2004 Kawasaki KX250 Review

2004 Kawasaki KX250

The KX250 for 2004 has received a host of refinements resulting in increased engine performance, improved handling and greater rider comfort.

Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., diligently refines its KX racing motorcycles to a very fine pitch. Starting with simple but powerful designs, Kawasaki studies the lessons learned from the previous year of competition to make the next model faster, better handling, and easier to ride.

To give the 249cc two-stroke engine excellent top-end without sacrificing hard-hitting low- to mid-range power, the combustion chamber has been reshaped for higher compression, the intake ports have been reshaped, and the new crankcase casting eliminates the boost port at the rear of the cylinder to speed the fuel-air mixture through the transfer ports. Plus, a one-piece aluminum KIPS® valve replaces the earlier two-piece steel valve, the KIPS governor ball guide has been reshaped, and new expansion chamber dimensions all contribute to improved power delivery.

2004 Kawasaki KX250 Key Features

2004 Kawasaki KX250 – Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $5,899 USD
Canadian MSRP Price: See dealer for pricing in CDN

DIMENSIONS
Length 85.6 in.

Height 47.4 in.

Width 32.5 in.

Weight 213.8 lbs.

Ground Clearance 14.0 in.

Wheelbase 58.3 in.

ENGINE
Engine Two-stroke single with KIPS®, Liquid Cooled

Displacement 249cc

Bore x Stroke 66.4 x 72.0mm

Compression Ratio 10.1:1 (low speed), 8.9:1 (high speed)

Carburetion Keihin PWK38S with Power Jet; Piston reed valve induction

Fuel Capacity 2.2 gal.

Ignition Twin Spark Digital CDI

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission Five-speed

Final Drive Chain

BRAKES/WHEELS/TIRES
Brakes Front / Rear: Hydraulic disc

Tires Front: 80/100 x 21
Rear: 110/90 x 19

OPERATIONAL
Frame Perimeter style, high-tensile steel with aluminum subframe

Suspension Front: Kayaba 48mm inverted telescopic; 16-way preload adjustments and rebound damping; 11.8 in. travel
Rear: UNI-TRAK® swingarm, single shock; Spring preload adjustments, 16-way compression and rebound; 12.2 in. travel

OTHER
Colors Kawasaki Lime Green

Suggested Starting Price shown does not include tax, title, or destination charge. Dealer prices may vary.