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MASSACHUSEns NEW YORK Higgin s Powersports Glider City Kawasaki 7 Worcester Road Barre, M A 01005 (978) 355 ·6343 Cycle Design Rt. 2A, 305 State Rd. Philli pston, MA 0 1331 19781 249·2244 1741 Ceda r Street Elmira, NY 14904 16071 734·1223 Cycle Motion Kawasaki 1269 Dolsontown Road Mid dletow n, NY 10940 (845) 343 -2552 MICHIGAN Ithaca Recreation Sports, Inc. Rays' Powersports 1906 Elm ira Rd. Newfi eld , NY 14867 959 Telegraph M o nro e, M I 48161 (6071564-7913 (866) 636·RAYS New York Motorcycle www.ray spowersports.net 222-02 Jam aica Ave. Queens Village, NY 11428 K&W Cycle (800) 527 -2727 4090 Auburn Rd. Utica, M I 483 17 www.NewYo rkM otorcycle.com (586) 731·5959 (KW KW) Maximum Motorsports MINNESOTA 1133 Rou te 58 Riv erh ead, NY 11901 (63 1) 727 -5988 Delano Sports Center 4354 U.S. Hwy. 12 S.E. Delano, M N 55328 NORTH CAROLINA (7631972-2677 Kawasaki of Hickory Northway Sports 1824 13th Ave. Dr. N.E. Hickory, NC 28601 21429 Ulysses 51. N.E. East Beth el, M N 55011 OHIO Ask Powersports Molocro ss is full of options these days. Shrieking two strokes. Thumping four strokes. But the unanimous choice of pro SX riders is the 2502·stroke. And the newest 2-stroke w eapon out there is the 2005 Kawasa ki 0050, totally redesigned for stronger engine performance, improved traction, more brilliant handling and an even better riding position. The '05 KX250 pow ers up with a re-ported cylinder and an all- new KIPS· powe r valve system tha t operat es quicker and mor e precisely, w ith improved durabili ty. 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 wi n. Darcy Lange w on the 2004Arenacross series aboard a '04 KX25O. J ust think wha t you can do w ith the all-new '05 KX25O. (8281 328 ·6303 (763) 413 ·8988 ALL-NEW FOR 2005. FEEL THE POWER. Caswell Cycle 768 N. Hwy. 65 Mora, MN 55051 (3201 679 -1383 NEVADA Kawasaki of Reno 2697 Mi ll 51. Reno, NV 89502 (775) 786-8696 2450 Park Crescent Dr. Colum bus, OH 43232 (800) 425·2135 Ask Powersports 4075 Hoov er Rd. Grov e City, QH 43 123 (8001 425-2031 Ask Powersports 2535 Columbus-Lancast er Rd. NW Lancaster, OH 43130 NEW HAMPSHIRE (800) 243 -3033 Naults Windham Motorcycles Xtreme Kawasaki 60 Range Road Wi nd ham , NH 03087 350 High way 7 No rth Powhat an Point, OH 43942 (8001 867-7220 (740) 795 ·4250 • Major updates to the KX250 engine focus on improving • New UNI·TRAK· ratios forthe rear suspension matchthe KIPS power valve operationalong with numerous tweaks revised stiffness balance ofthe frame.Thickersparson the hydrofonned aluminum taperedswingann enhance to boost combustion efficiency and deliversolidgains throughout the powerband. stability and handling . • Steepersteeringhead angle sharpens the steering response of the K awasaki perimeter frame. Newseat material offers improved gripand narrowergonomics off excellentbalance forcrisp handling. er • Dir routingofthe front brake hose improves power and ect feel at the lever Twin-pistoncaliperforstrongbraking. . Siolled disc rotorcuts unsprung weight • Ratchet·stylecompacl gear shift mechanism provides sharper, morepositive gear changes for the 5-speed transmission. • Newsealed twin-ehamber Kayaba forkcompletely separates air and oilfor moreconsistentsuspension performance. New low-friction seals helpreduce stictionfora smoother stroke throughout the wheel travel.