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Cycle News 1995 02 22

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KXJ25 o Changes to the KIPS exhaust valve, transfer po rts, combustion chamber, piston crown, reed valve and igniti on mean more power across the rev range, so it's easier to pull away from the competition. o New 35 mm carb delivers quicker response . Four air vents help the earb ven t better over su per rough cou rses so you have the po wer where you need it, wh en you need it. o Keeping the power comin g on strong longe r is an ext ra coolant pas sage on the right of the exhaust port for a more consistent engine temperature. o We've taken what some call a "perfect" fork and mad e it better still: A new mid-speed compression valve for a plusher mid-stro ke feel. With increased base-val ve volu me and increased com pression, you' ll have the advantage of better control. smoother landings , later braking. o Hauling faster d own the straigh ts calls for stronger brakes: You go t 'em with new pads at both ends plus a new rear caliper and one-piece mount that's stronge r yet ligh ter. 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 stu ff. Take the '95 KX250. Mods to the pipe, head, ignition and cylinder in crease 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. 12 r - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - ----,

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