KAWASAKI MOTORCYCLES
$2799
Engine type: sohc Single
Displacement: 124cc
Carburetion: 28mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: S
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: drum
Wheelbase: 57.9 in.
Seat height: 26.8 in.
Fuel capacity: 3.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 320 lb.
Back by popular demand! The Eliminator 125 returns after a year’s hiatus to continue fulfilling the role of the entry-level, economical motorcycle in Kawasaki’s lineup. This low, lightweight bike is easy to handle and anything but intimidating for new riders. It’s a great way to keep the Suburban in the driveway and the greenbacks in your wallet. The single-cylinder engine provides enough power to cruise around town with ease, while the steel frame and adjustable shocks make the ride comfortable-all for less than three grand.
$6599
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement 651cc
Carburetion: 40mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 5
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 58.3 in.
Seat height: 35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.1 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 432 lb.
When it comes to staying power, the big KLR has stood the test of time. For more than two decades, this dual-sport has provided dead-reliable on- and off-road performance that made it a best-seller. Last year, the KLR underwent its first-ever redesign that kept the basic concept intact but further enhanced its on-road capabilities without detracting from its off-road usefulness. Performance upgrades included better suspension, more-powerful brakes and numerous engine refinements, while a larger luggage rack, improved wind protection and a more comfortable seat allow riders to pile on the miles whether on asphalt or dirt.
$5299/4999
Engine type: dohc Single
Displacement: 249cc
Carburetion: 34mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 55.9/56.3 in.
Seat height: 33.9/35.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 2.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 302/278 lb.
Like the idea of a lightweight, single-cylinder commuter but don’t plan on hitting much dirt along the way? The new KLX250SF uses the dual-sport S-model as a base but outfits the bike with 17-inch supermoto-style wheels front and rear, and skins them in radial sportbike tires. A big front brake rotor and lowered suspension give this urban ‘motard purposeful aggression. Speaking of suspension, both the 43mm inverted fork and shock arc fully adjustable. Also available: The KLX250S, the same 50-state-legal bike but with wheels, tires, suspension and front brake better-suited for off-road use.
$4499
Engine type: done Single
Displacement: 249cc
Carburetion: 34mm Keihin
Transmission speeds: 6
Final drive: chain
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Wheelbase: 54.1 in.
Seat height: 32.7 In.
Fuel capacity: 2.4 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 282 lb.
Here’s a truly economical dual-sport bike that is built to go just about anywhere, no matter if you arc a novice or an experienced rider. New riders will appreciate the Sherpa’s 32.7-inch seat height (low for a dirtbike), easy-to-manage low-speed maneuverability and electric starting. A 36mm fork provides 9.1 inches of front-wheel travel while the Uni-Trak rear suspension offers 7.3. Whether exploring around the campsite or sipping gas while commuting to work, the Super Sherpa is a great choice for a wide range of riders at an affordable price.
$7499
Engine type: four-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm
Displacement: 449cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 11.2 in.
Rear wheel travel: 11.0 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 37.0 In.
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 278 lb.
Kawasaki is serious about off-road, and the KLX450R is 278 pounds of indisputable proof. Take the potent, championship-win¬ning KX450F motocrosser, modify it for off-road racing, and this is what you get. The MXer’s powerful, 449cc Single has been tweaked for improved low-end and midrange performance, while a heavier flywheel and a wide-ratio five-speed transmission are designed to help this bike fly through the rough stuff. An electric starter, in addition to a backup kickstarter, ensures that you never get left behind. Top-of-the-line suspension borrowed from the motocrosser is the icing on the cake.
$2799 to $2999/$3099 to $3299
Engine type: sohc Single
Bore x stroke: 58.0 x 54.4mm
Displacement: 144cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 7.1 in.
Rear wheel travel: 7.1 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 30.7 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 205/209 lb.
Here’s a mini that fills a lot of roles for the family that rides off-road. Its 140cc engine perfectly bridges the gap between the KLX110 and quarter-liter playbikes. It provides just the right kind of power that new riders and kids-as well as adults who like to act like kids-will enjoy. Electric starting ensures that more time is spent riding rather than kicking. For newbies just getting the hang of shifting, the clutch has a clever two-stage engagement feature that helps learners feel more in control at low speeds. Also avail¬able: The bigger-wheeled L model, which is the same bike but with a fully adjustable aluminum shock and a larger-diameter fork.
$1849 to $1949
Engine type: four-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 53.0 x 50.6mm
Displacement: 111cc
Transmission speeds: 3
Front wheel travel: 4.3 In.
