Adventure tourers are perfect but just in case the dirt biker inside you goes crazy, the all-new Kawasaki KX250 and KX450 can be a better option any day. The Japanese brand has finally decided to introduce it in India and to be precise, it is currently priced between Rs.7.99 Lakhs to Rs.8.59 Lakhs (ex-showroom, Delhi) depending upon the variant.
Planning to buy something different? Well, one can definitely consider the Kawasaki KX range for sure.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kawasaki has launched the all-new KX range in India.
- The KX250 is priced at Rs.7.99 Lakhs (ex-showroom).
- Kawasaki KX450 comes powered by a 449cc engine.
2022 Kawasaki KX250
Starting with the entry-level KX250 model, it comes with a sole ‘Lime Green’ colour scheme. The brand has also dropped the older platform for a new aluminium perimeter frame from the KX450 model. There’s even adjustable footpegs, self-start and new shrouds in the form of update.
At the heart, it comes with a 249cc single-cylinder engine. The power figures have not been revealed yet but for now, it comes mated to a 5-speed transmission. According to the brand, it is a liquid-cooled unit that produces 1HP more.
Suspension duties for the new Kawasaki KX250 are managed by an adjustable 48mm USD fork at the front. Interestingly, it comes with a 314mm travel. The rear end is equipped with a monoshock setup with a 316mm travel available as standard.
2022 Kawasaki KX450
Unlike the KX250, the all-new KX450 uses a powerful 449cc single-cylinder unit that comes paired with the same 5-speed gearbox that was mentioned above.
A new suspension setup with a 49mm USD fork up front and a monoshock unit has been introduced on the KX450 in the form of an update. To be precise, both of them comes with 305mm and 307mm travel respectively. The ground clearance of the same is rated at 340mm for this recently launched dirt bike.
Price List
| Price (ex-showroom, Delhi) | |
| KX250 | Rs.7.99 Lakhs |
| KX450 | Rs.8.59 Lakhs |
Alternatives
Globally, the all-new Kawasaki KX450 compares with the well-established Honda CRF450R. Want to learn more about it? Check out all the details we have covered just for you down below.
Honda CRF450R
Honda CRF450R is based on the championship formula that helped the entire brand to rise up to the dirt bike challenge. It’s truly capable of the road with a powerful 449cc liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine. For extreme offroad capability, it uses a 49mm inverted Showa fork upfront that is adjustable for both rebound and compression. The rear suspension is also a perfect unit in the form of a Pro-link Showa mono-shock setup. As claimed by the Japanese brand, the overall ground clearance of the all-new CRF450R is somewhere around 335mm. For enough stopping power, it is also available with disc brakes on either end. Honda has no plans to introduce it in India. However, keeping in mind its direct rival – the all-new Kawasaki KX450, Honda should launch it in India as well.