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specifications

ktM 250 sX-f

$7498 KTM North America, Inc. 1119 Milan Ave. Amherst, OH 44001 www.ktmusa.com 440/985-days

kaWasaki kX250f

$6999 Kawasaki Motors Corp., USA P Box 25252.O. Santa Ana, CA 92799 www.kawasaki.com 949/770-0400 none

YaMaHa YZ250f

List price Importer
$6999 $7199 Yamaha Motor Corp., USA American Honda Motor Co.,Inc 6555 Katella Ave. 1919 Torrance Blvd. Cypress, CA 90501 Torrance, CA 90501 www.yamaha-motor.com www.powersports.honda.com 800/962-days 310/783-2000 none
Customer service phone Warranty

enGine & DRiVetRain

Engine Bore & stroke Displacement Compression ratio Carburetion Transmission speeds

sUspension

four-stroke Single 76.0 x 54.8mm 249cc 12.8:1 Keihin FCR-MX39 6
four-stroke Single 77.0 x 53.6mm 249cc 13.2:1 Keihin FCR-MX37
four-stroke Single 77.0 x 53.6mm 249cc 13.5:1 Keihin FCR-MX37
Front suspension: Claimed wheel travel Adjustments Rear suspension: Claimed wheel travel Adjustments
WP 48mm dia. , 11.8 in. compression and rebound damping

Showa, 47mm dia.

12.4 in. compression and rebound damping

KYB, 48mm dia.

11.8 in. compression and rebound damping
WP Showa KYB Showa Showa 13.2 in. 12.2 in. 12.0 in. 12.6 in. 12.2 in. high- and low-speed compres- high- and low-speed compres- high- and low-speed compres- high- and low-speed compres- high- and low-speed compression, rebound damping, spring sion, rebound damping, spring sion, rebound damping, spring sion, rebound damping, spring sion, rebound damping, spring preload preload preload preload preload

cHassis

Weight: Tank empty Tank full Fuel capacity Wheelbase Rake/trail Seat height (unladen) Footpeg height Footpeg to seat top Ground clearance
221 lb. 234 lb. 2.1 gal. 59.0 in. 26.5/4.8 in. 37.5 in. 16.5 in. 21.0 in. 13.0 in.
218 lb. 231 lb. 2.1 gal. 58.2 in. 27.4/4.7 in. 36.8 in. 16.3 in. 20.5 in. 12.5 in.

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Honda CRF250R KawasaKi KX250F KTM 250 SX-F suzuKi RM-z250 YaMaHa Yz250F
cycleworld.com/250mxshootout
video and photos of 250 four-stroke comparison

HonDa cRf250R

sUZUki RM-Z250
$7199 American Suzuki Motor Corp. 3251 E. Imperial Hwy. Brea, CA 92821 www.suzukicycles.com 714/996-7040 none
four-stroke Single 76.8 x 53.8mm 249cc 13.2:1 Fuel injection 50mm Keihin throttle body
four-stroke Single 77.0 x 53.6mm 249cc 13.4:1 Fuel injection 43mm Keihin throttle body

Showa, 48mm dia.

12.2 in. compression and rebound damping
217 lb. 228 lb. 1.7 gal. 58.0 in. 27.5/4.7 in. 37.4 in. 17.0 in. 20.4 in. 13.1 in.
217 lb. 226 lb. 1.5 gal. 59.3 in. 27.3/4.6 in. 37.0 in. 16.1 in. 20.9 in. 12.6 in.
222 lb. 233 lb. 1.7 gal. 58.5 in. 30.0/5.5 in. 37.0 in. 16.0 in. 21.0 in. 12.8 in.
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2/22/10 12:31:09 PM

Bulletin # PS-0409-10 April 2009

New Product

Wiseco 2009 KTM 250 SX-F & XC-F Piston Kits

Motorcycle

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Years 2009

Bore x Stroke (mm) 76 x 54.8

Bore Size (mm) 76.00

Top End Kit TBA
Top End Kit Piston Kit Number Price TBA 4981M07600

Price Per Piston $273.85

Repl. Ring Set 2992XG
Repl. Pin & Clips S686 CW16

Top End Gasket Kit TBA

KTM 250 SX-F 250 XC-F 12.8:1 Stock Compression Skirt Coated
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