1998 Kawasaki KX250 review from Canada
"A very fast MX racer with low quality"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Fork seals blew in the first 3 months.
I had to replace them every 2 - 3 months after as well.
I rebuilt the motor after 2 seasons and discovered that the cylinder was worn out. I later saw in a mag that the KX 250 was infamous for bad cylinders. Replacement cost was $550, plus the cost of the piston, rings, gaskets, etc.
General comments?
I purchased this motocross bike brand new and loved everything about it. The power, layout, and handling were all excellent.
After two seasons on it, with only four or five races run, I decided to rebuild the motor as a preventative measure. I discover that the cylinder walls had worn out, which I later learned is common with this year of KX 250's. The dealers would not warranty this.
Worst brakes in the class.
My dealer was however very helpful with setup, and regular maintenance.
My last Honda CR 125 lasted for 4 years with nothing major going wrong with it. I worked on this bike to keep it running all the time.
Recommended reviews
| An excellent bike that I will never sell |
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| It's a fun, exhilarating ride, every time |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 8 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 10000 kilometres |
| Previous motorcycle | Honda CR125 |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2005 |