VOLUME 56 ISSUE 25 JUNE 25, 2019 P53
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awasaki introduced the
2020 KX250 last week,
and it features a number of
changes, mostly to the engine
to give it more power on top
and higher revs.
Most notable is a different
bore and stroke configura-
tion, and a new valve actua-
tion system. Bore has been
increased from 77mm to 78mm
and stroke decreased from
53.6mm to 52.2mm. The
Kawasaki
larger bore allows for larger
exhaust and intake valves for
a higher revving engine, and
what Kawasaki says translates
into more top-end power. A
new piston doesn't hurt, either.
The new KX250 uses a new
finger-follower valve actuation
system, which was introduced
to the all-new KX450 last year.
This design also contributes to
a higher-revving engine.
Other notable engine chang-
es include a shorter intake
funnel, revised airbox, larger
throttle body and a shorter
exhaust system design.
Chassis-wise, the KX250
gets an updated 48mm KYB
fork and KYB shock, a new
rear suspension link, and
stiffer springs, front and rear.
The frame has some revisions,
as well, including new lower
front engine mounts. Brakes
have been beefed up, as well.
MSRP is $7799. CN
