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These • Participat 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. UN 1-TRAK ® rear suspension provides high compliance on small bumps 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 LEDGEWOOD NY GLENS FALLS OH FAYETTEVILLE COLUMBUS Cycle Design Ledgewood Kawasaki Sportline Honda-Kawasaki Fayetteville Kaw.-Suz.-Yam. Route 2A Phillipston, MA01331 (508) 249-2244 1368 Rt. 46 Ledgewood, NJ 07852 (201) 584-6488 Ask Kawasaki Rt. 9 Lake George Rd. Glens Falls, NY 12801 (518) 792-4655 3988 East Broad St. Columbus, OH 43213 (614) 235-7733, 871-3711, 837-5111 Huntsville Highway Fayetteville, TN 37334 (615) 433-0181 MI HASTINGS Motorcycle Supply LTD 2398 S. Bedford Rd. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 945-2782 LINCOLN PARK Bright Kawasaki-Yamaha-Suzuki 3954 & 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 PLEASANTVILLE Motion Enterprises Honda-Yamaha-Kawasaki-Suzuki 2907 Fire Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 (201) 641-0100 LODI Bergen Kawasaki 30 Route 46 E Ladi, NJ 07644 (201)641-0100 POMPTEN PLAINS Kawasaki Sport Center 566 Rt. 23 North Pompten Plains, NJ 07444 (201) 831-1930 . RAMSEY Rick's Cycle Center Inc. 14-16 W. Main St. Bound Brook, NJ 08805 (908) 356-1193 24 Kaw.-Suz.-Yam. Of Ramsey 995 Rt. 17 Ramsey, NJ 07446 (201) 825-3381 HICKSVILLE COLUMBUS VA BRISTOL Long Island Kawasaki-Yamaha Classic Cycles 67 N. Broadway At. 107 Hicksville, NY 11801 (516) 935-6969 Bare Brothers Inc. 2657 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43231 (614) 471-3511 3101 Lee Highway Bristol. VA 24201 (703) 669-1000 UTICA OR SALEM WA LONGVIEW DDS Motor Sports Cycle Sports Of Salem 1420 Champlin Ave. Utica. NY 13502 (315) 792-4660 Longview Hon.-Yam.-Kaw. 5103 Portland Rd. NE Salem, OR 97305 (503) 390-9000 1113 Vandercook Way Longview, WA 98632 (206) 636-1220 NC SHELBY PA ERIE WA BRIDGEPORT Kawasaki Yamaha Of Shelby Cycle City Of Erie, Inc. 1715 E. Dixon Blvd. Shelby, NC 28150 (704) 482-5946 Leesons Import Motors Inc. 2B14 Buffalo Rd. Erie, PA 16510 (814) 878-3524 320 W. Main St. Bridgeport, WV 26330 (304) 842-5469 THOMASVILLE Lee's Kawasaki Inc. 1538 National Hwy. Thomasville, NC 27360 (919) 889-4667 TN CLARKSVILLE Kawasaki Cycle Village 10 Main St. Clarksville, TN 37040 (615) 552-3593 WI LAKE GENEV A Midwest Action Cycle Inc. 1401 Elkhorn Rd. Lake Geneva, WI 53147' 1-800-343-9065 Kawasaki Let the good times roll.