2020 KX250 FIRST RIDE

Enjoy!

Dude, your'e not suppose to smile like that...you gotta look mean. Just mess'n with you, congrats on a great bike, and I'd be smiling too.

Badass. What it’s all about

They need a bigger muffler... But it's a sweet ass bike none the less! Congrats

That's good to know, making my decision on a 2020 250f is getting harder and harder, there all really good bikes. I'm a Honda guy so I'm just waiting on some test with the new changes they made. Glad you like it!

The problem is that these dudes are copying motogp technology...these motos are built for wide open top end only and a lame bottom end.

Either way, it gonna take a little cash to work these motors.

Add a tooth to the rear sprocket?

Glad its a winner for you!

Boomslang wrote:

The problem is that these dudes are copying motogp technology...these motos are built for wide open top end only and a lame bottom end.

Either way, it gonna take a little cash to work these motors.

Keefer says bottom end is good. Torque is on par with KTM/Husky/Yam but with better overrev. Sounds like Kawi did their homework.

All that is nice...........But i want to know if it RIPS

looks amazing pal !
have fun

Harder to kick??? Oh wait.... in 2020 it still has a kickstarter?

BroFoSho wrote:

Harder to kick??? Oh wait.... in 2020 it still has a kickstarter?

when they put the button on next year for all the sissy’s it wins the class. Stamp it. This thing is amazing

Impressed how quickly you were able to take delivery of one. Where are you located? Mind saying what you paid? Here in MA with sales tax at 6.25% and the $500 Kawi incentive, I’m looking at $7120 OTD.

Boomslang wrote:

The problem is that these dudes are copying motogp technology...these motos are built for wide open top end only and a lame bottom end.

Either way, it gonna take a little cash to work these motors.

I don't know if I agree

The make more power from about 9000 onward
And most people ride way past 9000 when they have the throttle more than half open.

The initial "tip in" of throttle is weaker - commonly referred to as "bottom" but really it means turn the throttle more....and get more

The engine could easily go back to "last years" bottom with slightly different cam profiles. In fact just a small intake cam change would do it.
It would also lose most of the power gains it's gotten

Power is king in the 250f class - and I think kawi is saving the consumer about 5000 dollars with the 5hp they picked up - and a LOT of reliability from most mods. I'd take that power all day and money savings vs trying to mod a 2019 and make it competitive with a ktm.

If you are a vet looking for more bottom specifically - pick up a left over 2019 for bargin prices.
And in 2021 - there will be plenty of cam options at that point to get the bottom back in trade for the top.

You mentioned it was very stable, does it corner as good as your old ride?

I️ keep hearing the ‘20 has 4-5hp gain over the ‘19. Where is this figure coming from? Nothing I’ve read/watched has mentioned hp figures.

280driver wrote:

Keefer says bottom end is good. Torque is on par with KTM/Husky/Yam but with better overrev. Sounds like Kawi did their homework.

I believe he said it was still behind the KTM and Yamaha on torque and and won't be in contention for shootout wins...

pCp 252 wrote:

Impressed how quickly you were able to take delivery of one. Where are you located? Mind saying what you paid? Here in MA with sales tax at 6.25% and the $500 Kawi incentive, I’m looking at $7120 OTD.

What would your payment be?

pCp 252 wrote:

Impressed how quickly you were able to take delivery of one. Where are you located? Mind saying what you paid? Here in MA with sales tax at 6.25% and the $500 Kawi incentive, I’m looking at $7120 OTD.

Moto331 wrote:

What would your payment be?

My guess is somewhere around $155-$185

Jerkolantern wrote:

They need a bigger muffler... But it's a sweet ass bike none the less! Congrats

No more whale dick mufflers please.

Does it rip?

Jerkolantern wrote:

They need a bigger muffler... But it's a sweet ass bike none the less! Congrats

Texas Built wrote:

No more whale dick mufflers please.

There is nothing more dumb looking in those enormous exhausts. I agree completely

Muffler appears smaller than the new kx450, or at least more hidden behind the number plate.

Wasn’t interested in financing so didn’t ask about a payment plan. I’d pay cash.

Jerkolantern wrote:

They need a bigger muffler... But it's a sweet ass bike none the less! Congrats

Texas Built wrote:

No more whale dick mufflers please.

Might be one of the funnest replies I have read! That was some fine work sir!!! Lol!

inthebadboycorner wrote:

You mentioned it was very stable, does it corner as good as your old ride?

Yes. Like a dream... BTW the MXA test just came out on YouTube and said the exact same things I mentioned in my original post. Maybe I do have a career in this sport after all! 😂 😂

280driver wrote:

I️ keep hearing the ‘20 has 4-5hp gain over the ‘19. Where is this figure coming from? Nothing I’ve read/watched has mentioned hp figures.

Feels about right. The thing runs like a god damn race bike.

Hope these green monsters are available soon in europe... i will get my hands on one when arrive 😍

inthebadboycorner wrote:

You mentioned it was very stable, does it corner as good as your old ride?

Jarrod458 wrote:

Yes. Like a dream... BTW the MXA test just came out on YouTube and said the exact same things I mentioned in my original post. Maybe I do have a career in this sport after all! 😂 😂

Did you recommend adding a tooth to the rear??