2017 KAWASAKI KX250F
FIRST RIDE
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KX250F's power delivery. We
played with the different couplers
and always gravitated back to the
stock green coupler, finding it
provides the best power through-
out the rpm range. Shifting is
smooth and the gear spacing is
well matched to the power. The
exhaust note is classic Kawasaki,
raspy and on the loud side.
When it comes to overall han-
dling, the all-new 2017 KX250F
isn't quite as stable as the 2016
model, but the new quicker
handling and easier turning traits
are well worth a slight loss of
stability for a bike that was king
of the stability category anyway.
For 2017 the KX250F has better
front-wheel traction thanks to
the frame, suspension and triple
clamps revisions. The KX250F is
traditionally a rear-end steering
bike and having more front wheel
bite is a welcome addition. Also
contributing to the ability for the
front end to grab traction is the
switch to the Dunlop MX3S tires,
which we feel work much better
than the MX52.
Just lean it over and gas it.
The KX won't mind if you do.
