The KLX300R is the perfect trailbike for those wanting to cruise around after their kids or even bash through some more technical terrain. The Yamaha WR250F offers a 30-day warranty … Well I would say the Yamaha is more of a Race bike, and the Kawaski is more of a trail bike. Intermediate Class : Join Date: Mar 2004. Other … Last Online: 09-28-2006 06:56 PM. I have a couple of complaints though as far as a trail bike goes. Jason Explains Things Recommended for … Kudos to Kawasaki for doing an excellent job filling in the gaps in its off-road/dual sport entry-level line with the KLX230, and 230 and 300Rs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Honda CRF250F is smaller and $900 less expensive. October 22, 2019. I really like the looks of the 03' WR250f which my dealer wont receive until Late Jan/Early Feb. Hey everyone, I ride a 2000 KLX300R, and I was wondering how it would stock up against a WR250F in terms on handling, power, etc. You must log in or register to reply here. It is smaller than the 250 physically and 25 lbs lighter. Yamaha WR250F vs. Kawasaki KLX250S vs. Suzuki DRZ400S. Also, I replaced the Valves and springs with Kibblewhite as soon as I got the bike, you can read about the Head problems if you search. Latest. I don't have a pumper carb on my KLX but I did the dynojet kit, that made a world of difference and only cost about $45 on E-***, I removed the snorkel in the airbox and plug from the exhaust. You must log in or register to reply here. Found a dealer an hour and some change from me that had a great deal on the Kawasaki. the smog bullshit has to be removed, the carb needs to be re-jetted and stock exhaust is … I'd rather stay Kawa. First test of Kawasaki’s all-new 300 four-stroke off-road motorcycle. I for one wouldn’t want a trailbike built any other way. 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. The thing that stands out to me is how quiet … The KLX300R is fuel-injected, has a six-speed transmission, along with both front and rear disc brakes, and the 270mm/240mm disc brakes are on par with the WR250F (270mm/245mm) performance bike. I've heard good things about shorter riders & the KLX. Sep 21, 2006 #1. Let's hope 2021 is a bit better!!! By Trevor Hunter. KLX 300R vs. WR250F? Thanks to a liquid-cooled four-stroke engine, perimeter frame and plush suspension, this Kawasaki gives off-road riders the balance of power and handling they desire. Member. 2003 Pw50, Throttle Cable Installtion Issues. The YZ250FX is a focused racer with all the intensity of the YZ250F motocross bike, but it has electric start, a six-speed gearbox and off-road trappings. While the KLX300R boasts an extra 59cc over the 230, there isn’t night and day difference between the feel of the power. uni air filter, and MOST IMPORTANT, remove the snorkel, and CUT OUT A BIG HOLE IN THE TOP OF YOUR AIR BOX. Location: 713. I like the 250F so much I think I'm gonna hand down the KLX to my brother. It goes just like the YZ. Could not find a WR250F within 200 miles of me for what I was willing to pay. YZ450FX vs. WR450F. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The hp figures are something like 25 RWHP vs. 35 RWHP (or 37 once you do the simple 3x3 mod) and while the WR-R is slightly lighter, its not that significant. I know I am all over the place but with all the input from other treads I keep looking at diferent machines. The difference it weight is wonderful, The KLX is just so top heavy. KLX300R's rear brake made it real easy to get silly with this bike without locking up the rear wheel and stalling the engine. 10. Other than that it is bone stock. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Ride Review. Again, just my opinion. Both the Honda CRF250F and Kawasaki KLX300R offer a six-month warranty with the option to extend the warranty at an additional cost. I am 6' tall 170 lbs. - Mark #11. Mar 13, 2003 #1. are you using the kx as a woods bike at all? Yamaha WR250F vs. Kawasaki KLX250S vs. Suzuki DRZ400S . 