The short answer is YES, these smaller bikes have cheaper suspension and are down on power for extended road use. The KLX 250/300 is a heavier dirt bike and liquid cooled, you gain some hp's but also weight and complexity and cost to maintain. Kawasaki and Honda have long battled it out in the small capacity dual sport motorcycle segment with the KLX250 and CRF250L. The Honda has the advantage in the braking department. Some features of this site require JavaScript. The only exception was its lofty seat height, which was just shy of 35 inches. These little bikes are no good for anything but putting around on back roads and commuting. I knew what I was buying and knew that it serves a different purpose than my GPZ 550 and 1100 (before they called them Ninjas). If youre above the six-foot range, the handlebars will feel too close to the seat and too low for anyone who wants to stand on the pegs all day. Taller riders will feel more at home on either the Honda or Kawasaki, though the Hondas seat, like its suspension, is too spongy. Kawasaki is also trying to phase out the KLX250. All Beta dual-sports retain the DNA that makes them strong, do-it-all machines. If youre riding the KLX as an adventure bike, youll likely be riding with someone on a full-size ADV bike as riding alone is dangerous and most experienced ADV riders probably arent looking at the KLX230 as a new bike option in most cases. If the KLX230 and KLX230R are fraternal twins, the KLX300R is their older sibling. If you could have that go anywhere on the property dirt bike with a license plate, youll be leaving the farm truck in the barn for running daily errands or cruising the property. It comes from the factory tuned very soft, and there is no easy fix because the shock and forks are non-adjustable, except for rear spring preload. Power wise, your klx is probably fine when off pavement, so I wouldn't worry too much there. Thanks John. Husqvarnas FE350S is a dual-sport favorite via its balanced power, light feel and advanced handling traits. Im sure Ill get years of service from the bike. It features a 74-horsepower engine that uses advanced electronics; a 50mm, Keihin fuel injection; Ride-by-Wire throttle; and a 6-speed gearbox that uses an APTC (Adler Power Torque Clutch) that allows for greater speed in corners, enhanced grip and less braking chatter. And, as mentioned, their MSRPs are comparable. Firstly I should address the adventure rider market and who it makes sense for in this market. Not underpowered for its size, but underpowered for my personal tastes. The new engine is lighter, uses new injectors for a power increase, and has a new diaphragm clutch material for smooth action and enhanced feel. The only thing Im missing on the 230 at this point is a kick-start. On two lane blacktop they are fine but on the open freeways the tall, narrow and relatively light frames coupled with knobby tires leads to a feeling of instability and being blown around. But, it makes you feel like Graham Jarvis as you yell Jarvis while blasting by your friends struggling to hold up a full-size dirt bike.The KTM is my full size dirt bike that everyone told me would be too small. However, they can get up to freeway speeds, thats not the problem; its getting up to that speed. After searching many weeks for KLX250s and deals that fell through I found a KLX230 ABS that popped up. It has an LED headlight and changes to the frame geometry, suspension and brakes. Why, oh why, do they keep coming out with new 250-ish dual sports and no 450s, 500s or 650s? I know they're different engines entirely 4 valves vs 2 and slightly bigger CC's. At least the color is the same). It pumps out 250cc-like power and handles exceptionally well. Its an easy and unintimidating motorcycle to ride both on- and off-road, and you can get it with ABS. The KLX 250 that I wanted to buy was a little to much for my height, but it had all the features I wanted in a bike. And just plan on riding not shredding the trails. Up front, the 41mm fork has just under 8.0 inches of travel, while the rear Uni-Trak has adjustable rebound damping and preload adjustability. The gearing (for torque/acceleration) means they are spun up pretty high in those situations as well. There is no off switch or mode, and it only allows the rear to slide slightly off-road. Your review and rating will help rank 2021 On-Off Road . That puts the camo version over our $5500 budget by $99. The Honda and Yamaha share the same