1998 Kawasaki KX250 from Canada - Comments

I have a 97 KX 250 and it is a screamer!!!

One helpful hint in keeping the top end in good shape is not to let the engine decel! When you get it wound out and then let off the throttle, the engine is free wheeling at high rpm (forced by revolution of rear tire), while this is happening the engine is not getting fuel/oil mix it needs to lube, especially when it is hot. This causes rings to stick and cylinder/ piston scoring. So when you slow down, keep burping the throttle and don't let the engine decelerate, especially down downshift and let it decelerate, pull in the clutch and burp the throttle. Save a top end!

I have a 97 KX 250 and it runs great. All I have done to it is put in new seals, but nothing else.

The brakes are great and it starts quick.

Everyone else complains, but it's a really good bike.

I own a 97 KX 250 and it's a champ. Everyone says that they have a lot of problems, but I've had it for two years and still runs like a champ; you just have to flush the oil every other ride, and use 4oz to a gallon of mixing oil, and you'll do fine.

I have a '97 Kawasaki KX 250. I bought it used (in very good shape). I have had it about seven years. My brother owns a 450 well known brand. The last time we were at the track, he wanted to warm my bike up for me. I was putting my boots on when I looked up and saw the front wheel straight up in the air.

My brother refuses to get back on my bike.

I'm very happy with my KX250.

I bought a KX250 that was advertised as a 2003, after I got it home found out it's a 96. Some people!!! CHECK THE VIN!!

Anyway, it was horribly maintained (if at all) and looks like a gorilla worked on it, cases were cracked from prying on it, piston skirt was broken off, etc - you get the picture.

I am an OLD exmxer from the 70s that had several Suzie RMs (love em) and NEVER had any problems with em. I ran em hard and they lasted and lasted. Cross my fingers, I never seized a motor, broke a chain or anything. Well, I did break my toe at DMC track (during practice) and didn't get to race that day.

What it boils down to is what I called "nut n' bolt" the bike every day and during breaks. That just means look the bike over and tighten nuts and bolts, while you're doing this ya notice lil problems that could turn into big problems. I can't wait to finally get this KX going.

95 KX250.

Great bottom, great top, pulls out of anywhere.

Compared it to friend's 2000 CR250. I feel the same power, only in 4th gear is where I feel the power band hit a little more, but he's got an FMF SST, I've got stock exaust on mine. And I like my handling is better, his CR250 feels stiff as a rock.

Only problem I had was I bent my handle bar with a small fall - that sucked.

Other than that my bike is a freakin power house.

Mine is a 98 KX250, and starts within 5 to 6 kicks.

Leaking fork seals are common, and can be caused by the lower tubes that are not parallel from each other, which puts pressure on one side of the tube seal, not even pressure all around the seal. Think about it. There is a tool to help you to do the job right when you put the front wheel back on.

Other than that, I love my mean green machine. Go green!

I have had a 93 KX250 for the last 18 months. It handles well, and definitely has all the power I need. I find the brakes and handling to be excellent for my use, which is enduro rides.

The bike has currently been pulled apart. After 15 years of what I am sure is hard riding, I am replacing all bearings, seals, crank, pistons and a couple of worn parts in the power valve.

The bike has been re-sleeved at some stage, so I am down to the last over-bore of 68.5mm.

All in all, it has held up pretty well for a bike of this age, so it proves it is pretty strong inside the motor. Will be back together next weekend.

Kawasaki is definitely one of the best brands made. I have a 1997 KX 250 and the bike flies. I was riding the bike on tracks during the summer, and my buddy had a 94 YZ 250, and every time we raced each other my bike would scream by him. It made the YZ 250 look like a little pocket bike. I am so impressed with the power and speed of this bike. By far one of the fastest bikes I have rode.

I have a 1997 KX. Got it 3 weeks ago, and I got on it; it flies.

I keep it well maintained and I was riding it the other day, and it got stuck in 5th. Anyone know what the problem is???

I have a 1999 KX250 and I'm 16. This thing rips, but I have a problem with fork seals and brakes, which I heard is common on these bikes, but the power of this bike is unbelievable.

I'm very impressed, it's faster than all my friend's bikes, and handles great, handles nice off jumps, and everything.

An all around great bike; go green and have a mean machine.

I have a 2002 KX 250. This bike is awesome. Still on original top end, starts right up, only problem is the crank seal finally went bad, so going to be fixing that.