450-style bodywork features long, smooth surfaces and a flatter tank-seat line designed to facilitate rider movement and control.
Electric Start
Electric start makes restarting the engine as easy as pushing a button.
Fine-Tuned Suspension and Brake Components
Updated suspension settings contribute to increased bump absorption and traction, while minor brake component revisions enhance controllability.
Lightweight Aluminium Perimeter Frame
KX450-based frame (an evolution of the current design) and KX450 swingarm offer improved handling and increased rear wheel traction.
Dual Injectors
The Kawasaki KX™️250F was the first mass-production motocross bike to feature Dual Injectors. One injector is located downstream of the throttle valve, where injectors are located on standard FI systems, and a second is located upstream of the throttle valve, close to the airbox. The two injectors split their roles: operating at different rpm ranges, they ensure both smooth, instant response at low-rpm and high peak power at high-rpm. For cases that call for low-rpm operation like instantaneous acceleration off the start and precise control when cornering, primary operation falls to the downstream injector. Because it is positioned close to the combustion chamber, sprayed fuel can be supplied to the engine quickly, resulting in sharp response. Conversely, when high power is the priority, primary operation switches to the upstream injector, which focuses on high-rpm applications. Its location farther away from the combustion chamber means that the fuel has a longer travel time. This allows more time for the fuel particles and air to mix, as well as allowing the mixture to cool and condense. This means that when more power is needed, the cylinder can be filled with a greater quantity of high-quality mixture.
KLCM (Kawasaki Launch Control Mode)
Designed to assist riders by optimizing acceleration from a stop, KLCM electronically manages engine output to minimize wheel spin when moving off. With the clutch lever pulled in and the system activated, engine speed is limited to a determined speed while the rider holds the throttle open. Once the rider releases the clutch lever to engage the clutch, engine speed is allowed to increase, but power is regulated to minimize wheel spin and help keep the front wheel on the ground. The system disengages automatically once a predetermined speed has been reached, or when the rider shifts into third gear. Depending on the model, riders can choose from multiple modes, each offering a progressively greater level of intrusion.
ERGO-FIT
Proper fit is key for rider comfort and control. However, the ideal fit varies from rider to rider, depending on their physical dimensions and riding style.
ERGO-FIT is an interface system designed to allow riders to find their ideal riding position. Various points of the chassis interface (the handlebar, footpegs and seat, etc.) can be adjusted through a combination of interchangeable parts and parts with adjustable positions. This enables a wide range of riders to find a riding position that offers both comfort and control. Feeling at one with their machine, they will be able to experience how Kawasaki machines are fun and rewarding to ride. *Adjustable parts and their range of adjustability vary by model.
2022 Kawasaki KX250 – Totalmotorcycle.com USA Specifications/Technical Details
US MSRP Price: $8399 USD
Canada MSRP Price: $9849 CDN
Europe/UK MSRP Price: £ See Dealer GBP (On The Road inc 20% Vat)
POWER
Engine 4-stroke single, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Displacement 249cc
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 52.2mm
Compression Ratio 14.1:1
Fuel System DFI® with 44mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
Ignition Digital CDI
Transmission 5-speed, return shift, with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive Chain
PERFORMANCE
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel 48mm inverted telescopic coil spring fork with 23-way compression damping and 20-way rebound damping/12.4 in
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel New Uni-Trak® with dual-range (2.25 turns high speed/21-way low-speed) compression damping, 38-way rebound damping and adjustable preload/12.4 in
Front Tire 80/100-21
Rear Tire 100/90-19
Front Brakes Single semi-floating 270mm Braking® petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brakes Single 240mm Braking® petal disc with single-piston caliper
DETAILS
Frame Type Aluminum perimeter
Rake/Trail 28.0°/4.6 in
Overall Length 85.8 in
Overall Width 32.3 in
Overall Height 49.8 in
Ground Clearance 13.2 in
Seat Height 37.4 in
Curb Weight 226.4 lb without fuel / 236.5 lb*
Fuel Capacity 1.64 gal
Wheelbase 58.5 in
Color Choices Lime Green
Warranty Not Available
Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional) Not Available
2022 Kawasaki KX250 – Totalmotorcycle.com Canadian Specifications/Technical Details
POWER
Engine 249cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 4-valve single
Bore x Stroke 78.0 x 52.2 mm
Compression Ratio 14.1:1
Fuel System Fuel injection: ø44 mm x 1, with dual injectors
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starting Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
Transmission 5-speed, return
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Final Drive Chain
PERFORMANCE
Frame Perimeter, aluminum
Front Suspension / Wheel Travel ø48 mm inverted fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping / 314 mm (12.4 in)
Rear Suspension / Wheel Travel New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable spring preload / 316 mm (12.4 in)
Rake / Trail 28.0° / 118 mm
Steering Angle (L/R) 42° / 42°
Front Tire 80/100-21 51M
Rear Tire 100/90-19 57M
Front Brake Single semi-floating ø270 mm petal disc with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake ø240 mm petal disc with single-piston caliper
DETAILS
Dimensions (L x W x H) 2,180 x 820 x 1,265 mm (85.8 x 32.3 x 49.8 in)
Wheelbase 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Road Clearance 335 mm (13.2 in)
Seat Height 950 mm (37.4 in)
Curb Mass** 107.3 kg (237 lb)
Mass Without Fuel 102.7 kg (226 lb)
Fuel Capacity 6.2 litres
2022 Kawasaki KX250 – Totalmotorcycle.com European Specifications/Technical Details
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single
Compression ratio 14.1:1
Valve system DOHC, 4 valves
Bore x stroke 78 x 52.2 mm
Displacement 249 cm³
Fuel system Fuel injection: 44 mm
Ignition Digital DC-CDI
Starting System Electric
Lubrication Forced lubrication, semi‑dry sump
Gear Transmission
Transmission 5-speed, return
Clutch Wet multi-disc, manual
Primary Reduction Ratio 3.350 (67/20)
Gear Ratios 1st 2.154 (28/13)
Gear Ratios 2nd 1.733 (26/15)
Gear Ratios 3rd 1.438 (23/16)
Gear Ratios 4th 1.235 (21/17)
Gear Ratios 5th 1.045 (23/22)
Final drive Chain
Final reduction ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Suspensions Brakes & Suspension
Brakes, front Single semi-floating 270 mm petal disc. Caliper: Dual-piston
Brakes, rear Single 240 mm petal disc Caliper: Single-piston
Suspension, front 48 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping
Suspension, rear New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping, adjustable rebound damping and adjustable preload
Dimensions Frame & Dimensions
Frame type Perimeter, aluminium
Trail 118 mm
Wheel travel front 314 mm
Wheel travel rear 316 mm
Tyre, front 80/100-21 51M
Tyre, rear 100/90-19 57M
Steering angle L/R 42° / 42°
L x W x H 2,180 x 820 x 1,265 mm
Wheelbase 1,485 mm
Ground clearance 335 mm
Fuel capacity 6.2 litres
Seat height 950 mm
Curb mass 107.5 kg
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