MSRP at $5199, though the Hondas ABS-fitted option (which we tested) checks in at $5499. Thanks, Hey Bill, thanks for reaching out with that. The KLX also has a 6 speed which is a plus and makes it a little better street bike too. It is a great bike for a certain segment of the market. I don't think the 20 cc will matter much at freeway speeds. Tornado 2 Pants:REVIT! The 2020 Yamaha XT 250 has an MSRP of $5,199, while the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 230 has an MSRP of $4,599. People are always staring at it. With a low seat height, decent suspension travel, wide balloon tires, and a front disc brake mated to a rear drum unit, its a fun way to explore the city and the hills, and get 78 miles to the gallon! You adapt but it just makes it a bit difficult. If youre 62 and up like myself, youll look slightly silly perched on top of the KLX before youll feel uncomfortably cramped, but that feeling will eventually set in as well. Its 233cc power plant is just too small for us power-hungry Americans. All three are fun little around-town go-getters and decent commuters, as long freeways arent part of the equation. I'm 5-9" 170 and my feet can touch the ground on the KLX230. This becomes more of an issue when the bike is ridden aggressively. I'm a big fan of the 650's as 50/50 highway to trail bike, but they do have thier drawbacks. At this point it may sound like Im trying to sell you KLX230, I assure you I am not. But I love Kawasaki, been riding them since I was a teenager. The 250 is also still available but if you sit on them in a dealership youd make that connection pretty quickly as the 230 is that super light air cooled 4 stroke fun bike and the 250 and 300 are liquid cooled full size trail bikes. What I can say is that as an urban explorer the bike is fabulous. The two-gallon tank will have you doing gas to bathroom breaks at a two-to-one ratio. Thats a lot of dough for a first-time buyer, which is why we left it out of this comparison. Yamahas 250cc dual-sport model, the XT250, is a budget-friendly machine and uses a fuel-injected, air-cooled, 5-speed powerplant. Husqvarnas FE501S rates as one of our favorites. Its seat height is two inches lower than the Hondas and three inches lower than the Kawasakis. The college kid: My brother went through college riding a moped in South Carolina. The tires will have to be upgraded on them for off road duty as well. It pumps out 250cc-like power and handles exceptionally well. Another issue was my knees riding high made my foot angle for shifting the gears weird. Powered by a 233cc fuel-injected, air-cooled four stroke single, it packs 20 HP and 11 lb-ft of torque. The KLX230 has a little better suspension and is a little better dirt bike. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Copyright ThumperTalk, Inc. - All rights reserved.ThumperTalk is a registered trademark. It comes standard with a radiator fan to help with cooling under a load. [ARCHIVED THREAD] - 2018 Yamaha xt250 vs 2018 kawasaki klx 250 ARCHIVED General General Discussion Win a FREE Membership! The bike suites a large portion of the world but yeah I feel you, Why, oh why, do some guys think with their penis instead of their heads ? Bridgestone Trail Wing TW-302. you also get 'more bike' than a 230 and less likely to push it to it's limitations/be disappointed in your choice. Access from your Country was disabled by the administrator. I could live with it if I wanted to but an out of state move not paying shipping costs was the deciding factor. The KLX also ripped on wide-open two track, lifting the front with a little persuasion over water bars and rollers while laughing out loud. It features electric start and has decent travel in the suspension8.9 inches up front and 7.1 inches in the rear. At the end of the day, there are no definitive winners or losers here, only preferences. However, we were quite surprised by how good the XTs suspension actually is, more so than youd think by just looking at this bike. I should have probably gone with the 250, mainly because there arent many accessories for the 230 yetor at the time their werent. Moto7007, I've revised my list. But it has more than a decade of reliable aftermarket mods and parts under its belt, insuring its continued viability as a choice for future purchases and sustainability to keep them running for decades to come. [2] The 2022 KLX230S retains most of the original models parts and identity, but thanks to a new