2022 Kawasaki KX250 & KX450 launched in India

The Kawasaki's KX range of off-road bikes has been updated for the 2022 model year.

Kawasaki has launched its updated motocross bike range in India. The KX250 costs Rs. 7.99 lakh, while the KX450 is priced at Rs. 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

The Kawasaki's KX range of off-road bikes has been updated for the 2022 model year. The KX250 gets fully adjustable 48 mm upside-down forks with a new Uni Trak fully adjustable suspension at the rear. Weighing in at 107.3 kg, the KX250 is slightly heavier than the outgoing model.

The KX250 is powered by a 249cc, single-cylinder engine that produces 1.4 BHP more than before, thanks to revised intake and exhaust ports. The engine also features a revised combustion chamber and a flatter piston crown. The new crankcase design is said to be lighter than its previous iteration.

The KX450 gets a larger 250 mm rear disc brake and a larger diameter front axle shaft. The bike is powered by a 449cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine that is paired with a 5-speed transmission. Both bikes get a Launch Control mode, three engine maps among other features.