2012 Kawasaki KX250F

This is claimed to boost power significantly, especially in the high rpm range. The torque is reminiscent of a carburetted engine and the superb FI response is unchanged. The Showa separate function front fork separates damping and shock absorber duties, resulting in a combination that offers smooth action and firm damping performance. For 2012 the KX250F receives a new, stiffer main spring to optimise performance and a longer top-out spring allowing it to operate over a greater range. Superior rear wheel traction is achieved through the new Uni-Trak rear suspension. The linkage still mounts below the swing-arm for more precise suspension tuning for 2012 and now, less rigid tie rod arms are used enabling smoother action and improved bottoming resistance. The 2012 KX250F also receives new seat urethane to help keep its shape longer and a revised shift drum to reduce the distance shift forks need to travel to engage gears. The result is a smoother shifting action.

The new 2012 KX250F will be available in the second half of 2011.