suspension setup, it is far more accessible with a seat height of 32.7 inches. Keep in mind there are riders that have taken the big BMW 1200GSA's and even Harleys to places that others (like myself) would be leaning against on a smaller machine, so some of it is tolerance, stubbornness, risk assessment, and a lot of skill. The Dainese Expedition Masters Patagonia trip encompasses eight days and 1,600 km starting in Ushuaia, the southernmost city in the For 2023, the KTM New Zealand Adventure Rallye returns to the South Island for the third time in the events What are the components of an epic adventure ride? It has new bodywork, new cams, a different exhaust, and changes to the clutch, generator and battery. Keeping its admired heritage in mind, the KLX230S is derived from the popular KLX230 with modified front and rear suspension that lowers overall seat height by over two inches from the KLX230 model. Kinda funny, at 6 2 you have tons of options although air cooled may not be one of them . Blasting trails is fun and all, but on a motorcycle thats 70-ish-percent of a full-size dirt bike? 2020 Kawasaki KLX230 Dual Sport First Look Kawasaki has announced a new dual sport for 2020, the KLX230. Ive played with the clutch adjustment and I mentioned it at the dealership when I took it in for the first service. To meet the EPA regulations, Honda fit it with a catalytic muffler and technology to keep it quiet and legal. Compared to the Honda and Yamaha, the KLXs suspension does a better job soaking up the bumps and doesnt run out of wheel travel nearly as soon as the Honda or Yamaha. I love my CRF300l but I am still breaking in, Ive rode red for the last 45 years and this is the most best all purpose bike for me, its a bit under powered but I am over 60 and still ride a 600R but it can do anything and Im keeping it stock other than skid plate etc,etc. Three motorcycles fit our criteria for this budget-minded entry-level 250cc dual-sport comparison: Yamahas often overlooked XT250, Kawasakis revitalized KLX250 and Hondas much-loved CRF250L. Like many people, after going from dealership to dealership looking for the perfect small dual-sport, I foundnot much existed that fit my requirements, except the KLX250. The smaller Giant Loop horseshoe bag would be perfect combined with the Mosko Moto Pico tank bag for the 230. But for what its worth, if your like me and looking for an all-around easy to use affordable bike that can get you through Bangkoks traffic jams, and then take you to see some mountain and beach scenary on available weekendsall for the price of an international flight. If you are smaller and lighter they may serve you even better. For a 2023 buyers guide of two-strokes, click here. The Honda 250CC dual-sport bikes are nothing to write home about. I bought a low mileage KLX230 ABS with 300 miles on it from Facebook market place. Harumph! Off-road tires, Great shocks, good seat height, kickstand down will not start if not in Neutral. Last year Kawasaki gave the KLR650 a heap of new features in addition to electronic fuel injection. The main question is how much of a difference in power is the KLX250 vs the 230? And not only all this, but its also a looker! Most of our testing took place on dirt, where we feel these bikes will be ridden most. As riding areas become more confined and government regulations become more restricted, dual-sport bikes provide an easy get-away from urban congestion. Personally, off road riding as a beginner is better on the smaller bikes. Photo by Kevin Wing. Now I just need to pull the trigger on some lightweight luggage. I will ride 6-7 miles on dirt roads and around 3-4 miles on normal roads. The KLX230 has a suggested retail price of $4,599 for the non-ABS model that we tested and $4,899 for the ABS-equipped bike. The XR650L remains an air-cooled, 5-speeder that uses a CV carburetor. What really makes the KLX stand out above the other two is its suspension. Having a low cost of entry, a light curb weight of 291 pounds, an extremely low center of gravity, and rock-solid reliability (not carbureted) youll be riding more and death gripping your bars less. Excellent topic! We use cookies and browser activity to improve your experience and personalize both the content and advertising you see. