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Cycle News 1995 01 04

Cycle News is a weekly magazine that covers all aspects of motorcycling including Supercross, Motocross and MotoGP as well as new motorcycles

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KJCl25 Changes to the KIPS exhaust valve, transfer ports, combustion chamber, piston crown, reed valve and ignition mean more power across the rev range, so it's easier to pull away from the competition. o New 35 mm earb delivers quicker response. Four air vents help the carb vent better over super rough courses so you have the power where you need it, when you need it. o Keeping the power coming on strong longer is an extra coolant passage on the right of the exhaust port for a more consistent engine temperature. '0 o We've taken what some call a "perfect" fork and made it better still: A new mid-speed compression valve for a plusher mid-stroke feel. With increased base-valve vo lume and increased compression, you'll have the advantage of better control, smoother landings, later braking. o Hauling faster down the straights calls for stronger brakes: You got'em with new pads at both ends plus a new rear caliper and one-piece mount that's stronger yet lighter. Get Some Limelight Mike Kiedrowski, #1 AMA 250cc plate holder in 1994 got his. How? He, rides the green bikes, As a four-time AMA national motocross champion, eight year member of Kawasaki's Team Green support program, and four year Team Kawasaki veteran, the "MX Kied" knows a few things-like if you want to get the green stuff, you have to ride the green stuff. Take the '95 KX250. Mods to the pipe, head, ignition and cylinder increase low- and midrange power without hurting top end. Recalibrated front and rear damping plus a revised UNI~TRAK leverage ratio make what is considered the best suspension in motocross even better. Take a hint from Kiedrowski. Green is a winning color. But only lime green. Kawasaki green. 20

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