When did Kawasaki go to aluminum frame?

For the 2006 model year, Kawasaki took its own separate route in 250F development by releasing an all-new bike that had no ties with Suzuki. The 2006 model features an all-new aluminum perimeter frame, a heavily revised engine, new Showa front and rear shocks, and Renthal handlebars.

What is a KX 500 AF?

The Kawasaki KX 500 is a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) two-stroke single motocross motorcycle made by Kawasaki from 1983 until 2004. The Kawasaki KX500 was developed as an air-cooled 500cc motocross bike for competition in the 500cc and Open-Class of motocross.

What year did they stop making KX500?

2004
The Kawasaki KX500 has become the motocross version of fine wine—it gets better with age. With its official retirement in 2004, and without any significant updates since 1992, the KX500 has had 25 years to ferment.

Did Kawasaki make a 500?

The Kawasaki Ninja 500R (which was originally named, and is still referred to as the EX500 and is known as the GPZ500S in some markets) is a sport bike with a 498 cc (30.4 cu in) parallel-twin engine, part of the Ninja series of motorcycles manufactured by Kawasaki from 1987 to 2009, with a partial redesign in 1994.

When did the KX250 get an aluminum frame?

2006 was the first year for Aluminum framed KXF’s including the 250 and 450. Kawi was nice enough to sell the 2005 model KX250F to Suzuki for 2006 RMZ250 model year.

When did the CR250 get an aluminum frame?

1997
The CR250 was produced for nearly 37 years, 2007 being the final year of production. In 1997, Honda produced an industry first, an aluminum chassis for a motocross motorcycle.

Will a KX450F motor fit a kx250f frame?

If you sit both the 450 and 250 frames side by side they are very similar. The dimensions of both bikes are so close that you would not gain anything. Certainly not a weight saving of any significance. You will end up with practically a KX450F again but with 47mm forks and a lighter rear spring.

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