The New 2014 Kawasaki KX250F, That New Graphics

There is no indication when 2014 New Kawasaki KX250F that nothing except new graphics and a rear fender changed white. On closer inspection shows a new button on the left side of the handlebar indicating Kawasaki Launch Control Mode, the same that was installed at the rear of the KX450F in 2012. The clever red button in case of transmission error in neutral, the first or the second delay for the ignition timing for traction on slippery concrete or updates are enabled. Once the wheel is moved on the third time back to normal. Using the system is simple and straightforward, and it works only when the handle is not optimal. However, you do not want every time you use the line at the door. If traction is good, your acceleration will actually be impeded.

"I think the launch control is a great tool for starting concrete or hard ground where you do not want the rear tires" again says our professional test rider Chris See. "For these situations, it works really well, and it's a really cool feature to add to Kawasaki."

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On the chassis, the engine mounting plates before are now 29% thinner for a better feel for the front wheel and traction. While our Pro riders test lake not noticed a difference from the 2013 model year (it has), I felt the feeling of front-end has been improved. This is not a big difference for me, the front tire had slightly better communication, especially in the corners flat-bumpy. As for traction, the KX always like to push a little when it no berm or rut.

Front and rear suspension settings have been revised to congratulate the new engine mounts, but both see and I felt the fork is too soft. The sweetness has The New 2014 Kawasaki KX250F to settle in the area, but on the brakes often bumps and shocks floor. We increased preload of five clicks before a little higher, and that seemed to help get. But for heavier riders (170 lbs or more) a change in the spring would be fine. The shock was much better behaved and kept the rear wheel hooked and in almost all conditions that we encountered. In contrast to the fork, it was not too soft, and we actually had a quarter turn compression damping at high speed a little softer on some quick chuck holes. See also slowed the rebound two clicks to control a slight hop in the back-end braking bumps.

The KX250F has always been one of the best engines in its class group, and we like the performance at low and medium revs extremely healthy. Coming out of corners, pulling the face jumps, the KX motor is phenomenal. On the high end, but the power starts to flatten out and he signs it sooner than we want. Throttle response is crisp and catchy as highlighting 250F really grunt on tap. A change in the ignition coupler card provides more torque or more rounds, but we preferred the standard card for mixer Comp field.

"I was too thin to try a little more on the upscale KX," said Lake. "He made the sharper bike, but it did not really rev so much. I think the stock market works best here."

Kawasaki has revised the transmission change by adding another dog gears and shift drum for smoother changes. Green Team claims that gives a more direct feel during gear changes. Although I have no problems with the gearbox, what-so-ever had and say that the transmission is solid, has some problems do you see the KX movement under hard acceleration at the top had the entire speed range. A bite of the clutch fixed the problem, but I would prefer just to cut a little gas. I am a first offender coupling class and my fingers are stuck with the left lever so that changes for me were solid and accurate at all times.

The first thing I ever changed on a KX fought that induce blisters due to their construction. 2014 Kawasaki finally uses a softer compound, and it is greatly appreciated. Although not as cush as a series of pro-Renthal grips apps or the new units are a nice mix of comfort and durability.

Sometimes, if you're using something that does not, you end up with a broken end result that is worse mess. Not so on the new 2014 Kawasaki KX250F, he moves to improve from year to year, even if the profits are down. At the end of the day, both to see and I agreed that the 2014 KX250F can be changed for the better, but it's not as dramatic as we expected. Kawasaki has managed to find the KX250F without screwing it, and that's the key. There are a few trophies for the current iteration of this rip-250 class left.

Specification of New 2014 Kawasaki KX250F :

Engine: Liquid-cooled 4-stroke Single with DOHC and four valve cylinder head
Displacement: 249cc
Bore x Stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm
Fuel Injection: DFI with 43mm Keihin throttle body and dual injectors
Compression Ratio: 13.8:1
Ignition: Digital CDI
Transmission: Five-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Aluminum perimeter
Rake/Trail: 28.7 degrees / 5.0 inches
Front Suspension: 48mm inverted Showa SFF telescopic fork with 40-way spring preload adjustability and 22 position compression and 20 position rebound damping adjustability. 12.4 inches travel
Rear Suspension: Uni-Trak linkage system and Showa shock with 9 position low-speed and stepless high-speed compression damping, 22 position rebound damping and fully adjustable spring preload. 12.2 inches travel
Front Tire: 80/100-21
Rear Tire: 100/90-19
Front Brake: Single semi-floating 250mm petal disc with dual piston caliper
Rear Brake: Single 240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper

L x W x H: 85.4 x 32.3 x 50.0 inches
Wheelbase: 58.1 inches
Ground Clearance: 13.0 inches
Seat Height: 37.2 inches
Curb Weight: 233.6 pounds
Fuel Capacity: 1.61 gallons
Color: Lime Green
MSRP: TBD