Revised

Engine
Revised – Engine
DFl System
Camshaft & Valve Spring
Piston
Cylinder
Crankshaft
Transmission
Gear Shift Mechanism
Revised – Engine
Air Cleaner Duct
ACG Stator & Rotor
Ignition Coil
Exhaust Pipe
Muffler
 All-New,
Race Tuned
Fuel Injection
To Keep KX250F Riders
At The Front Of The Pack
Digital Fuel Injection System
Basic System Same As KX450F

KEIHIN Battery-Less DFI System

Different ECU Setting From '11 KX450F

Simple and Efficient
No Battery or Relay’s
Incorporates a Capacitor
Powerful, Fuel Injected Engine
Effect

Improved Engine Response
Precise Amount Of Fuel & Air Mixture at All RPM’s

More Linear Power Delivery
Evens Out The Highs & Lows

Quicker Acceleration Out Of Corners

Eliminated Engine Hesitation After Jumping
Results

Quicker Lap Times
Digital Fuel Injection System
Superior Starting
Provides Sufficient Electrical Power for
DFI Operation

ECU Controls Electrical Power to Parts of
DFI System

No Need For Hot Starter Lever
Compression Exhaust Compression Exhaust
TDC TDC TDC TDC
1st rotation 2nd rotation 3rd rotation 4th rotation 5th rotation
Intake Compression Combustion Exhaust Intake Compression Combustion Exhaust Intake Compression

Kick The ECU starts.

Ignition
Fuel
injection Start
Battery-Less, Fuel Injected System

Initial
Start of Kick
(3 Rotations of Crankshaft)

Injector Engine ECU

Starts

Fuel Pump
Improved Throttle Response
Throttle Body

43 mm Throttle Bore (Same Size as KX450F)

More Air Flow Than '10 FCR37-Carburetor

Progressive Throttle Link
Opens More Quickly After 3/8 Open Position
Throttle Links Same as KX450F
Improved Throttle Response
Fuel Injector

More Fuel Injection Capacity
20% More Than KX450F (Approximately)
More Fuel Output Rate Is Required For
Higher Engine Speed
Fuel Injected System
New Sensors for DFI System

Gear Position Sensor

Vehicle Down Sensor

Air Pressure Sensor

Air Temperature Sensor

Water Temperature Sensor
Fuel Injected System
Fuel Pump

Same As '10 KX450F (Different Than '11 KX450F)
Incorporates a Cylindrical Fuel Trap
Designed to Prevent Any Fuel Surge
Optional FI Tuning Kit
KX FI Calibration Kit

Can Be Used For Both 2011 KX250F & KX450F
Purpose

Adjust DFI System
To Suit Varied Power Characteristics
7 Pre-Set Maps
Unlimited Custom Options

Datalogging Ability
To Improve Machine Set-Up
Confirm Result of DFI Adjustment
Optional FI Tuning Kit
KX FI Calibration Tool

Easy Connector Access
Behind Front Number Plate
7 Pre-Set Maps
SETTING DESCRIPTION
Richer Fuel Setting 5% Richer Than Stock

Leaner Fuel Setting 5% Leaner Than Stock

Advanced Ignition Setting Ignition Advanced 3°From Stock

Retarded Ignition Setting Ignition Retarded 3°From Stock

Hard Riding Surface Setting Ignition Retarded, Richer

Soft Riding Surface Setting Ignition Retarded, Leaner

Beginner Setting Engine Power Reduced

Plus – Unlimited Custom Settings

Optional FI Indicator Light
New Optional Part

FI Indicator Light
Fixed On The Handlebar With Optional Bracket
Indicates If DFI System Is Faulty While Riding

Self-Diagnostic Modes
User Mode: Light Illuminates If Malfunction Occurs
Dealer Mode: To Display Fault Codes
Revised Camshaft & Valve Springs
Intake Camshaft

Modified Valve Timing

Modified Cam Profile/Increased Valve Lift:
105˚ ATDC 
106˚ ATDC
8.7 mm 
9.3 mm

Improved Engine Performance

Intake Valve Spring

Stronger Spring Tension:
Match Increased Valve Lift
Revised Piston
Piston

Change Piston Crown Shape
Improved Engine Performance at High RPM
Improved Over-Rev Range
Revised Cylinder
Cylinder

Revised Compression Ratio:
13.2 : 1 
13.5 : 1

Reduced Cylinder Height:
36.5 
36.3
Revised Crankshaft
Crankshaft

Increased Crankshaft Diameter at Taper Mount
Bigger Rotor:

18 mm 
21 mm

Revised Rotational Inertia

+4kgcm2

Changed Crank Web Shape
'11 '10
To Match Bigger Rotor
Balance Ratio Same as 2010
With 60% Counter Mass
Revised Transmission
Transmission Gears

Changed Gear Ratio
2nd: 1.769 
1.750
4th: 1.200 
1.235

Better Match For DFI Engine Characteristics
Revised Gear Shift Mechanism
Revised Ratchet and Lever

Ratchet Rotational Angle Is Increased
53˚ 
60˚

For Better Gear Engagement

Return Spring

Reduced Spring Tension
To Match Longer Shift Stroke
Revised Air Clearer Duct
New Cleaner Duct

Increased Volume 10%
Improved Engine Response At Low RPM
Revised ACG (AC Generator)
Larger Stator

