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uicker. lighter. Faster. These are key ing red ients in the 1 25 motocross class, where the racing is tight and you need every adva ntage .you can get. Some riders find the explosive response of the 2 -str oke the perfect tool. For 'the m, the 2004 KX 125 is better tha n ever. For those that prefer the amazing tra ction and controllability of a 4-stroke, have w e got news for you: Get.re ady to b las t the competition because the all-new, high-perfo rmance Kawa sa ki KX25 0 F takes hug e advantage of our latest 4 -stroke motoc ross techn ology to produce some of the most linear and tractable power ever in the 125 class. The heart of the KX25 0F's incred ible power is a supercompact, ultra high-revving semi dry-sump DO HC powerplant with 4 tit,?nium valves , th in-walled cases and magnesium covers for lig ht weight. Also , the accelerator-pump equipped Keihin FCR37 carburetor has a hot -start featu re, the ig nition system features tw o separate maps ot "';inimize eng ine braking effect, and the 5 -speed gearbox has tough "Super Steer gears. Add a Kawasaki Perimeter Frame w ith D-section upper frame rails, ultra slim bod yw ork, a new works-style 48mm inve rted cartridge fork and new-link UNI-TRAK'" rear susp e nsion. Add it all up and yo u ha ve the la tes t, most technically superior moto cros s weaponry in the 1 25 class, all built and produced by Kawasaki. Q KX250F • Extra efforts were made to build a compact, lightweight single cylinder en gine. S e m i - d r y oil sump d e s ig n p ositi ons the cra n k s h a f t lower in the cases and reduces friction found in a full wet sump. • Dua l overhead camshafts a re tuned to deliver a broad spread of power. The lightweight crank lets the engine re v very quickly. • New works-style inverted 48mm .-.i-sealed cartridge fork helps prevent oil cavitation for better damping and fork action tf1rougmut the stroke.. • Race-proven Kawasaki high-tensile steel Perimeter Frame employs D-section upper frame rails allowing the bodywork to hug the frame for a slimmer profile. The frame is e xceptiona lly narrow betwee~ the foot pegs for e nh a nced rider cont ro l and outstanding handling. The 5 -speed transmissi on • employs a ratchet-style shift mechanism for smooth, positive shifting. The clutch is bu ilt tough to handle racing conditions. CV Motorsports Kawasaki ALABAMA 83629 Indio Blvd. Indio, CA 92201 (760) 347-658 8 Trail Marine Kawasaki 25150 Conal Rd. Orange Beach, Al 36561 (251 ) 974·5968 Mission Kawasa ki 25891 Crown Volley Pkwy laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (9491582-0 35 1 ARIZONA Wa lt's Motorsports 155 1 So. Polo Verae Blvd. lake Havasu, AI. 86403 (928) 855-5019 A.V. Kawasaki 400 West Ave. I lancasier, CA 93535 (661) 948 -1019 CALIFORNIA Kawasaki of Santa Monica Hahm Motarsports 125 E. Boll Rd. Anaheim, CA 92805 (7 14) 563 -1 700 4110 lincoln Blvd. Morino Del Rey, CA 90292 (310) 822-1045 Kawasaki of Bakersfield Mid Cities Kawasaki 59 19 Roseda le Hwy. Bakersfield, CA 93308 (66 11 63 1-969 0 15725 lakewood Blvd. Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 53 1-1225 Corona Motorsports Roseville Cycle Center 900 Riverside Ave. R oseville, CA 95678 (916) 782-2171 363 American Cir. Corona, CA 92 880 (909 ) 735-20 30 TAG Kawasa ki Mission Motorcycles 1850 E. Edinger Ave. Sonta Ana, CA 92705 (7 14) 258 -3311 6232 Mission Street Daly City, CA 94014 (650) 992-1234 Saug us Kawasaki North County Kawasa ki Cycle Center of Fremont ntil the gate d rops, it's a ll talk. Then you 're gonna need the best 250cla ss motoc rosser Kawasaki ha s ev er offer ed. And th at's really sayi ng somet hing , because fo r 2 0 0 4 w e too k t he aston ish ingly fast 2003 KX250, and further tw ea ked its e ngi ne and sus pensi on w ith tricks from our p ro r a ce teams.. The benefit is the KX2 5 0's a ckn owled ged mid -range pun ch w ith a big increase in top end power. Plus, we w orked on more precise suspension control. Key engine upgrades include new porting, a higher compression ratio, a new expansion cha mbe r a nd revised carb and igniti on settings . We a lso fitted a new works-type, semi -sealed massive 48mm cartridge fork and gave t he UNI-TRAK '" rear suspension a new link age system for improved handling. Now step aboard t he KX250 and kick the engine to life. You'll find the Keihin PWK38S carb with K-TRIC provid es huge torque down low, w hile an impr o ve d 2 -sta ge 3 -way KIPS'" power va lve adds mass ive midrang e and a w esome to p -end performa nce . For 2004, the KX250 is the b ike to beat. And after a few la p s into your first session, you 'll know-the KX250 kicks bu tt . And that's not just ta lk. U 111 C Street Encinitas, CA 92024 (760 ) 753-6933 2608 1 Bauquet Cyn. Rd. Saugus, CA 91350 (66 1) 254-2929 Kawasaki Of Simi Valley 41 31 5 Albrae Street Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 657·7200 4821 los Angeles Ave. Simi Volley, CA 93063 (805) 522 -6119 Clawso n Motorsports Powe rsports of Va llejo 6334 N. Blackstone Ave. Fresno, CA 93710 (559) 435 -5020 33 Tennessee St. Vallejo, CA 94590 (707) 644-3756 Kawasaki of Santa Barba ra Cal Coast Motorsports 5836 Hollister Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 964-468 5 545 5 Wa lker Street Ventura , CA 93005 (805) 642-0900 Hayward Kawasaki Motorsports Hi Desert Kawasaki 271 85 Mission Blvd. Haywa rd, CA 94544 (5 10) 53 7-2257 14327 Amargosa Rd. Victorville, CA 92392 (760 ) 241 -2386 KX250 • The compact piston reed valve KX250 engine is tweaked to deliver a competitive edge on the track with mo re peak power and stronger over- r e v added t o the already strong low-end. • The ratchet-style compact gear shift mechanism provides sharper, more positive gear changes. • Strong clutch basket and pressure plate improve clutch feel and durability. • Kawasaki Perimeter Frame is exceptionally narrow yet increases frame rigidity for crisp handling and narrow ergonomics. DUO: ... n .. _ s • NOVEMBER 26. 2 003 33