2011 Kawasaki KX 250 F Specs, Engine Features, Overview, and Video

Posted in Kawasaki, KX250F, Motorcycle on May 3rd, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki KX 250FThe 2011 Kawasaki KX 250 F is a 232-pounds motocross, powered by a 249cc, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, single cylinder, DOHC engine.  New is the lightweight injection system comprising an ECU, 43 mm diameter throttle body, aluminum fuel pump and a single injector.  The piston crown is also reshaped to get achieve higher compression of 13.5:1.  Handling is light with the slim and rigid aluminum perimeter frame.  The suspension system has a race-oriented damping setting, Separate Function front Fork (SFF), and helps achieve good rear-wheel traction.  Other equipments of this dirt track-ready bike include slim urethane seat with slip-resistant surface that provides good grip, 50m wide footpegs, thick front fender, and black alumite-coated rims.

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2011 Kawasaki Versys Base Specs, Engine Features and Overview

Posted in Kawasaki, Motorcycle, Versys on May 2nd, 2011 by jess

2011 Kawasaki Versys The 2011 Kawasaki Versys Base is a bold looking, all-around, middleweight bike motored by a water-cooled 649cc parallel-twin engine.  With digital fuel injection feeding two 38 mm Keihin thottle bodies, this versatile motorcycle produces nearly 63 horsepower and 45 lb.ft. of torque through a 6-speed gearbox.   It sports a high tensile steel trellis frame with long gull-wing aluminum swing arm.  Notable features include long travel fork, adjustable single-shock rear suspension with progressive damping, and petal style brake disc that supply plenty of stopping power.  Its aggressive and ergonomic design shows stack dual headlight, adjustable windscreen, comprehensive instrument cluster including analog tachometer and digital speedometer, Z1000-style LED taillight, six spoke wheels, and under engine exhaust.

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