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These • Partie·pat log Dealers The 1993 Kawasaki KX250 adopts the weightreduction techniques of the KX125, making the frame lighter yet equally rigid for improved handling. . . Engine and carburetion changes enhance power across the rev range. Among the most notable changes, the KX250 adopts the guillotinetype KIPS valve, providing more accurate port control and better performance all around. Engine compression ratios are slightly reduced, while a combustion chamber redesign aids detonation control. Reduced flywheel effect allows quicker acceleration. If you look carefully, you'll notice a narrower front fender on the 1993 Kawasaki KX500-E5, an aid to weight reduction. The KX500 gets a semi-floating' front disc brake along with new graphics. For the most part, though, it's a proven performer needing few changes. The powerful liquid-cooled 499cc two-stroke engine is equipped with the Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System (KIPS). and capacitor discharge ignition with electronic timing advance. A semi-double cradle, high-tensile steel frame provides strength and agility. The KDX250-D3 is built around a tubular steel perimeter frame, providing superior torsional rigidity .and improved mass centralization for a lower center of gravity. . UNI-TRAK ® rear suspension provides high compliance on small bump'S and increasingly stiffer resistance to larger impacts to avoid bottoming. Hollow front and rear axles lessen unsprung weight, and the aluminum rims have straight-pull spokes. The 249cc two-stroke single cylinder engine is derived from the KX250 motor, with reduced compression ratio for a wider powerband. The KDX250's exhaust system includes an aluminum silencer and U.S.F.S. approved spark arrestor. MA PHILLIPSTON Cycle Design Route 2A Phillipston. MA 01331 (508) 249-2244 HASTINGS MI Motorcycle Supply 2398 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings. MI 49058 (616)945-2782 LINCOLN PARK Bright Kawasaki-Yamaha-Suzuki 3954 8< 3955 Dix Lincoln Park. MI 48146 (313)382-1220 MN LAKEVILLE Leos Kawasaki South 10672 162 St. Lakeville. MN 55044 (612)435-5371 NJ BOUND BROOK Rick's Cycle Center Inc. 14-16 W. Main St. Bound Brook. NJ 08805 (908) 356-1193 LEDGEWOOD Ledgewood Kawasaki 1368 Rt. 46 Ledgewood. NJ 07852 (201) 584-6488 PLEASANTVILLE Motion Enterprises Honda-Yamaha-Kawasaki-Suzuki 2907 Fire Road . Pleasantville. NJ 08232 (201)641-0100 Lom Bergen Kawasaki 30 Route 46 E Lodi. NJ 07644 (201) 641-0100 POMPTEN PLAINS Kawasaki Sport Center 566 Rt. 23 North Pompten Plains. NJ 07444 (201)831-1930 RAMSEY Kaw.-Suz.-Yam. Of Ramsey 995 Rt. 17 Ramsey. NJ 07446 (2m) 825-338' NY GLENS FALLS Sportline Honda-Kawasaki Rt. 9 Lake George Rd. Glens Falls. NY 12801 (518) 792-4655 HICKSVILLE COLUMBUS FAYETTEVILLE Long Island Kawasaki-Yamaha Classic Cycles 67 N. 8roadway Rt. 107' Hicksville. NY 11801 (516) 935-6969 Fayetteville Kaw.-Suz.-Yam. 2657 Morse Road Columbus. OH 43231 (614)471-3511 Huntsville Highway Fayetteville. TN 37334 (615)433-0181 I UTICA DDS Motor Sports 1420 Champlin ~ve. Utica. NY 13502 (315) 792-4660 NC SHELBY Kawasaki Yamaha Of Shelby 1715 E. Dixon Blvd. Shelby. NC 28150 (704)482-5946 THOMASVILLE Lee's Kawasaki Inc. 1538 National Hwy. Thomasville. NC 27360 (919)889-4667 OH COLUMBUS Ask Kawasaki 3988 East Broad S1. Columbus. OH 43213 (614) 235-7733. 871-3711. 837-5111 DAYTON VA BRISTOL Joe's Cycle Shop, Inc. Bare Brothers Inc. 3315 North Dixie Drive Dayton. OH 45414 (513) 278-8081 3101 Lee Highway Bristol. VA 24201 (703) 669-1 DO