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KX125. THE CURRENT 125 SX CHAMP JUST GOT BETTER. ne th ing is certain in 1 25 mot ocros s. You 've got t o fight for every se cond in lap times . because the oth er g uy's goi ng to . Just ask t he fastest g uy in the class, James Ste wa rt, the current AMA 125 cc West SX C ham p ion. So after re ceiving rave re views for last ye ar's a ll-new KX12 5 , w e w e re n't ha p p y to rest on our la urels. With inp ut from Ja mes and his factory works ra ce team , w e b ooste d mid -range a nd top-end e ngi ne performance t ha nks to a new 2-stage reed valve, a higher com p re ssion ratio, imp rove d cy linder a nd p iston, a nd a remapped ignition timing curve. For better tr action and handling , we re designed the UNI-TRAK' re ar sus pension w ith a new linka g e sys tem that directs energy into the swi ng ar m and fitted a wo rkstype semi -sea led cartrid g e inverted fro nt fork . We a lso re -e ng ineered the lightweight steel perimeter fr a me for imp roved st iff ne ss b a lance , a nd ra ise d the fo otrest and b rake-ped a l positions to increase ground cleara nce . Plus, we a d d ed new routing for the front brake hose to improve brak ing power and feel. In his search for e xcellence, James Stewart has raised the bar in t he cut -throat competit ive 125cc class. And in the quest for quicker lap times, the tool of cho ice is the new KX1 25 . O KXI25 • • The updated engine delivers awesome power characteristics, from an improved bottom-end, to a stronger mid-range, to a rocker a r m now mounts to the swingarm higher peak output. New-link UNI· TRAK- re ar suspension instead of the frame. Suspension forces a re t ransferred t o the new. 17mm longer hydroformed alum inum tapered swingarm. • New 2- stage ca rbon -fiber reed valves are more responsive at lower engine rpm whole secondary fiberglass reeds prevent power robbing valve flutter at high engine rpm. Kolbe Cycle Sales Palmetto Kawasaki Mid America Powersports Hudson Cycle Center 22123 Ventura Blvd. WoacIland Hills, CA 91364 , (818)348 -7865 6400 W. 20 Ave. Hialeah, FL33016 (888) 565-2555 www.palmettomotorsparts.com 333 N. Wes Sf. t Wichito, KS 67205 (316) 945-8221 2 Flogstone Drive Hudson, NH 03051 (603) 882·1573 COLORADO Kissimmee Motorsports Xtreme Perfol1l1ance K~asalci 2632 N. OrongeBlossom Troil Kissimmee, Fl 34744 (407) 847-6686 88 8th Street Castle Rock, CO 80109 (303) 660-5302 Palm Beach Cycles 2353 N. Militory Troil W . Palm Beach, Fl33409 (561 ) 683· 1642 Sun Kawasaki 8877 N. Washington St. Denver, CO 80229 (303) 287·7566 , GEORGIA Fun Center Motosports Kawasaki 50 Animas View Drive MARYLAND Atlantic Cycle & Power 4580 Croin Hwy. White Plains, MD 20695 (301) 753-11 71 MASSACHUSEns Higgins .Powersports 7 Worcester R o. Barre, MA 01005 (978) 355-6343 Cycle Design Durango, CO 81301 (970) 259-1 070 (800) 720-MOTO 2285 Iris Drive SE Conyers, GA 30013 (770) 761-9040 www.motospartsconyers.com Route 2A-305 State Rd, Phillipston, MA 01331 (978) 249-2244 Sun Enterprises Performance Cycle Kawasaki MISSISSIPPI 8877 No. Washington Thornton, CO 80229 (303) 287-7566 1008 N. G1enwoacl Ave, Dalton, GA 30721 (706) 226-5269 Southern Sports Center CONNECTICUT Kawasaki of Rome 2853 Alobama Hwy SW. Rome, GA 30165 (706) 235-3454 www.kawosokioFrome.com Chaplin Kawasaki 60 Ronge Road Windhom, NH 03087 (800) 867-7220 NEW JERSEY Motion EnterRrises Kawasaki 2907 Fire Road Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 (609) 645'8181 Kawasaki Sport Center 566 Rt. 23 North P ompton Plains, NJ 07444 (973) 831-1930 Mt. Holly Kawasaki 2044 R 206 f. n, Vincentow NJ 08088 (609) 859-0333 Midwest Kawasaki NEW MEXICO 235 So. Florissant R d. Ferguson, MO 631 35 (314) 524-3141 Santa Fe Motorsports Willy World Kawasaki New England Cycle Works Inc. McBrann Cycle Shed 101 No. Reed St. Joliet, Il60435 (815)725-4666 661 Gold Stor Hwy. RT184 Groton, CT 06340 (860) 445-8158 303 NE72 St. Glodstone, MO 641 18 (800) 999-7929 KANSAS FLORIDA Dan's Cycle 'Action Kawasaki 7218 W, Dutch Ave. Hesston, KS 67062 16201327-5001 2705 1st St. Brodenton, Fl 34208 (941) 745-9521 NOVEMBER 19. 2003 • •c u e MISSOURI Naults Windham Kawasaki ILLINOIS Rt6 Choplin, CT 06235 (860) 455-1233 56 1903 US Hwy49 South Florence, MS 39073 (601 ) 936-5700 Keene Motorsports 362 Flat R Mill Road ooF Swanzey, NH 03446 (603) 357-9999 www.keenemotorsports.com I e n e vv 51 Hooksett Kawasaki 1354 Hooksett Rd. Hooksett, NH 03106 (603) 669-4343 2594 Camino Entroda Sonto Fe, NM 87507 (505) 438·1888 NEW YORK Ithaca Recreation Sports 1906 Elmira Rd. Newfield, NY 14867 (607) 564·7913 Thomas Motarsports 1201 Route 112 PoriJeFFerson Stotion" NY 11776 (631) 588-3..l99