With the used 250, no bullshit fees. Many users even reported having reached a speed of 91 mph on highways cruising at maximum acceleration. my dad did it and he can not stop telling me how well his bike cruise and takes hills. Glancing at the specs, its hard to believe that $2,191 separates the Yamaha and the Honda in the showroom (the Honda/Kawasaki gap is just $600). The drivetrain includes a manual 6-speed transmission with 4.2 inches of rake/trail. I was just in a race with a storm and impending nightfall. Fuel injection provides easy starting and crisp throttle response in a wide range of elevations and temperatures. Website: yamaha-motor.com 299,000 Baht. The top speed was 140km/h. Its the same system used on the Honda Ruckus. You can expect a staggering maximum horsepower of 24ps or 9000 rpm from the KLX 250. Some carburetor tweaks or an upgrade to EFI to sort out the soft spot on quick throttle openings and eliminate its hard-to-reach enrichener and cold-blooded start-up performance would be worth a bump in price. 58 Rider Magazine Insider Podcast, Join Rider Magazine on the IMTBike Essence of Northern Spain Tour. With a 35" seat height and a curb weight of 305 pounds the KLX has a moderate seat height but is a bit heavier than a standard dirt bike, this isn't necessarily a bad thing as the heavier weight will make you more stable when cruising at speed around other vehicles on the highway. A poster on ADVrider . The first 3 students only who book the 2-day Champ School course will receive a $200 cashback reward. Ask Don what his favorite bike is and he will tell you, "Whatever bike I'm on. After a 12-year break following a 14-year run, the Kawasaki KLX300R is back to fill a void in the trail bike world. If you want more of the street look, you can check out the KLX250SF or do your own mods to turn this great bike into a supermoto. Riders seeking enduro handling and modern engine performance in a dual-purpose motorcycle designed for effortless street riding will find it at their local Kawasaki dealership. The Kawasaki KLX250S is a dual sport that does everything well, and if you decide to add a couple modifications it does everything exceptionally well! Though its the heaviest of the group by 20-plus pounds, the weight isnt a factor while riding. Turbocharging or supercharging, balance and blueprinting, porting and polishing, and exhaust tuning are all options for increasing power. DRY WEIGHT: 262 lbs. Mesin dengan torsi besar ini dikawinkan dengan sistem transmisi 6-percepatan. For the most part, the motor is the limiting factor. Not a rehash . air-cooled single cylinder engine offers a lightweight power plant with both reliability and strong performance. This is what Kawasaki engineers and designers concluded before taking their clean sheets of papers and designing the bike that would raise dual-sport standards and become a true riding companion for people all over the world.This wonderful initiative was taken no more than five years ago (better late than never), and the bike first saw the motorcycle saloons and test drives as a 2006 model year.The motorcycling public received this bike with great enthusiast as it proved capable of enduring harsh riding conditions with the help of its 250cc four-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC, four-valve single.Proof of the fact that Kawasaki people were right when designing it, the KLX250S went way further than its target public and managed to be the right choice for the most advanced enduro and motocross riders.For 2009, Kawasaki decided it was time to upgrade the bikes main features and give it a nicer look. Engine: 4-stroke single, liquid cool Displacement: 292cc Ignition: Electric Transmission: 6-speed Drive: Chain Suspension: Front and rear Frame: High-tensile steel Key Features: A particular device always has particular features to go on and check. (high/avg/low) 60.3/58.9/56.8, (This article Trick Ponies: 250 Dual Sport Shootout was published in the February 2013 issue of Rider magazine.). First published 10 April 2013 by Andy Davidson Comfortable cruising speed on both is said to be around 60mph. With 50 years of riding experience, Don Williams is a fan of all kinds of motorcycles. It makes it perfect for cruising around town, riding up fire trails, or making your way down back alleys. The Dunlop D605 tires are a good match off-road. Electronic instrument pods include clocks and dual tripmeters, with the Kawasaki having the only tachometer and the Honda the only gas gauge (the Yamaha uses a fuel warning light). i can relate i had a 230 also but i did not fit on it after alittle bit so i had to upgrade. 