VOL. 53 ISSUE 2 JANUARY 19, 2016 P67
The KX's unique Showa SFF
spring fork, which houses a
single spring in the left leg and
all of the damping mechanisms
in the right leg, is middle-of-
the-road in performance, but is
simple to dial in. We like that.
The back end works well, too,
but some of our testers said
it just didn't feel as settled as
some of the other bikes, like the
Yamaha and Honda.
Of the six bikes, the KX is
probably our least favorite when
it comes to cornering; it just
doesn't carve an inside line
like the Suzuki, or any of the
other bikes for that matter,
but it rails the berms with
confidence.
Overall, the KX250F is still
an outstanding bike; it still has
a very good motor, chassis
and suspension, but just
doesn't feel as refined as the
improved bikes ahead of it,
nor is it the easiest bike to ride
with its explosive motor and
slower inside turning abilities.
KAWASAKI KX250F
HIGHLIGHTS
•Showa SFF Type 2 Fork (spring)
•Plug-In Fueling Couplers
•Launch Control
•Aluminum Perimeter Frame
•Renthal Aluminum Handlebars
IMPORTANT NUMBERS
•Max Horsepower: 38.23 hp
@ 12,500 rpm
•Max Torque: 18.91 lb-ft @ 9,100 rpm
•Weight: 234 lbs
•Seat Height: 37.2 in.
•MSRP: $7599
