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Kawasaki KX100 List price . . . . ..$3229 Displacement 99cc Engine type Liquid-cooled. single.................cylinder two-stroke Bore x stroke 52.5 x 45.8mm Compression ratio 9.3: 1 Carburetlon Keihin PE26 Ignition Digital CD Transmission 5-speed Starting system Kick Fuel capacity 1.5 9al. Wheelbase 50.4 in. Seat height 34.3 in. Front tire.... . .70/100-19 Rear tire 90/100-16 Front·wheel travel 10.8 in. Rear-wheel travel 10.8 in. Front brake . . . . . . . .Disc Rear brake .. . .Disc Claimed dry weight .... 146.6 Ibs. Kawasaki KX125 List price . . . . .$4 799 Displacement .. .124oc Engine type .Liquid·cooled, single· ........ . ..cylinder two-stroke Bore x stroke 54 x 54.5mm Compression ratio ~ariable 8.6·9.9:1 Carburetion Keirnn PWK35 Ignition .. .Digital CD Transmission 6-speed Starting system Kick Fuel capacity 2.2 gal. Wheelbase 57.3 in. Seat height 37.4 in. Front tire 80/100-21 Rear tire.. . 100/90-19 Front-wheel travel , 2.2 in. Rear-wheel travel , 13.0 in, Front brake .Disc Rear brake .Disc Claimed dry weight 190.6 Ibs. Kawasaki KX100 ch8ng•• for 1997 • Returned to green radiator shrouds with new graphics. • Added fuel-tank cap check valve to reduce gas seepage. • Stronger drive chain. • New twin-piston caliper front brake. Kawasaki KX250 List price , ,$5649 Displacement ,249cc Engine type , , ,Liquid-cooled. single....cylinder two-stroke Bore x stroke .. . .66.4 x 72mm Compression ratio .... Variable 9.0-10.8: 1 Carburetion ..Keihin PWK38 Ignition Digital CD Transmission. . . . . ,5-speed Starting system Kick Fuel capacity 2.2 gal. Wheelbase 58.1 in. Seat Height .....•....37.6 in. Front tire 80/100·21 Rear tire. .. 11 0/90·19 Front-wheel travel 12.2 in. Rear-wheel travel 13.0 in. Front brake .Disc Rear brake . .Disc Claimed dry weight ....212.7 Ibs. Kawasaki KX250 changes for 1997 • Returned to green radiator shrouds with new 9raphics. • Revised intake track and longer Epoxy-resin reed valves for better midrange and durabili· ty. • KIPS main valve has a new shape for better midrange and top-end power. • A shorter expansion chamber increases power at high rpm. • Ignition timing map is all new to match the high-end tuning bias. • Clutch has been modified for more durability and better feel. • The Uni-Trak rocker amn is redesigned for a more progressive suspension stroke and the swingamn has larger box-section beams and has been lengthened for more durability and control. • Fork cylinder is 4mm larger and a new piston 'in the cartridge controls oil flow better for improved damping control. • Front-brake master cylinder and caliper pistons are smaller for improved feel and power. 4 • Larger box·section beams on the frame improve rigidity and strength. • Larger and stronger footpeg brackets and cast-steel footpegs. • New rear hub with an addE!d bearing on the drive side and new seals for increased durability. Kawasaki KX125 changes for 1997 • Returned to green radiator shrouds with new graphics • Revised intake track and longer reed valves for better midrange. • KIPS governor has larger bearings and actu· ates rhe powervalve quicker for better mid· range power. • Larger transmission shaft bearings. • Clutch has been modified for more durability and better feel. • The Uni-Trak rocker amn is redesigned for a more progressive suspension stroke and the swingarm has larger box*section beams and has been lengthened for more durability and control. • Fork cylinder is 4mm larger and a new piston in the cartridge controls oil fiow better for improved damping control. • Front-brake master cylinder and caliper pis, tons are smaller for improved feel and power. • Larger box-section beams on the frame improve rigidity and strength. • Larger and stronger footpeg brackets and cast·steel footpegs. • New rear hub with an added bearing on the drive side and new seals for increased durability.