2023 KX250 Race Bike Build - Good as a factory race bike?

While our original "budget" build plans for this bike got blown out of the water once Race Tech's Engine Services department got their hands on it, we knew when they told us they wanted to show off what they could really do to the engine that we'd be in for a treat.
Combined with their gold valve kit and a few other optional accessories installed, we've got ourselves a race ready, crazy fast KX250 on a not totally insane budget.
Hear Ping's thoughts on the build and how it compares to the bike in stock trim, and how you can build a similar set up with Race Tech.
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[@eric-yt]

Just got some ignition plugs from RecMX. It was the only brand I could find that made silver/aluminum looking plugs. They look great. The stock green ones on the '20 KX250 got scuffed so easily.

[@chrisvozza6530]

Nice choice on the plastics. Love it

[@rogermelling8941]

Grey back end incoming to my kx ❤

[@JacksonD489]

So no cams, springs or HC piston? This is the kind of build I'm looking for Ping... These bikes are so good they just need fine tweaking IMO. I love Mitch, but $4K for an engine package makes me a little nauseous! Great work... I'm looking at one of these bikes right now!

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

It’s a great bike once you get the suspension dialed in! Hit up Race Tech!

[@JacksonD489]

@@whiskeythrottlemedia I'm gonna hit Rossi @ ENZO! I've always wanted to try his KYB setting... Thanks for your passion!

[@quadcityracing]

@@JacksonD489 lot of guys say Enzo is the best

[@Motomatt84]

So sick!!!!! 🤙🏻

[@monsterkxf]

Awesome!! 🤘🤘

[@herdfreak2]

I switched to Phoenix Handlebars recently.

[@damonforrest1570]

Love the color pattern on that bike. Graphics are sic.🤙

[@whiskeythrottlemedia]

Appreciate it! We tried to do something a little different

[@strik1579]

Ping what happen to your rider meeting and site Lap. Miss your perspective on the races and upcoming races

[@henrychinaski5306]

He said that the promoters do not want them at the races. I didn't understand this, though, because he does them from his house, or Troy Lee Designs office. Does anyone know what he meant by "Promoters don't want us there"?

[@Dirtbikevlogs]

How much do you think for the race tec suspension ?

[@night1ish]

Kinda makes me think of the chrome Splitfire bikes

[@juliusevola8806]

Yeah, there is kind of a resemblance.

[@ToddLewis128]

How much for the motor mods from Race Tech? I have the same bike, but in 250X version and just got my suspension dialed in by Race Tech. Big time improvement.

[@davidpingree9254]

Depends on what you want to do… reach out to Race Tech for pricing

[@markmaddox5718]

Is this cahuilla creek?

[@CoolcatAMA-Pro]

I wonder how much these bikes will cost in another 5 or 10 more years

[@davidpingree9254]

😬💸💸💸

[@juliusevola8806]

@@davidpingree9254 With the way things are going, I'm wondering if we'll even be allowed to ride these bikes by 2030. They've got some really evil things planned for us.

[@motoyamasnigglepuff8654]

​​​@@juliusevola8806 only if your a weak person and go along with whatever this evil is...don't buy anything electric don't buy ANYTHING CHINESE etc...
Nobody is taking away my 2 strokes, better come with an army and guns ...
Remember democrats are criminals
Brappp

[@IrfaziaNarika]

oke mas bro

[@williamgoske1178]

What. Ets fuel ? Which one

[@davidpingree9254]

MX18

[@matthewtoes6433]

Why can't they be highly tuned
When they come out of the factory maybe produce a model for the average Joe then a all out race model
For hard racers that have learned how to ride them fast

[@motoyamasnigglepuff8654]

Fart cans will fart!
Brappp

[@DC-oj6xg]

Booo!