6 years ago. I like the WR-R a lot (I jut recommended it over the DRZ in my last post), but let's keep it fair. By Andrew Oldar. The 300 is a faster machine, but it still has a mild-mannered delivery well suited to entry-level riders. Mar 13, 2003 #1. A GPX TSE250, a WR250F, and the KLX300R. Which bike and why. Spread the love. Ya I'm using the KX250F as a woods bike, or trying to. The KLX300R raises the bar for other beginner dirt bikes by offering a larger DOHC liquid-cooled engine, larger fuel tank, and plenty of rear wheel travel, but it also raise the price tag by … Story by Jimmy Lewis/Trevor Hunter; Photos by Craig Hunter/Gabe Adams. first the pipe of your choice. The soft approach. The KLX has had the airbox lid removed, and the suspension re-done by Mx-Tech. Really happy to read that someone else had this dilemma ! Tests. The KLX300R is back! Thanks for your response! A new (06 on) wr250f would crush that modded klx. Hello everyone. JavaScript is disabled. Krabill, Feb 10, 2009 #12. I love the hell out of each, but each has their place. It was not designed for that. ADDITIONAL VEHICLE FEATURES: … Joined Sep 21, 2006 Messages 2 Likes 0. Yamaha, in the meantime, only offered mildly tuned trail bikes like the WR450F and WR250F for this segment. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. Mainly enduro trail riding with minimal amount of track riding. JavaScript is disabled. A dual-piston caliper and 270 mm rotor handles braking duties up front while a single-piston caliper and 240 mm rotor can be found out back. Krabill Long timer. Best Yard in Town! Let's hope 2021 is a bit better!!! The 2020 Yamaha WR250R is an interesting member of the WR family. oh, in reponse to your thread. More Reviews. 2020 Kawasaki Lineup CLICK HERE to SHOP Kawasaki Dirt Bike Parts : https://amzn.to/2IS68a3 Kawasaki has released the all new 2020 KX250 motocross bike. Spring Lawn Care | Dethatching, Aeration, Overseeding, Fertilizing - Duration: 11:39. The Blue War. KDX200 Gearing for Woods Riding - Anyone Run 13/50? By Andrew Oldar. A Yamaha WR250F is lighter and … Anyone looking to get into dirt bike riding for the first time or getting back into it again should put these three very good motorcycles on their shopping list. The engine is a tractor and the suspension is incredibly plush. The DJ kit elimated the poor cold running and provided the correct jets to update for the intake and exhaust mods. The major point for me too is the weight, 240 vs 300 is really important and I guess I'm ready to invest some time and money to enjoy a powerful moto. How about WR250F vs KLX300 ? MSRP $5,499 . (hey, do you know Don Gerald Bird-Bird's fishing tackle?). Current ride is a mint IT200 dialed in real nice, tight woods #1, trails, fire roads and putting around with my son on his PW80. Why is my bike so hard to get into neutral. Need four stroker for sure... #2 10-13-2004, 09:29 PM pikle311. GPX was out of stock. 2009 Kawasaki KLX250S vs. 2008 Yamaha WR250R - Comparison Test. Is that still worth it especially with the new technology that has come out over the years? I know of a very nice, barely used 98KLX300 not far from you in Spokane. Now that’s changed. By Ryan Dudek. February 18, 2009. Latest. Joined Sep 19, 2002 Messages 144 Likes 0. Posts: 281 Re: TTR250 or klx300r or xr250r??? The KTM 250XCF has the same power output as the motocross version. Although one might think the WR250R is a street-legal version of the off-road WR250F… get your white bros catalogue out, and you to can build a wr250f killer, hears how. It then all boils down to personal preference on what you want out of the bike. The KLX has had the airbox lid removed, and the suspension re-done by Mx-Tech. Member. for anyone with a KLX300R. Photo by Kevin Wing. It is by no means a racing bike. I'm definatly considering putting a light kit on a 2006 KX250F as my best option. Thread starter KLX_Rider; Start date Sep 21, 2006; KLX_Rider. FEATURING: 292 cc liquid-cooled four-stroke single with DOHC and fuel injection; Lightweight perimeter frame; Trail-tuned long travel suspension ; MODELS: 2021. The FX is a racer, and is imported as a closed-course, competition bike. The KLX300R doesn't have the bells and whistles of the WR250F such as a headlight and instrument panel, but the 300R doesn't have an $8599 price tag either. Currently I own two motorcycles. I'm looking to replace my 2000 kdx with a thumper but a want a thumper with sick performance. Close. wr250f vs yz426 vs klx300 trail riding lynx pass. I'm 6 ft 200 lbs. It is a weekend fun bike. If I was buying a new one the Yamaha would be awful tempting, but if my primary use was tooling around with my kid I would