Kx250 durability?

rmstrg
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I’ve been away from the sport a little over four years now and rode with a friend last week and figured I should have another bike. I have owned all but the Kawasaki and really want to try one out. I am looking at the 250 model with years 14 or newer, just wondering what the thoughts are on durability or years to avoid. Thank you!
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DaBaum44 11/16/2021 4:03pm
11/16/2021 4:03pm Edited Date/Time 11/16/2021 4:04pm
My brother bought a 2019 KX250F brand new. He's a good C rider. Had just shy of 40 hours when he sold it and the only issue he had was blowing out a front wheel. Valves were in spec at 25 hours. It was a solid bike. We actually saw the bike a couple weeks ago at a harescramble race. Still going strong.

When we raced more (2014 time frame) we had several friends ride the shit out of the 2014, 2015 models and they lasted around 80 hours before needing engines. No way would I go that long without any preventative maintenance, but to each their own.

I'm sure others have had different experiences. If you plan on riding every weekend, it is hard to beat buying a new bike and knowing it has always been maintained properly. But if it is more of a casual type deal, find a good used one. I would stay away from the 2009-2012 generation.
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wrc777 11/17/2021 5:38am
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DaBaum44 wrote:
My brother bought a 2019 KX250F brand new. He's a good C rider. Had just shy of 40 hours when he sold it and the only...
My brother bought a 2019 KX250F brand new. He's a good C rider. Had just shy of 40 hours when he sold it and the only issue he had was blowing out a front wheel. Valves were in spec at 25 hours. It was a solid bike. We actually saw the bike a couple weeks ago at a harescramble race. Still going strong.

When we raced more (2014 time frame) we had several friends ride the shit out of the 2014, 2015 models and they lasted around 80 hours before needing engines. No way would I go that long without any preventative maintenance, but to each their own.

I'm sure others have had different experiences. If you plan on riding every weekend, it is hard to beat buying a new bike and knowing it has always been maintained properly. But if it is more of a casual type deal, find a good used one. I would stay away from the 2009-2012 generation.
Were they blowing engines up at 80 hours? No maintenance other than oil changes?
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Jarrod458 11/18/2021 4:44pm
11/18/2021 4:44pm
I’ve had a 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2020. All stock, regular oil changes and make sure you have a clean filters, ZERO problems.

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