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MASSACHUSEns 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 01331 (978) 249-2244 MICHIGAN Rays' Powersports 1741 Cedar Street Elmira, NY 14904 (607) 734-1223 Cycle Motion Kawasaki 1269 Dolsontown Road Middletown, NY 10940 (845) 343-2552 Ithaca Recreation Sports, Inc. 1906 Elmira Rd. Newfield, NY 14867 959 Telegraph Monroe, MI 48161 (607) 564-7913 (8661 636-RAYS New York Motorcycle www.rayspowersports.net 222-02 Jamaica Ave. Queens Village, NY 11428 K&W Cycle (800) 527-2727 4090 Auburn Rd. Utica, M I 48317 www.NewYorkMotorcycle.com (586) 731-5959 (KWKW) MINNESOTA Maximum Motorsports 1133 Route 58 Riverhead, NY 11901 (631) 727-5988 Delano Sports Center 4354 U.S. Hwy. 12 S.E. Delano, MN 55328 (763) 972-2677 NORTH CAROLINA Kawasaki of Hickory Northway Sports 1824 13th Ave. Dr. N.E. Hickory, NC 28601 21429 Ulysses St. N.E. East Bethel, MN 55011 (828) 328-6303 (763) 413-8988 OHIO Ask Powersports Caswell Cycle 768 N. Hwy. 65 Mora, MN 55051 (320) 679-1383 NEVADA Kawasaki of Reno 2697 Mill St. Reno, NV 89502 (775) 786-8696 2450 Park Crescent Dr. Columbus, OH 43232 ALL-NEW FOR 2005. FEEL THE POWER. Motocross is full of options these days. Shrieking two strokes. Thumping four strokes. But the unanimous choice of pro SX riders is the 250 2-stroke. And the newest 2-stroke weapon out there is the 2005 Kawasaki KX25O, totally redesigned for stronger engine performance, improved traction, more brilliant handling and an even beller riding position. The '05 KX250 powers up with a re-ported cylinder and an all-new KIPS" power valve system that operates quicker and more precisely, with 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 250 that's ready to win. Darcy Lange won the 2004 Arenacross series aboard a '04 KX25O. Just think what you can do with the all-new '05 KX25O. • Major updates to the KX250 engine focus on improving • New UNHRAK* ratios lor the rear suspension match the KIPS power valve operation along with numerous tweaks revised stiffness balance of the frame. Thicker spars on to boost combustion efficiency and deliver solid gains the hydrofonned aluminum tapered swingann enhance throughout the pDwerband. stability and handling. • Steeper steering head angle sharpens the steering response of the Kawasaki perimeter frame. New seat (8001425-2135 material offers improved grip and narrow ergonomics offer excellent balance for crisp handling. Ask Powersports • Direct routing of the front brake hose improves power and feel at the lever. Twin·piston caliper for strong braking. Sioned disc rotor cuts unsprung weight 4075 Hoover Rd. Grove City, OH 43123 (8001 425-2031 Ask Powersports 2535 Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW Lancaster, DH 43130 NEW HAMPSHIRE (800) 243-3033 Naults Windham Motorcycles Xtreme Kawasaki 60 Range Road Windham, NH 03087 350 Highway 7 North Powhatan Point, OH 43942 (800) 867-7220 (7401 795-4250 • Ratchet·style compact gear shrtt mechanism provides sharper, more positive gear changes for the 5-speed transmission. • New sealed twin·chamber Kayaba fotic. completely separates air and oil for more consistent suspension perfonnance. New lOW-friction seals help reduce sUction for 8 smoother stroke throughout the wheel travel.