Kawasaki tests

Kawasaki recently unveiled the 2012 KX250F for the media at the Ranch in Anza, Calif. Since its introduction in 2004, the KX250F has dominated in AMA racing winning more than 50% of the time in motocross competition. With refinements…
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2012 KAWASAKI KX250F Kawasaki Innovation Continues with Dual Injectors No other bike in its class has spent more time on the AMA Supercross podium than the Kawasaki KX?250F. The race-proven technology of the…
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2012 KAWASAKI KX450F Prepare for Launch? The race-winning power and confident handling of Kawasaki's KX?450F motocrosser are back in an even sleeker and more advanced package than ever before. With racing always at the…
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This is the 2010 Kawasaki KX250F the way the MXA test crew raced it. As a rule, we don?t go for exotic or expensive mods, but if push comes to shove, we will seek competent help (no matter how much it costs). Use MXA 's mods as a guide.…
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WHAT IS IT? A solution to any and every suspension problem that current and previous Kawasaki KX250F owners face. Face it, if you are looking for Kawasaki suspension mods, you couldn't find a better source than the Pro Circuit team. WHAT'S…
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We live in a world of constant judgment. Critical eyes and biased opinions are everywhere. Everyone has an opinion on everything?even stuff they know nothing about. Sadly, one man's opinion is another man's resource for a fact. Ignorance…
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Back in 2000, we ran the stock 160 main jet, N7NW needle and 45 pilot, but dropped the 55 Powerjet for a leaner 42.
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More AMA 250 Championships than any Motorcycle in History! It's an old refrain: The factory guys get all the good stuff. Their bikes are faster, lighter and just plain tricker than the motocrossers you can buy off…
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Readers often call the palatial MXA towers with questions. The queries range from the latest racer gossip to technical problems to bike setup tips. I hear it all. And, quite honestly, I revel in helping readers find solutions. The most…
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Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS THE 2010 KX450F BETTER THAN THE 2009 KX450F? A: Yes. It should be noted, however, that not every aspect of the 2010 KX450F is improved over last year. If improvements to the 2010 were viewed as a batting average,…
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2010 Kawasaki KX250F: The MXA wrecking crew has always loved the KX250F powerband, although we were not always enamored by the horsepower. For 2010, Kawasaki's engineers made the power match the powerband. Kudos Q: FIRST AND FOREMOST, IS…
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WHAT IS IT? An easy horsepower modification for the Kawasaki KX450F. WHAT'S IT COST? $619.99. CONTACT? www.dubachracing.com or (877) 382-2241. WHAT STANDS OUT? Here's a list of things that stand out with the 2010 DR.D KX450F exhaust. (1)…
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MXA test rider Dennis Stapleton digs a trench in the Budds Creek dirt on the 2011 Kawasaki KX250F. By John Basher So you want to know all that there is to know about the 2011 Kawasaki KX250F. I can?t blame you! The mostly…
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In this struggling economy, the motorcycle industry and motorcycle manufacturers have had to cinch their purse strings tight. When the power elite don?t have any money, it quickly trickles down through the ranks. Race teams have had to…
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NUMBER ONE: 2010 KAWASAKI KX250F The Kawasaki KX250F won the MXA 250 shootout in 2006, 2007 and 2008. It got nudged out by the sweet Honda CRF250 in 2009. But, Honda abdicated the throne for 2010, and the revised KX250F…
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The 2010 MXA 250 Four-Stroke Shootout is the most comprehensive test that you will find in any magazine, on any website, or anywhere else. MXA leaves no stone unturned, and while we will probably no longer receive Christmas cards…
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2011 KAWASAKI KX450F INFO In the 450cc motocross game, the only thing that matters to serious racers is top-tier performance and running up front. And for 2011, the best tool for the job is once again a lime green one ? Kawasaki's reworked…
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Dear MXA, My 2008 Kawasaki KX250F runs bad. It doesn?t want to start and it feels boggy down low. Everyone says that you guys know all the answers about motocross jetting. What should I do? We changed…
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Do you know who Tyla Rattray is? Do you really know, or are you just afraid to admit your ignorance? How can we be sure? Of course, now you know who Tyla Rattray is because he is racing the AMA 250 National Championships. But did you know…
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In adddition to the $500 calibration kit, you willneed a 12 volt battery and laptop PC. Human beings, especially motocross racers, are habitual tinkerers. We don?t know the meaning of the phrase ?leave well enough alone,? because in…
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The MXA wrecking crew has a soft spot in our hearts for underdogs. To show our support for those who are not given a chance to show their might on a factory machine, we devised a plan. Instead of $500,000 salaries, $100,000 per race bonuses…
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FIRST RIDE: 2010 KAWASAKI KX250F The 2010 KX250F is bred for racing success. Does that sound like marketing fluff? Let's try this again. The 2010 KX250F has received quite a few refinements that will improve it over last year's model. ON…
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Imagine, for a minute, the perfect motocross bike. Let your mind wander to unfathomable, unrealistic ideas. Draw up a sketch of the machine on paper, and don?t forget the vivid details. Odds are you would want to construct a…
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2010 KAWASAKI KX450F Fuel-injected perfection for demanding riders The 2010 Kawasaki KX450F provides an ideal platform for riders looking to win races. Its precise aluminum frame, premium suspension components and…
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To the majority of motocross racers worldwide, MDK is best known for its race team. In the past, MDK has sponsored a host of well-known racers (including Nick Wey and David Vuillemin on CRF450s three years ago) and, for the last two years,…
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WHAT IS IT? A very light and noticeably effective exhaust system for the 2009 Kawasaki KX450F
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CAN MY OLD 450 MAKE IT ANOTHER SEASON OR TWO? THE MONEY YOU SAVE CAN FINANCE YOUR RACING CAREER Let’s take it for granted that your trusty, but rusty, old bike isn’t leaking fluid out of the shock, making clunking…
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INSIDE MXA'S 2009 KAWASAKI KX450F TEST Ever since the Kawasaki KX450F was first introduced, it had the makings of an omnipotent motocross machine. But, in the opinion of the MXA test riders, it always came up wanting in…
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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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