Kawasaki Kx 250
La Kawasaki KX250 a été introduite en 1974 en tant que machine de course dédiée au motocross. Elle a évolué au fil de décennies de développement compétitif pour devenir l'une des motos de motocross 250cc les plus respectées au monde. Il a subi d'importantes transformations au fil des ans, passant d'un moteur 2 temps (qui dominait son héritage) à un moteur 4 temps à injection de carburant en 2020, conformément aux normes modernes en matière d'émissions et de performances. Le KX250 est un incontournable du circuit de motocross, connu pour sa puissance agressive et son châssis conçu pour la course, ce qui en fait un favori des pilotes amateurs et professionnels.
Approximately 40–42 hp
Pouvoir
Approximately 28–30 Nm
Torque
110 kg
Poids
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
Vitesse maximale
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
Carburant
Nue
Corps
Ce que les acheteurs doivent savoir
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.
Évaluation d'un acheteur d'occasion
"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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