2021 Kawasaki KX250 And KX450 Launched In India At Rs 7.99 Lakh Onwards

From revised engine to updated ergonomics, a lot has been going on with Kawasaki’s off-road twins

• The KX250 now produces 1.5PS more thanks to the revised engine.
• The KX250 and the KX450 sport hydraulic clutch and self-start.
• Both the bikes are not street legal.

Kawasaki India has launched the 2021  KX250 and the KX450 at Rs 7.99 lakh and Rs 8.59 lakh (both ex-showroom) respectively. The KX is the Japanese manufacturer’s lineup of motocross and cross-country motorcycles and are not street legal. Given these bikes are brought to India via the CBU router, the prices are quite high. So, what do these updated KX models feature?

2021 Kawasaki KX250
The 2021 model gets quite a few changes to its 249cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine. While Kawasaki has not disclosed the exact performance figures, the power has gone up by 1.5PS. The changes to the engine include revised intake and exhaust port throats, revised combustion chamber and a lighter crankcase.

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To complement the improved performance, the bikemaker has equipped the KX250 with a new hydraulic clutch, and even a setting-adjustable engine maps (three maps) for easy tuning. Another new addition to the bike is the electric start.

This engine is cradled in a new, lightweight aluminum perimeter frame which is based on the bigger, Kawasaki KX450’s unit. Even the swingarm is borrowed from the 450cc sibling. Kawasaki has also reworked the suspension settings, and the 48mm telescopic fork now offers 314mm travel while the new monocross has 316mm of travel.

Not only has the Kawasaki KX250 borrowed the chassis and swingarm from the KX450, but also its bodywork. Thanks to the changes in the design, the seat is slimmer and with the flatter tank-seat line, allows better movement while riding. Kawasaki has also made changes to the ergonomics, inspired by the KX450.

2021 Kawasaki KX450
Unlike the KX250, the Kawasaki KX450 features no changes to the engine. The Japanese manufacturer has focused on improving the ergonomics by adding a factory-style 28.6mm Renthal fatbar. Both the handlebar and the footpeg positions can be adjusted to suit your riding style better. Other changes on the bike include a larger 250mm rear disc brake and fatter front axle.

The 2021 Kawasaki KX250 and the KX450 are available in dealerships across the country. Kawasaki has already commenced the bookings for these bikes too. With no direct rival, the Kawasaki KX twins enjoy a monopoly in our market.