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Bigger. Better. Stronger. Kawasaki's enduro bikes rule the roost. In the woods it's man versus the elements,
so you'd better be ready. Kawasaki is. Whether you're grabbing an enduro medal or some play riding, Big
Green gives you three ways to go; with the refined KDX200 (below), the new 250-class KDX220R, and
the new KLX300R. Thanks to its light weight, and nimble handling, the KDX200 proves why it's won its
share of AMA national enduros. And, the praise of trail riders everywhere.
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The new KDX220R is race-shop inspired to take on - and take over - the 250 enduro class. Based on the KDX200, the KDX220R uses a bigger bore and new carb for serious low-end and mid-range torque. Add a refined upside-down fork and the KDX220R brings 200-class finesse to the 250 class. Thumper fans, rejoice! The new 1997 KLX300R can power through a weekend enduro or a week of playriding with four valves per cylinder and liquid cooling. Now you're ready! |
| Specifications | KLX300R | KDX220R | KDX200 |
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| engine type | 4-stroke, liquid-cooled single | 2-stroke, liquid-cooled single with 3-way KIPS | 2-stroke, liquid-cooled single with 3-way KIPS |
| displacement | 292 cc | 216 cc | 198 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 78 x 62.1 mm | 69 x 58 mm | 66 x 58 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.3:1(low speed); 7.2:1 (high speed) | 9.4:1(low speed); 7.9:1 (high speed) |
| Valve system | DOHC, 4 valves | 6-petal reed valve | 6-petal reed valve |
| Carburetion | Keihin CVK34 | Keihin PWK33 | Keihin PWK35 |
| Ignition | Digital CDI | Electronic CDI | Electronic CDI |
| Starting | Primary kick | Primary kick | Primary kick |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Frame type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Rake/trail | 26.5 deg/4.2 inches | 26.5 deg/4.3 inches | 26.5 deg/4.3 inches |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 inches | 56.5 inches | 56.5 inches |
| Suspension, front | 43 mm upside-down cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping | 43 mm telescopic fork with 16-way compression damping | 43 mm telescopic fork with 16-way compression damping |
| Suspension, rear | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with piggy-back reservoir gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and 16-way compression and 16-way rebound damping | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with piggy-back reservoir gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and 16-way compression and 16-way rebound damping | Bottom-Link UNI-TRAK with piggy-back reservoir gas-charged shock, adjustable preload and 16-way compression and 16-way rebound damping |
| Wheel travel, front/rear | 11.2/11.0 inches | 11.4/11.8 inches | 11.4/11.8 inches |
| Tire, front | 80/100-21 51M | 80/100-21 51M | 80/100-21 51M |
| Tire, rear | 100/100-18 59M | 100/100-18 59M | 100/100-18 59M |
| Brakes, front/rear | Semi-floating disc with dual-piston caliper/ disc with single-piston caliper | Semi-floating disc with dual-piston caliper/ disc with single-piston caliper | Semi-floating disc with dual-piston caliper/ disc with single-piston caliper |
| Seat height | 36.4 inches | 36.2 inches | 36.2 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 2.1 gallons | 2.9 gallons | 2.9 gallons |
| Dry weight | 231.5 pounds | 223 pounds | 223 pounds |
| Color | Lime Green | Lime Green | Lime Green |
| Specifications | KLX300R | KDX220R | KDX200 |
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