Kawasaki tests

As in any awards ceremony, there are winners and losers. The winners bask in all of the glory, deliver long-winded acceptance speeches, gear up for better sales, and carve a notch in their belt. The MXA wrecking crew has been testing the…
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250 RODE TEST: RIDE 'EM. RACE 'EM. WRECK 'EM. REVIEW 'EM: THE WORLD'S SHORTEST, MOST CONCISE & HONEST 450 SHOOTOUT YOU'LL EVER READ NUMBER ONE: 2009 HONDA CRF250 The 2009 Honda CRF250 is not a perfect machine (the forks are…
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WHAT IS THE BEST TRIPLE CLAMP OFFSET? Most MXA test riders are universal in their endorsement of 22mm triple clamps on their KX-Fs. Why? Because Kawasaki's geometry has a tendency to tuck and push. Pulling the stock 23.5mm…
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WHAT IS IT? An ultra-trick exhaust system designed to boost performance on the 2009 Kawasaki KX250F. This is the exact exhaust pipe that Ryan Villopoto used on his 2008 AMA Championship KX250F.
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Dear MXA, My 2006 Kawasaki 250F backfires when I roll the throttle off. I've gone from the stock 40 pilot to a 45 and screwed in my fuel mixture screw. Should I try another richer pilot or is there something else you would…
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ASK THE MXPERTS: WHAT AM I MISSING ON MY 2006 KX450F? Dear MXA, I have done everything that you guys suggested to my 2006 KX450F (linkage, shock settings, ride height, fork offset, gearing, 110 rear tire, etc) and it is twice…
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ASK THE MXPERTS: 2004 KX250F PETCOCK TROUBLES Dear MXA, I own a 2004 Kawasaki KX250F. I have had to replace the fuel line from the tank to the carb four times. I?ve even tried other kinds of fuel line, but it always starts…
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Dear MXA, I recently purchased a used 2004 KX250F. I have installed a Boyesen water pump/oil cover with impeller to aid in cooling. I am thinking of running coolant, what would you recommend? We used…
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Dear MXA, I have a 2004 KX125. When I went to the dealer to buy a spark plug, the parts person told me it would be $36.70 for the R6918B-9. I did some research and found that the 2003 and 2005 bike use a…
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Race-ready performance that hammers the competition On the racing circuit, winners must constantly improve to remain on top. Kawasaki's KX250F motocrosser is no exception. A leading performer in the 250 four-stroke ranks, the KX250F has…
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A leaner, stronger and EFI equipped racing thoroughbred Comprehensively re-designed with a new fuel-injected engine, chassis, bodywork and extensive durability enhancements, the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F motocrosser is sleeker, faster and more…
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By John Basher With all of the buzz circling around the 2009 Honda CRF450, it seems that many people forgot about the new Kawasaki KX450F. If you fall in that category, then shame on you! Kawasaki went whole hog on their 450 for 2009,…
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It would be easy for you to assume that the Honda CRF250 has ruled the 250cc four-stroke roost since its introduction in 2004, but nothing could be further from the truth. The real winners in the deuce-and-a-half thumper sweepstakes have…
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If there is a cause celebre for the 2008 motorcycle manufacturers, it is the total focus on making the new engines easier to use, more controllable and smoother. Kawasaki has joined the parade. They gave up the horsepower advantage…
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Kawasaki introduced the new 2008 KLX140 to the press at a special ride day at Gorman Motocross Park in Southern California. In attendance were various publications, Kawasaki engineers and PR folks, former Two-Wheel Tuesday host Greg…
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Features and Benefits Engine - 249cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, DOHC engine delivers hard-hitting power from mid- to high-rpm - Features improvements in rigidity and reliability - Wide powerband for excellent low-rpm…
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Features and Benefits Engine - 449cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-stroke single with lightweight, oxidized membrane treated titanium valves - High-acceleration cams help the engine rev quickly - Revised piston-cooling oil jet - Fifth…
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It is entirely possible that the 2007 Kawasaki KX250 is living on borrowed time. Last year, with little or no warning, Kawasaki dropped the KX125 from its lineup. The fact that the KX250 survived into 2007, albeit unchanged, is a testament…
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(press release) Kawasaki's all-new four-stroke KX?250F rose to the top to become one of last years best motocross bikes. For 2007, Kawasaki improves the championship winning KX250F with a host of engine and chassis modifications designed to…
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WHAT IS IT? An aftermarket shock linkage and shock revalve for the 2006 Kawasaki KX450F that alters the rising rate, lowers the seat height and mitigates bottoming. WHAT'S IT COST? $184.95 (linkage), $149.95 (shock revalve) and $7.95…
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KX250F Kawasaki's all-new four-stroke KX250F rose to the top to become one of last years best motocross bikes. For 2007, Kawasaki improves the championship-winning KX250F with a host of engine and chassis modifications designed to…
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One of the inherent problems with jumping on the bandwagon last is that almost everything that could be done has been done. The 450cc four-stroke technological hay wagon was almost around the bend before Kawasaki leapt on board. It's been…
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Dropping a 250 two-stroke from the product line is a much bigger hurdle for the marketing men to jump
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