pick the KLX, it is a very tame but able dirt bike. Not a bad thing, but if you looking for a more modern, aggressive bike, it's the 250F. Thread starter scairns; Start date Mar 13, 2003; scairns. With more riding! I know I am all over the place but with all the input from other treads I keep looking at diferent machines. The 300R has a spark arrestor and low-fuel warning light, as does the CRF250F. Workaday commuters to urban playbikes to high-country trailbikes. Sep 21, 2006 #1. October 3, 2019. Re: Yamaha WR250F or WR450F ?? I like the bike a lot. the 450 is a piece of chit in stock form. KDX200 Gearing for Woods Riding - Anyone Run 13/50? There is a fully EPA compliant version of the same bike (the WR250F) which has a locked EFI system and a few more off-road features like a headlight and radiator fan. close. Posted by '13 BMW G650GS & Yamaha TT-R230. On paper, Yamaha’s off-road bikes have their designated purpose with the FX and WR lineups, but we’ve found the YZ450FX and WR450F to be a lot more similar than one might think. This bike features the best brakes of the bunch. Tagged Kawasaki KLX300 and WR250X ripping around on the Kansas backroads. The KLX is old(er) machine with more mellow traits. Waddia think? Keeping in mind of course that the WR250F is more of a performance bike so it uses a different, lighter (and more expensive) frame. Definitely, it's two different moto and maintenance is different too, I take that in consideration. TTR250 or klx300r or xr250r??? Problem is the bike lacks potential, for anything more than a trail bike. KLX230R. A dual-sport BMW G650GS and a trail bike Yamaha TTR230. The 2008 klx450 and the crf450x have my attention but they both have wide ratio trannys and excess weight. My buddy has one. $5100 loaded on my truck. I get it pretty good down here at 1500ft and when I go up the forrest it's fine at staging, but starts crapping out at 3500ft and up. I got all the info from planetklx.com . If I was looking for a used model I would lean toward the KLX. i use a pro circut muffler with no baffels, and a white bros head pipe. IMO the 250F is a "hotter" machine, especially if you're not vertically challenged. LOL - anything is mellow compared to your bike! But the most attractive feature is the price. There is no natural competitor for the $5499 KLX300R, so it fills a niche nicely. Honda CRF250L vs. Kawasaki KLX250 vs. Yamaha WR250R | Dueling Dual Sports. More Tests. 2003 Pw50, Throttle Cable Installtion Issues. As the leader of the KLX ® lineup, the KLX300R combines the best of both engine and chassis performance to create the ultimate lightweight, fun off-road machine. i'll start from bone stock. It's bottem end power is kinna lacking, it's fine for normal stuff but just does'nt have the grunt to lug in a higher gear up steep stuff. I am going to buy a bike in the next couple of weeks. The KLX300R is 17 pounds heavier than the Honda, and 28 pounds heavier than the Yamaha. Bikes. We compare the latest entry-level 250cc dual-sport bikes from Japan. Each bike does their own thing the best. KLX ® 300R. I recently picked up a KX250F and love it. 2020 Yamaha WR250R. it's super light, I can heave it over logs and what not, it ripps on the top end, and putts around the tight stuff. With more riding! CN. I'm playing with gear ratios right now. To get a WR250 for that amount it could be 10 years old. I could get a Honda CRF250F or a Kawasaki KLX300R that is 1-2 years old for about 4-5000 dollars. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300 Specifications. From what I have read, Reddit suggest a Yamaha WR250 or WR450. The engines of the two Kawies feel similar and while there are similarities in the suspension there are also vast differences. I am new to the board and i have a quick question. Why is my bike so hard to get into neutral. I love the KTM 250EXCF but you won't find a "deal" on one. Archived. With a tractable engine and comfortable chassis, the KLX300R is the ideal partner for off-road adventures. Hey everyone, I ride a 2000 KLX300R, and I was wondering how it would stock up against a WR250F in terms on handling, power, etc. (a patch, I know) THE BOG, gezz I'm working on that too, seems I can't get rid of it, seems I just moove the bog around with jetting, and pump timing. 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