Kawasaki has pulled the wraps off its 2027 off-road line-up, headlined by major updates to the KX250F and KX450F. The “F” suffix returns, and both bikes have been significantly reworked in response to rider and racer feedback, including tweaks influenced by 2025 MXGP champion Romain Febvre.
The KX450F now sports a new frame and swingarm for increased stability and traction, plus revised suspension and engine settings for sharper power delivery. Notable new tech includes selectable power modes, traction control and an updated launch control system. For 2027, both front and rear brakes are now Brembo units, and the bodywork has been slimmed down and restyled, adding blue accents to the familiar Kawasaki green.
The KX250F also gets a raft of changes: a new combustion chamber, longer exhaust, and a more compact silencer. Kawasaki claims a 0.5kW increase in peak power and a 0.3Nm rise in torque. There’s also a beefed-up hydraulic clutch, sharper throttle response and chassis tweaks to keep everything in check.
On the youth side, Kawasaki’s 2027 line-up covers a wide range, from the KLX110R (complete with electric/kick start and a parent-adjustable throttle stop) through to the KLX140 trio and the two-stroke KX65, KX85 and KX112. Wheel sizes, seat heights, and chassis options cover every step in a young off-roader’s progression, with features like disc brakes, adjustable ergonomics and up-to-date bodywork carried over from the adult range.