Supplies Sufficient Electric Power to DFI system
6A,000 RPM
Larger Rotor

ACG Rotor: 76 mm 
100.7 mm
'11 '10
Revised ACG (AC Generator)
Ignition Coil

Changed Coil Type
2011: Ignition Coil & High Tension Lead
2010: Stick Coil

Longer Spark Duration
Better Fuel Burn For Increased Torque
Revised Exhaust Pipe
Exhaust Pipe

Changed Length
480 mm 
510 mm

Better Engine Performance at Low RPM

'10

'11

+30m
m
Revised Muffler
Muffler

Increased Muffler Volume

Perforated Pipe With Smaller Diameter
To Comply With New Noise Limit
2010 2011
99 dB(A) 
94 dB(A) 2010

2011
Revised
Chassis
Revised - Chassis
Front Fork
Rear Shock
Engine Brackets
Drive Chain/Sprockets
Swingarm
Drive Chain Guide
Seat
 All-New,
Race-Oriented
Front Fork
Industry Leading
Technology & Performance
Revised Front Fork
Separate Function Fork (SFF)

Kawasaki Exclusive

First Mass Production on MX Bikes
Premium SHOWA Brand

Refining Existing Technology

Most Advanced OEM Fork
Leading Edge Technology

Right Fork Tube – Spring

Left Fork Tube – Damping Assembly
Revised Front Fork
1 Large Spring

Smooth Action

Reduced Friction By 25%
1 Large Damping Piston

Firm Damping Performance
Achieves Best Of Both Worlds

Smooth Action = Comfort

Firm Damping = Performance
Very Difficult To Achieve With
Conventional Fork
2010 Conventional SFF

Larger
Piston

Larger
Spring
2010 Conventional Left SFF Right

Preload
ADJ

Damper
Damper With Air
With Oil Chambe
Oil r

Sprin
Air g
Air Chamber
Chamber
Joint Rod
COMP
Spring
Oil

Oil
Oil
Separate Function Fork (SFF)
Benefit

Quick/Easy Tune-Ability

More Accurate Tune-Ability
1 Adjuster For Compression

Top Adjuster

1 Adjuster For Rebound

Bottom Adjuster
Separate Function Fork (SFF)
Benefit

Greater Tune-Ability
Added External Preload Adjuster

Both Front & Rear Preload/Height
Can Be Adjusted Quick & Easy
Only OEM With This Feature

2010 KX250F 2011 KX250F

Separate Function Fork (SFF)
Benefit

Change Spring Rate
No Fork Removal Necessary
No Special tools Needed
Only 1 Spring To Buy/Replace

Modify Damping Performance
Half The Work
Half The Time
Half The Expense
Racer-Friendly Maintenance
MAINTENANCE STD SFF
Adjust Preload Collars Needed Yes Adjust via Dial

Remove/Disassemble Yes x 2 No

Special Tools Required Yes No

Adjust Damping Places 4 2

Change Spring Rate Remove Fork Yes x 2 No

Disassemble Yes x 2 Yes x 1

Special Tools Required Yes No

Number of Springs 2 1
Race-Oriented Suspension
Kashima Coating

Same Coating
Kashima Coating Used By Pro
(Inside Fork Tube)
Race Team
Titanium Coating

Only Bike In
Titanium Coating Class With These
Two Features
Race-Oriented Rear Shock
Revised Rear Shock Settings

New Damping Settings
Improved Action
Increased Absorption
Better Match To SFF Kashima Coating
(Inside Shock Body)
Kashima Coating

Same Coating Used By
Kawasaki Pro Race Team

Only Bike In Class With
This Feature
Revised Handling
Reduced Fork Offset

23.5mm
22.5mm
Results:

Lighter Handling

Enhanced Cornering

Increased Front Wheel
Traction
Revised Handling
Revised Engine Brackets

Changed Material & Thickness
Thick Aluminum  Thinner Steel

Front: 6 mm Aluminum  4.5 mm Steel

Rear: 8 mm Aluminum 
4.5 mm Steel

Results

Increased Lateral Flex

Lighter Handling

Enhanced Cornering

Better Maneuverability
Revised Final Drive
Drive Chain & Sprocket

2011: 13/50 Tooth, 114 Links

2010: 13/48 Tooth, 112 Links
Improved Engine Feel
Better Match To DFI Engine Characteristics
Revised Swingarm

Increased Front To Rear Length
For Change In Final Gearing
Revised Chain Guide
Drive Chain Guide 2010

Increased Thickness B
A
Improved Durability (x 2.5)
2011

2010  2011
A: 7.2 mm 12.3 mm
B: 6 mm 9 mm
Revised Seat
Seat

Changed Side Surface Texture
Increased Grip
2011 KX250F Overall Results
Improved Cornering Precision

Follows Intended Line Better

Less Stand-Up Sensation

Less Front-End Push
Lighter Steering/Handling
Improved Front Wheel
Traction
2011 KX250F Overall Results
Improved Stability

Straight Line

High Speed
Improved Flick-Ability

Left-To-Right

“S” Turns
Improved Overall Chassis

Best Chassis - EVER
2011 KX250F Sales Features
All-New Fuel Injection

Improved Throttle Response

Optimized Power At All RPM

Personalized Tune-Ability
New SSF (Separate Function Fork)

High Performance (Firm Damping)

High Comfort (Smooth Action)
Titanium Coated Fork
Black Alumite-Coated Wheels
$7,299 MSRP
END