2014 Kawasaki KX 250F, Launch control for 2014 2014 Kawasaki® KX 250F
Take a look at the record books and you ll see that no other 250cc motocross bike in the modern four-stroke era has earned more championship titles in AMA Supercross and Motocross than the Kawasaki® KX 250F. The 2014 KX 250Fs championship-winning technology includes a new Launch Control system, a plug-and-play adjustable ECU, Separate Function Fork (SFF), new motor mounts, revised suspension tuning and an upgraded transmission. Make no mistake, the KX 250F is still the dominant player in the 250cc ranks. Ride anything else, and you ll just be playing catch-up. At A Glance...
Launch Control is a first for the 250 class and increases ability to get good starts, by maximizing available traction
Showa Separate Function Fork (SFF) provides progressive damping force and features 48mm inner fork tubes for rigidity
Dual injector Digital Fuel Injection (DFI®) system
High-rpm engine output extends deep into the overrev
High-tensile steel front engine mount plates are 29% thinner than last year s steel plates and offer a better mix of chassis rigidity, improved feedback and superior front-end grip
Transmission gears feature four dogs instead of three, for enhanced shift smoothness
Shift-fork grooves are more-direct to enhance feel at the shift lever
Counter-shaft and sprocket retainer design now uses a nut and washer instead of a clip, for a more positive sprocket to countershaft interface and simplified sprocket swaps
Upgraded crankcase oil jet delivers an optimized stream of oil to the underside of the piston, for enhanced cooling
Revised throttle body tuning improves airflow from a closed-throttle, for a smoother idle and enhanced low-end response
Revised piston tuning in the left fork leg enhances damping performance through the initial and mid-stroke
Revised rear shock settings provide a more comfortable baseline for a wide range of riders
Grips feature shorter barrels and are made from a softer material to enhance rider comfort
249cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, four-valve, single-cylinder DOHC engine delivers hard-hitting power across the rpm range