Kawasaki Kx 250
Die Kawasaki KX250 wurde 1974 als spezielle Motocross-Rennmaschine eingeführt und entwickelte sich im Laufe jahrzehntelanger Wettbewerbsentwicklung zu einem der angesehensten 250-ccm-Motocross-Motorräder der Welt. Im Laufe der Jahre wurde er erheblich verändert. 2020 wurde er von einem 2-Takt-Motor (der sein Erbe dominierte) zu einem 4-Takt-Motor mit Kraftstoffeinspritzung umgestellt, um mit den modernen Emissions- und Leistungsstandards Schritt zu halten. Der KX250 war ein fester Bestandteil der Motocross-Rennstrecke, bekannt für seine aggressive Leistungsentfaltung und sein renntaugliches Fahrwerk, was ihn zu einem Favoriten bei Amateur- und Profifahrern gleichermaßen macht.
Approximately 40–42 hp
Leistung
Approximately 28–30 Nm
Drehmoment
110 kg
Gewicht
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
Höchstgeschwindigkeit
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
Treibstoff
Nackt
Körper
Was Käufer wissen sollten
Top End Wear Alert
The KX250 two-stroke requires piston and ring replacement every 30-40 hours of hard riding. Always ask the seller for maintenance records and inspect the top end before buying.
Strong Resale Value
The KX250 holds its value exceptionally well in the used dirt bike market due to its proven race pedigree and loyal fan base. A well-maintained example can retain 70-80% of its value over several years.
Aggressive Power Delivery
The KX250 is known for its snappy, aggressive powerband that favors experienced riders over beginners. This raw performance is a major selling point for racers but can be a handful on tight trails.
Bewertung von gebrauchten Käufern
"Buy it right and you'll grin every single lap."
$2,500-$5,500 usedThe KX250 is a serious race bike wearing trail clothes, and that's exactly what makes buying one used complicated. Kawasaki's two-stroke delivers savage, peaky power that'll punish anyone who isn't fully committed — this thing hits hard mid-range and doesn't apologize for it. Engine condition is everything here. Pull the pipe and inspect the power valve before handing over cash. If the previous owner raced it hard and skipped rebuilds, you're buying someone else's expensive problem. That said, a well-maintained example is genuinely special. The chassis is razor-sharp, the suspension components are quality stuff that takes tuning well, and parts availability remains solid. Check the swingarm bearings, linkage bearings, and reed cage — these are the spots where deferred maintenance hides. A compression test is non-negotiable. Low numbers mean a top-end job minimum, and potentially worse.
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