Dirt Bikes

On Target for the Top
Once Again

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There’s no standing still in the quest for 250cc motocross supremacy, even when you are the best. So, although the 1998 Kawasaki KX250 swept all of the major magazine shootouts and quickly sold out on the showroom floors, the 1999 KX250 has further refinements to keep Kawasaki on top.

The restyled and revised 1999 KX250 has even more power than before. Engine performance is further improved with the addition of a new carburetor featuring the Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) throttle position sensor.

Handling and Torque

Kawasaki’s KDX200 two-stroke off-road motorcycle has been highly praised by riders everywhere for its combination of power, light weight and nimble handling. The 1999 KDX220R takes the legendary design a step further to offer all of the performance of a larger-displacement machine without the weight.

The KDX220R’s liquid-cooled engine gains 18cc over the KDX200 due to its 3mm larger bore. The larger displacement allows the 220R to build power quicker and pull stronger throughout the powerband. To maintain the smooth power delivery that the KDX line has always been famous for, the Keihin 33mm carburetor on the 220R is 2mm smaller than that of its sibling. High-speed compression was also slightly reduced while porting changes help give the 220R highly tractable power characteristics.

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Continues Legendary Off-Road Performance

The legendary KDX200 is one of the motorcycles that helped build Kawasaki’s off-road reputation. Designed to deliver maximum performance for playing on the trail or serious off-road competition, the KDX200 has won the praise of off-road riders everywhere for its combination of power, light weight and nimble handling.

The KDX200 has always been famous for its smooth power delivery from the 198cc liquid-cooled two-stroke engine. Power is spread over a wide rpm range due to the Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System (KIPS) guillotine exhaust valve. The KIPS alters exhaust port timing to produce plenty of low-end torque without sacrificing top-end power. A six-speed transmission gives the rider a gear for just about every situation.

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Faster and More Forgiving

Kawasaki attacks the highly-competitive 125cc motocross class with a highly-revised KX125 for 1999 that is intended to continue the winning ways established by AMA 125cc Eastern Regional Supercross and 1997-1998 AMA 125cc National Motocross Champion Ricky Carmichael. An all-new chassis makes it more compact, while new porting and a new carburetor with the Kawasaki Throttle Responsive Ignition Control (K-TRIC) electronic throttle position sensor boost power output.

Within the liquid-cooled two-stroke engine the intake and exhaust ports were reshaped and the port timing was changed for higher output. The Kawasaki Integrated Powervalve System (KIPS), which automatically varies exhaust port timing according to engine speed for a broader powerband, seals better to the piston and cylinder to increase power across the rev range.

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Full of Race Proven Features

The Kawasaki KX80 is a full-fledged motocross machine that reflects Kawasaki’s commitment to winning in 80cc competition. The KX80 utilizes much of the same technology used in the full-sized KX models and has provided the first step to stardom for many of today’s top professional riders. Plus, it won Dirt Bike magazine’s Mini-cycle Shootout due to its superior power and handling characteristics.

The KX80 is powered by a liquid-cooled, 82cc two-stroke engine featuring the Kawasaki Integrated Power Valve System (KIPS). This system controls exhaust port timing according to engine rpm to produce a broad powerband. At low speeds exhaust timing is retarded to help low-end and mid-range torque but, as rpms increase, the timing advances to obtain excellent top-end power. The wide powerband helps make the KX80 much easier to control for riders of varying skill levels

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Launches Careers of Many Motocross Champions

Many young aspiring motocross champions get their start on the Kawasaki KX60; like 125cc National and 125cc Eastern Regional Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael. More sophisticated than most of the 50cc minicycles, the KX60 is built with many of the features and all of the reliability of the larger KX models.

The liquid-cooled 60cc two-stroke engine has a new connecting rod and big-end bearing, and the big-end sidewashers are now silver plated for durability. A six-speed transmission with manual clutch drives the 12-inch rear wheel.

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Experience the Power
(In a Lightweight Package)

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What sets The Kawasaki KLX300R apart from the four-stroke off-road crowd is its compact 292cc engine that’s tucked into a perimeter frame. With its light weight and quick handling, the KLX300R provides maneuverability usually only found in a two-stroke motocrosser.