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. That was one of the first things I noticed vs my friends riding style. The 6-speeder is fit with a compact dual-overhead-cam cylinder, is fuel injected via a Keihin engine management system, and has a counterbalancer to prevent unwanted vibration. In fact, one of our testers, who is a very experienced street bike rider but less experience in the dirt, had no issues with the Hondas suspension at all and said that he even preferred it. Sincerely, Will H. Put decent tyres on this bike and it handles surprisingly well off road. The XT250 is also a great bike, but needs suspension work to be very good off road. Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. I started riding 40 years ago, but I have not ridden in about 30 years. But the KLX230 gets an extra gear (6 speed vs 5 speed), 1.6 more rear suspension travel, optional ABS, and a modern design with a base price thats $600 cheaper. Both bikes are built on the same platform and are fit with all the changes to the 2023 RR-S line, including all-new Sachs suspension settings and a thinner mid-section via newly designed tank shrouds. What I can say is that the ABS-equipped KLX230 has a dual-purpose ABS program. Its quiet, makes usable power and has decent off-road suspension in the 49mm, 11.3-inch-travel fork and 11.6 inches of travel in the rear end. Its high-tech KYB fork, SOQI shock, and long wheel travel will keep the aggressive rider quite pleased, as will the Yamahas strong brakes. SWMs dual-sport RS300R is priced right and comes well equipped. The bottom line? Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by nacho squatcho, Nov 28, 2020. Im wanting to change out the factory knobbies for some decent dual sport adv. Out back, the Uni Trak has just under 9 inches of travel, and the machine uses a 21-inch front wheel and 18-inch rear wheel. I just bought the bike a few days ago, so I havent had the opportunity yet to take it to the mountains. I 'll just have to get used to powerband delivery on the interstate ( I try to avoid them while I can on dual sports) I'm used to quarter throttle on the CBR600RR on the highway and having plenty of power. Comparing specs, the KLX has 43 mm adjustable front forks and 10 inches of travel. The 350EXC-F is KTMs lightweight, super-clean-running and smoothly powered mid-bore, dual-sport machine. XT250 vs. KLX230 then? Yamaha XT250 model year 2008. Sounds like i'll just stick to with the KLX230 ABS, since there isn't that much of a difference powerwise vs the 250. Side-By-Side Compare All Motorcycles NOW COMPARING Yamaha XT 250 Kawasaki KLX 230 however, im curious about Hondas supercub 125, but I tested a 125cc grom a couple of weeks ago..ugh, way too light and too small. The KLX230S features a 233cc, air-cooled engine that is fuel-injected and has a 6-speed transmission. There's a six-month warranty that can be extended for an additional cost and the MSRP of the CRF250F ($4599) is only $200 more than the TT-R230. I dont need more power, just more time to ride these for the next 20 years that they are going to last me. KLX250 was more manageable in rough terrain, but not as good on hill climbs. Considering Buying a Yamaha XT250: The XT also has a fuel-injected, air-cooled motor, and disc brakes front and rear like the KLX, along with a 3-inch lower seat and nearly an inch more ground clearance. I received the rear rack that was on backorder. Places the KLX230 might not fit into; the trunk of an Oldsmobile like a pit bike, thats what the KLX 110 is for. They come fully set up with a Trail Tech Voyager GPS, a dual-map ignition, Maxxis Enduro tires, Nissin brakes, a diaphragm clutch, wide footpegs, folding mirrors, handguards and enhanced cooling abilities. Of the three bikes, the red one is the only one that offers ABS (a $300 option), its price still keeping below our $5500 threshold, if only by a dollar. Same weight, 290 pounds. Let us know what you end up going with in the future. You better find yourself a long onramp. Despite having the narrowest profile (front and rear) tires of the three, the XTs stuck remarkably well to the dirt and gave the rider surprisingly good feedback. Its wrapped around a trellis frame and a rear subframe that houses a 13-liter (3.4-gallon) plastic fuel tank. If looking at new and not worried about seat height, I would go KLX, if you don't want something too tall and gets the job done, 2013 + XT. I dont see how you can go wrong. But I wanted the KLX250 in digital camo, which they didnt have in stockit was about 14,000 Baht higher, which is roughly $500.00, but there was at the time, an incentive program with cash back and