Rear wheel travel: 4.2 in.
Front brake: drum
Rear brake: drum
Seat height: 25.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 150 lb.
The KLX 110 is supposed to be a kids’ bike, so why can’t adults seem to stay off it? Here’s why: It’s fun! No matter the riders age, this 111cc four-stroke Single delivers user-friendly power that just about anyone can find amusing. The screw-type adjustable throttle-limiter allows parents to control the amount of power that’s available for youngsters while they’re just learning to ride, then gradually back it off as skills improve. The frame of the KLX110 is constructed of high-tensile steel, and its race-bred styling and graphics will undoubtedly please young motocross fans.
$7549 to $7749
Engine type: dohc Single
Bore x stroke: 96.0 x 62.1mm
Displacement: 449cc
Transmission speeds: 5
Front wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 38.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.8 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 247 lb.
If ever there were a category in which a bike that is only two years old is yesterday’s news, the 450cc motocross segment is it. Which is why Kawasaki has completely reworked the KX450F for 2009. Although most aspects of the 450 have been extensively changed, the big news is the switch from carburetor to fuel-injection. The KX’s EFI requires no battery, because a large AC generator rotor allows the engine to be kick-started within just three rotations of the crankshaft. Power delivery is smoother and more manageable thanks to the EFI, and the lighter, slimmer chassis delivers improved handling. A new Air-Oil-Separate fork and an improved shock handle suspension duty.
$6499 to $6699
Engine type: dohc Single
Bore x stroke: 77.0 x 53.6mm
Displacement’ 249cc
Transmission speeds: S
Front wheel travel: 12.4 in.
Rear wheel travel: 12.2 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 37.6 In.
Fuel capacity: 2.1 gal.
Even though it keeps winning championships, the KX250F has been updated for 2009. Drastic changes were hardly needed, but the bike nonetheless is slimmer in profile, is lighter for improved handling and boasts engine upgrades intended to keep it at the top of its game. A revised cylinder head, stronger titanium valves and Ti exhaust all work to deliver more power. The crankshaft is better balanced for reduced vibration and improved durability while helping to provide spunkier low-end throttle response. Chassis highlights include a redesigned aluminum perimeter frame and subframe, a longer rear suspension stroke, a new swingarm and Ti-coated fork tubes.
$3499 to $3699
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 52.5 x 45.8mm
Displacement: 99cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 10.8 in.
Rear wheel travel: 10.8 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 34.3 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 156 lb.
With the KX125 two-stoke no longer in Kawasaki’s lineup, the traditional next step from the minis has gone with it, but the leap up to a 250cc four-stroke is too big for many younger riders hoping to make such a move. That’s where the KX100 fits in. Slotting in a step above the KX85, the 100 has a larger frame and bigger wheels (19-inch front, 16-inch rear) than the 85. And because the KX100 is a two-stroke, it’s an ideal step up for adolescent racers who need to further refine their motocross techniques without having to make the adjustment to the differences in four-stroke power.
$3299 to $3499
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 48.5 x 45.8mm
Displacement: 84cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 10.8 In.
Rear wheel travel: 10.8 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 33.1 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.5 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 152 lb.
The level of performance that minis are capable of these days is unbelievable, which is why the KX85 is anything but a toy: This is a full-on racetrack weapon packed with high-performance features. It’s truly a little racer’s dream. Though the 84cc, liquid-cooled two-stroke zings out an abundance of berm-blasting power, that output is surprisingly smooth and tractable, and a six-speed transmission allows the rider to keep the motor spinning in the meat of the powerband. Long-travel suspension front and rear has all the usual damping adjustability to help the KX suck up bumps with ease.
$2999 to $3199
Engine type: two-stroke Single
Bore x stroke: 44.5 x 41.6mm
Displacement: 65cc
Transmission speeds: 6
Front wheel travel: 8.3 in.
Rear wheel travel: 9.4 in.
Front brake: disc
Rear brake: disc
Seat height: 29.9 in.
Fuel capacity: 1.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight: 132 lb.
Although this is the smallest bike in the KX family, it is perfect as either a step up from the 50cc, automatic-transmissioned minis or as a mount for a first-time MX racer who already has a bit of riding experience under his or her belt. Its high-performance two-stroke engine is stuffed into a full-race chassis outfitted with long-travel suspension and disc brakes. As such, it’s an ideal mount for young racers hoping to emulate their Supercross heroes. Youngsters who race a KX65 at designated events arc eligible to receive assistance from Team Green, Kawasaki’s amateur-racing support program.
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