Kawasaki Kx 250
De Kawasaki KX250 werd in 1974 geïntroduceerd als een speciale motorcrossmachine, die zich door decennia van competitieve ontwikkeling ontwikkelde tot een van de meest gerespecteerde 250cc-motorcrossmotoren ter wereld. In de loop der jaren onderging hij belangrijke transformaties, waarbij in 2020 werd overgestapt van een tweetaktmotor (die zijn erfgoed domineerde) naar een viertaktmotor met brandstofinjectie, waarbij gelijke tred werd gehouden met de moderne emissie- en prestatienormen. De KX250 is niet meer weg te denken uit het motorcrosscircuit en staat bekend om zijn agressieve vermogensafgifte en raceonderstel, waardoor hij een favoriet is onder zowel amateur- als professionele rijders.
Approximately 40–42 hp
Kracht
Approximately 28–30 Nm
Koppel
110 kg
Gewicht
Approximately 120–130 km/h (estimate; motocross bikes are not optimized for top speed)
Topsnelheid
Estimated 6–8 L/100km (note: varies greatly depending on riding intensity; off-road/motocross use makes precise figures difficult to standardize)
Brandstof
Naakt
Lichaam
Wat kopers moeten weten
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.
Beoordeling van gebruikte kopers
"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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