QUICKSPIN I 2027 Kawasaki KX250F
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felt pitchy in either direction. My only adjustment
was two clicks softer on the fork to improve front-
end traction. One caveat: Although the settings
worked well for me and other 190-pound vet riders,
a smaller rider moving up to a 250F may find the
suspension too firm.
Are the 2027 changes dramatic? No. But it's
encouraging to see Kawasaki continue develop-
ing a bike that may be completely redesigned next
year. Without riding a 2026 model back-to-back, it's
difficult to quantify the improvement. Even so, the
changes are worthwhile. The new levers, revised
mapping, stronger clutch and updated suspen-
sion give the KX250F a polished, race-ready feel
straight out of the crate.
Ryan Nitzen
(Top left) Kawasaki worked hard to make the
bike quieter without sacrificing power.
(Above left) The muffler is massive in size.
2027 KAWASAKI KX250F ($8599)
Engine Type 4-stroke, single-cylinder
Displacement 249cc
Fueling DFI with 44mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
Starting System Electric
Transmission 5-speed, hydraulic clutch actuation
Frame Aluminum
Front Suspension 49mm Showa coil-spring fork with 16-way
compression and rebound damping
Rear Suspension Uni-Trak single shock with dual-range
(4 turns high-speed/19-way low-speed) compression
damping, 22-way rebound damping and adjustable preload
Front-Wheel Travel 12 in.
Rear-Wheel Travel 12.1 in.
Front Tire Dunlop Geomax MX34; 80/100-21
Rear Tire Dunlop Geomax MX34; 110/90-19
Front Brake Single semi-floating 270mm Braking petal disc
with dual-piston caliper
Rear Brake Single 240mm Braking disc with
single-piston caliper
Wheelbase 58.5 in.
Seat Height 37.6 in.
Fuel Capacity 1.64 gal.
Weight (wet, claimed) 240.8 lbs.
