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Ihese Participating De.alers The 1993 Kawasaki KX250 adopts the weightreduction techniques of the KX125, making the frame lighter yet equally rigid for improved handling. Engine and carburetion changes enhance power across the rev range. Among the most notable changes, the KX250 adopts the guillotinetype KIPS valve, providing more accurate port control and better performance all around. Engine compression ratios are slightly reduced, while a combustion chamber redesign aids detonation control. Reduced flywheel effect allows quicker acceleration. If you look carefully, you'll notice a narrower front fender on the 1993 Kawasaki KX500-E5, an aid to weight reduction. The KX500 gets a semi-floating front disc brake along with new graphics. For the most part, though, it's a proven performer needing few changes. The powerful liquid-eooled 499cc two-stroke engine is equipped with the Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System (KIPS) and capacitor discharge ignition with electronic timing advance. A semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel frame provides strength and agility. The KDX250-D3 is built around a tubular steel perimeter frame, providing superior torsional rigidity and improved mass centralization for a lower center of gravity. UNI-TRAK ® rear suspension provides high compliance on small bumps and increasingly stiffer resistance to larger impacts to avoid bottoming. Hollow front and rear axles lessen unsprung weight, and the aluminum rims have straight-pull spokes. The 249cc two-stroke single cylinder engine is derived from the KX250 motor, with reduced compression ratio for a wider powerband. The KDX250's exhaust system includes an aluminum silencer and U.S.F.S. approved spark arrestor. MA PHILLIPSTON Cycle Design LEDGEWOOD NY GLENS FALLS OH FAYETTEVILLE COLUMBUS Ledgewood Kawasaki Sportline Honda-Kawasaki Route 2A 1368 Rt. 46 Ask Kawasaki Fayetteville Kaw.-Suz.-Vam. Phillipston. MA 01331 (508) 249-2244 Ledg.wood. NJ 07852 Rt 9 Lak. Georg. Rd. GI.ns Falls. NY 12801 (518) 792-4655 3988 E.st Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 235-n33, 871 -371 1,837-511 1 Huntsville Highway F.y.nevill., TN 37334 (615) 433-0181 MI HASTINGS Motorcycle Supply LTD 2398 S. 8edford Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 1616) 945-2782 LINCOLN PARK Bright Kawasaki- Yamaha-Suzuki 3954 & 3955 Oix Lincoln Park. MI48146 (313).382·1220 MN LAKEVILLE Leos Kawasaki South 10672 162 St. Lak.vill •• MN 55044 (6121435·5371 NJ BOUND BROOK Rick's Cycle Center Inc. 14·16W. Main St. Bound Brook. NJ 08805 (9081 356·1193 (201) 584-6488 PLEASANTVILLE Motion Enterprises Honda-Vamaha-Kawasaki-Suzuki 2907 Fir. Road PI.....ntvill•• NJ 08232 (201 ) 64 1-01 00 LODI Bergen Kawasaki 30 Rout. 46 E Lodi. NJ 07644 (201) 64 1-01 00 POMPTEN PLAINS Kawasaki Sport Center 566 Rt. 23 North . Pompt.n PI.ins. NJ 07444 1201)831-1930 RAMSEY Kaw.-Suz.-Vlm. Of Ramsay 995 At. 17 Rams.y. NJ 07446 (201) 825-3381 HICKSVILLE COLUMBUS VA BRISTOL Long Island Kawasaki-Yamaha Classic Cycles Bare Brothers Inc. 67 N. Broadway Rt. 107 Hicksvill., NY 11801 (516) 935-6969 2657 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43231 1614)471-3511 3101 Le. Highw.y Bristol. VA 24201 (703)669-1000 UTICA OR SALEM WA LONGVIEW DDS Motor Sports Cycle Sports Of Salem Longview Hon.-Yam.-Kaw. 1420 Champlin Avo. Utica, NY 13502 (315) 792-4660 5103 Portland Rd. NE Sal.m. OR 97305 (503) 390-9000 • 1113 Vand.rcook W.y Longvi.w. WA 98632 (206) 636-1220 NC SHELBY PA ERIE WA BRIDGEPORT Kawasaki Yamaha Of Shelby Cycle City Of Erie, Inc. Leeson, Import Motors Inc. 1715 E. Dixon Blvd. Sh.,by. NC 28150 (704) 482-5946 2814 Buffalo Rd. 320 W. Main St. Bridg.port, WV 26330 1304) 842-5469 THOMASVILLE ~;'it8~~~35512~ TN • CLARKSVILLE WI LAKE GENEV A Lee', Kawasaki Inc. Kawesaki Cycle Village Midwest Action Cycle Inc. 153B N.tional Hwy. Thom.svill., NC 27360 (919) 889-4667 10 Main St. CI.rksvill•• TN 37040 (615) 552-3593 1401 Elkhorn Rd. Lak. G.n.va, W153147 1-800-343-9065 Kawasaki [et the good times roll. 11