2. you can also look into XR400 they do really good dual sported. KLX250 + Big Bore Kit = one fantastic dual purpose bike. Now, the choice remains on you if this bike is for you or not. Make Kawasaki. My understanding is that it is a KLX unit reprogrammed to be adjustable to suit the 331 kit. Emission standards make the bike run lean from the factory, so once you have more fuel going to the engine you will notice a noticeable increase in power. any recommendations or a KLX 250 would be idea? Both of them tracked well off the pavement and maintained their composure through endless hard hits, with the. KlX 250 has a digital DC-CDI ignition system that enables easy starts and reliability under harsh conditions, regardless of RPM variation. I have never done shim type valves, but having watched the process on this Honda engine, I would not worry about doing it myself. The chassis uses a steel-perimeter frame and an aluminum swingarm. Combining awesome engine performance with light enduro handling, the KLX250S is a never ending source of fun both on and off the asphalt and a very possible leader of the quarter-liter dual-sport class. And it workspower builds quickly with a nice rush toward the 10,000 rpm peak. So, in response to popular demand, we decided this week to chat with Associate Editor Teejay Adams about her recent experience at the Yamaha Champions Riding School. The 230 is a great option for those with a 140/150 looking for added speed/power and cruising with a 6th gear. Mine is not stock but most people claim 95mph or so out of a DRZ. This contributes to improved responsiveness and power, as well as increased fuel economy to help battle higher gasoline prices. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159970&highlight=Unite, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Engine: 249.00 ccm. Bore x Stroke: 72.0 x 61.2mm The engine is mounted towards the bottom of the perimeter frame, helping to deliver a low center of gravity and enhanced maneuvering on tight trails. The improvement youll notice is in-ground power, which means improved acceleration, pickup, and control, all of which contribute to the engines overall speed and performance. Way easier than having to remove cams to access the shim. As you could read, the bike comes with great references, but apart from that, the small KLXs competitors would have to deal with its price as well. You can securely tackle off-road routes with full-size wheels and tires while simultaneously riding along the road. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Displacement: 249cc But if it gets too buzzy at 60 MPH, that would not be good DS. 4. Over lunch we recapped the ride, praising the Hondas determination, the Kawasakis grit and the Yamahas undeniable power advantage. While the ratio between the first and sixth gear is 3.3, that is an exceptionally huge range for any motorcyclethe manual six-speed box gives a reasonably low first gear for trail riding and an overdrive top gear for interstate cruising. 3. Please compare correctly. Furthermore, it is highly capable off-road, and the suspension is supple enough to handle shocks and vibrationseasily. Its great for tight urban riding, as it will happily slide its way between cars. Final Drive: Chain (#520, 14T/41T) You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Seller is asking $ 4900.00 vs a 5,550 for a KLX300 with a warranty and brand new. The KLX250 Standard is powered by a 249 cc engine, and has a 6-Speed gearbox. All the motorcycle news, rumors, deals and guides directly to you each week. Instagram: Good on fuel. This is a fuel-injected single-cylinder 4-valve liquid-cooled engine. Suzuki wants $6500 for the DR650 or DRZ400 I rode around Las Vegas and surrounding area with a 2010 KLX 250s. Also, the 16-way compression and damping adjustable unit now offers 10.0 inches of travel instead of 10.2 on the 2009 model year. ?It won't vent and move fast enough then.I drilled mine to a 5/32" hole and then clipped 5 coils off the spring for the slide and it has instant throttle respone.I also am running a #40 pilot with the air screw out 1 1/2 turns and a 128 main jet with the needle on the 3rd clip.It wheelies good and has plenty of power.I just don't know how you "blocked " the slide holes and have it run good.it defies logic as it can't vent the pressure when it opens under WOT. . 1. Venditore professionale. Thinking of a dual porpoise bike. You will have to spend more money on parts if you want to increase performance. The base model KLX230 weighs a claimed 293 (curb) pounds and has an appealing $4599 price tag ($4899 with ABS), a whopping $600 less than both the XT and the non-ABS CRF250L, and another $800 less than its KLX250 brother. The Kawasaki KX 250 is considered a high-revving motocross bike with a top speed of around 87 mph. Kawasaki KLX250S Specs PRICE: $4,699.00 MSRP ENGINE: 4-stroke, Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, Single-cylinder DISPLACEMENT: 249 cc BORE X STROKE: 72.0 x 61.2 mm COMPRESSION RATIO: 11.0:1 IGNITION: Digital CDI TRANSMISSION: 6-speed WHEELBASE: 56.5 in. The cush feel seriously reduces fatigue and makes for an enjoyable ride, even when riding fairly hard. Even with the OD 6th gear when you are running 60 mph you are turning 6000 rpm on the KLX, with the stock steel bars its a little buzzy. 2007 Modal. The bike will cruise comfortably at 100KPH (62MPH) all day long. Me and my butt can attest to that after a couple of long road trips. For specs and a photo gallery, click to page 2. It is available in 1 colors in the Malaysia. The last time Rider corralled a herd of 250 dual-sports (April 2008), we chose the thriftiest models available in the face of rising gas prices. 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