| MODEL | KAWASAKI KDX 220R 1997 - 1999 |
| Year | 1997 - 1999 |
| Engine Type | Two stroke, single cylinder, reed valve |
| Displacement / Capacity | 216 cc / 13.1 cu-in |
| Bore X Stroke | 69 x 58 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 27.5 kW @ 8000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 3.5 kgf-m @ 7000 rpm |
| Ignition | Electronic CDI |
| Induction | PWK33 Keihin carburetor |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6 Speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High-tensile steel perimeter design |
| Front Suspension | 43mm conventional cartridge fork |
| Rear Suspension | UNI-TRAK single-shock system |
| Front Brakes | Single 250mm disc, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc, 1 piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | 889 mm / 35.0 in |
| Overall Height | 1229 mm / 48.4 in |
| Seat Height | 919 mm / 36.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 1435 mm / 56.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 340 mm / 13.4 in |
| Dry Weight | 101.0 kg / 222.6 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.00-21 |
| Rear Tyre | 4.60-18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 11 Litres / 2.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The KDX 220R arrived in 1997 as a 216 cc enlargement of the KDX 200 on the same perimeter chassis, with a bigger bore but a smaller carburetor. The reviewer found it strong low down and softer at the top end than the 200, which made it a better trail bike than a racer.
