KXイメージの外装
外装そのものは、特にリア回りがだいぶ太い。ただし、各部のつながりはカワサキがリリースしているとおりエルゴノミクスに基づいたスムーズなものだ。
タンクと共に、外装一式を日本で発売されていたKLX250にも流用できそうな気配がする（自己責任でおねがいします）。
| POWER | ||
| Engine | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled | |
| Displacement | 292cc | |
| Bore x Stroke | 78.0 x 61.2mm | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Fuel System | DFI w/34mm Throttle Body | |
| Ignition | TCBI | |
| Transmission | Six-speed with wet multi-disc manual clutch | |
| Final Drive | Chain | |
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Front Suspension | 43mm Inverted telescopic fork/11.2 in | |
| Rear Suspension | Uni-Trak® linkage system and single shock preload adjustability | 11.2 in |
| Front Tire | 80/100-21 | |
| Rear Tire | 100/100-18 | |
| Front Brakes | Single 270mm petal disc with a dual-piston caliper | |
| Rear Brakes | Single 240mm petal disc with single-piston caliper | |
| DETAILS | ||
| Frame Type | Tubular, Semi-Double Cradle | |
| Rake/Trail | 26.9°/4.3 in | |
| Overall Length | 83.5 in | |
| Overall Width | 32.5 in | |
| Overall Height | 49.2 in | |
| Ground Clearance | 12.0 in / 11.8 CA model | |
| Seat Height | 36.4 in | |
| Curb Weight | 282.2 lb / 286.6 lb. CA model** | |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.1 gal | |
| Wheelbase | 56.5 in | |
| Color Choices | Lime Green |
日本でその姿を拝める日はなかなかこないかもしれないが、KLX230に続くサプライズをぜひ期待したいものだ。