accessories, which I just decided to use to lower the price of the 230, by putting the value towards the down payment. I've researched the market and made a short list. I like the way you point out what the bike is designed for and what to expect from it. https://www.thumpertalk.com/forums/ption/#:~:text=I found that both the,50 kg/mm, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. A big strike against the Yamaha when it comes to first-time riders is its tall 36.6-inch seat height. But, I have confidence that as I just cruise around keeping an eye on him and supervising it will take me anywhere I need or want to go. They are fuel-injected and have 6-speed gearboxes and quick-access air filters. (Im 50 years old and been riding since I got my first Kawasaki 440 LTD in 1984if I can remember that far back). Christinis all-wheel-drive system uses telescoping drive shafts to power the front wheel at a reduced speed so that it only engages when there is wheelspin in the rear. Black on black button markings is no help. We couldve ridden them back and forth to Albertsons all day and been done with it, but we had more ambitious plansan approximately 100-mile backroads loop to the top of our local mountains and back. Well, its been a while now and Ive had a chance to ride my KLX a bit. It can be enough. I like the 230 for a number of reasons. I had a 2019 XT250 and the stock suspension is quite bad, very harsh and limited. Different weapons for different jobs. The XT has changed little since its re-birth in 2013 when it got fuel injection and a few other goodies. My go fast days are behind me. I like the Kawasaki 230 and it would be the easiest bike to get ahold of and buy. Since this is its first year out with the all new design. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. and our But the KLX230 was more than $1000 cheaper and the dealer was giving massive incentives to promote its new product. Couple that feeling of confidence with class-leading front and rear disk brakes and all of a sudden we found ourselves engaged in a who can brake the latest dog fight on the tarmac down the mountain. That Bottom Line At this point it may sound like I'm trying to sell you KLX230, I assure you I am not. KAWASAKI KLX230: $4999; $5299, ABS KLX230 S MODEL ONLY. $4000-4100, out the door was $1000 less than what I had planned on spending. Which bike should I get. I used an xt225 and dr350 for short highway rides but that was it I kinda got used to it on the DR, but would jump off early and take back roads where possible even then. The stock bars are -inch and also painfully cheap to look at. I think power vs weight it does that fine. So I opted to leave the bike at his place to avoid the interstate. Kawasaki designed the high-tensile steel perimeter frame around the engine, which allowed it to be mounted lower in the chassis to deliver a low center-of-gravity, coupled with a short 53.5-inch wheelbase. Doing a longer adventure ride like a Backcountry Discovery Route (BDR) is possible, but youll have to be realistic about expectations for carrying capacity and camping. The KLX also has a low 34.8-inch seat height and short 54.3-inch wheelbase. It has proven to be very reliable. Who is the KLX enough for? Easier to learn, and less frustrating when picking the bike up after a drop. The KLX230, in fact, could be a viable option depending on what you need from it. Two years ago, we compared the WR250R with the KLX250 and CRF250L. Contact us if you can't find the one you need. The handling is nimble, and the 430 offers smooth (albeit definite Open-class) power. Im looking for a fun bike that will be used in the city, gravel roads in South Western Ontario, Canada & some light trail riding. When youre talking just 230cc here, its nice having the six-speed gearbox, which better utilizes every one of those precious cubic-centimeters. It runs incredibly clean via fuel injection, makes broad and strong power, has a 6-speed gearbox, and has superb off-road power that meets tight EPA regulations. Compare bike specs when loaded with Fuel, Luggage and Rider. No problem. I'm 6ft to give you an idea, just cramped my legs too much. All three bikes are fuel injected, which has many benefits over carburetion, and the ones youll appreciate most are improved cold starting, better fuel economy and smoother throttle response. Its fit with a low seat height and smooth, easy-to-manage power. 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