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M SSACHUSEnS NEW YORK Higgins Powersports Glider City Kawasaki 7 Worcester Road Barre , MA 01005 (978) 355 -6343 Cycle Design Rt. 2A, 305 State Rd. Phillipston , MA 0 1331 (978) 249 -2244 1741 Cedar Street Elm ira , NY 14904 16071 734-1223 Cycle Motion Kawasaki 1269 Dolsontown Road Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 343 -2552 MICHIGAN Ithaca Recreation Sports, Inc. Rays' Powersports 1906 Elmira Rd. New field , NY 14867 959 Telegraph Monroe, MI 4816 1 (607) 564 -7913 (866) 636-RAYS New York Motorcycle www.rayspowersports.net 222-02 Jamaica Ave . Queen s Vill age, NY 11428 K&W Cycle 18001527-2727 4090 Auburn Rd. Uti ca, MI 48317 www.NewYorkMotorcycl e.com 1586) 731 -5959 IKWKW) Maximum Motorsports MINNESOTA 1133 Rout e 58 Riverh ead , NY 1190 1 16311 727-5988 Delano Sports Center 4354 U.S. Hwy. 12 S.E. Delano , MN 55328 NORTH CAROLINA (763) 972 -2677 Kawasaki of Hickory Northway Sports 1824 13th Ave. Dr. N.E. Hickory, NC 28601 21429 Ulysses St. N.E. East Beth el, MN 55011 OHIO Ask Powersports Motocross is full of options these days. Shrieking !Wo strokes. Thumping four strokes. But the unanimous choice of pro SX riders is the 250 2-stroke. And the new est 2-stro ke weapon out there is the 2005 Kawasaki KX25O, totally redesigned for stronger engine performance, improved traction, more brilliant handling and an even better riding position. The '05 0050 powers up wi th a re- porte d cylinder and an all -new KIPS pow er valve system that operates quicker and more precisely, wi th improved durability. Add a new frame and UNI-TRAK rear suspension geometry, lighter rims and tires, improved ergonomics and you've got a 2-stroke 250that' s ready to w in. Oarcy l ange w on the 2004 Arenacross series aboard a '04 KX25O. J ust think wha t you can do with the all-new '05 KX25O. 1 828) 328 -6303 17631 413 -8988 ALL-NEW FOR 2005. FEEL THE POWER. Caswell Cycle 768 N. Hwy. 65 Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-1383 NEVADA Kawasaki of Reno 2697 M ill St. Reno , NV 89502 1775) 786· 8696 • Major updates to the KX250 engine focus on improving 2450 Park Crescent Dr. Colu mbus, OH 43232 18001 425 ·2135 Ask Powersports 4075 Hoover Rd. Gro ve City, OH 43123 18001 425 -2031 Ask Powersports 2535 Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW Lancast er, OH 43130 NEW HAMPSHIRE (800) 243 -3033 Naults Windham Motorcycles Xtreme Kawasaki 60 Range Road W indham , NH 03087 350 Hig hway 7 North Powhatan Point, OH 43942 (800) 867 -7220 1 7401 795 -4250 KIPS powervalveoperation along with numeroustweaks 10boost combustionefficiencyand deliversolid gains throughoutthe powerband. • Steepersteering head angle sharpensthe steering response of the Kawasaki perimeterframe. New seat material oOe improved grip and narrow ergonomics rs offer excellent balance for crisp handling. • Dir routingof the 'ront brake hose improves power and eci feel et the lever. Twin -piston caliper for strong braking. Sioned disc rotorcuts unsprungweight • New UNI·TRAK· ratios forthe rear suspensionmatchthe revised stiffness balance of the frame. Thicker spars on the hydmtonnedaluminumtapered swingann enhance stabilityand handling. • Ratchet-stylecompact gear shift mechanism provides sharper.more positivegear changes for the 5-speed transmission. • New sea led twin-chamber Kay forkcompletelvsepaaba rates air and oil for more consistent suspension perfonnence. New low-frictionse als help reduce stietion for 8 smoother stroke throughoutthe wheel travel.