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Liked your video and story, man! Showcasing, that every choice of bike has personal reasons as well as often forgotten, while looking for the "perfect all round dual sport for everyone". Choose what you feel good on, choose what you think looks sexy, choose what you like.
Picked up my 2020 camo klx 250 in April. Man am I glad I did. So worth it. Only had experience on a TTR 225 prior to it. Learned a lot about on road riding but having a dual sport is the most amazing thing. Coming home from work spot a trail oh screw it let’s go check it out. About to change the front sprocket to a 13 tooth though and get some more torque out of it.
I been watching a lot of videos, and I have really enjoyed this video. It's nice to take a break from detail spec's and here an honest feeling of the bike.
KLX250S is currently my favorite 250cc bike. I have riden a crf250x, wr250f and yz250f in the past and still come back to the KLX250S. It's just so comfortable and with a decent set of off road tyres it kills just about anything.
I hate you for doing this Video😂!! Perfect music… Great Shots… The whole Thing is almost epic!!! I was just checking KLX Reviews… Now I am buying One!!!
Good vid on real trails taking that thing to its limits! Is that the Gunnison area? Even after you get a real trail bike....always keep a dual sport around. I went from a BMX kid to dual sporter, to a AA enduro racer, now just a mnt biker (pedal). I miss my dual sports (xl250 and 350) adventuring the most. Hope to do again some day soon. Time flies........I should do it next summer(!).
I have a KLR650 and I ride in the woods more than the streets and the 650 is very comfortable and powerful but also unforgiving on tight trails with large rocks and roots and mud because its heavy and tall. My friend has a KLX250 and I am thinking of down sizing to it. I like that it is street legal but still mainly a dirt bike and with an aftermarket header, exhaust pipe and a lower tooth gear they are powerful and torquey.
yup!! the KLX250 does well on very tight single track. Ive taken this guy on tight single track and is very comfortable believe it or not because its so plush you cant even go that fast on tight stuff. at 13/50 gearing my top speed is about 73 mph..so something to consider. Also the klx250 does better on tighter stuff vs the 701 enduro to give ya an idea
I had a similar situation a couple of years ago, I wanted a 250 trail bike and in the UK it was a very limited market. The Yamaha had been discontinued due to lack of sales because of it's high price, so the choice was between the KLX and the CRF/L. I looked at it logically and the KLX was a far better machine, WHY?. Well 1) Far better suspension that was adjustable.2) Better ground clearance.3) Lighter. 4) £500 ($650) cheaper. Ok so the Honda made about 1 hp more but that was equaled out with the extra weight. With the money saved on the price over the Honda I added a fender eliminator, FMF pipe, fuel controller, larger sump guard, and a 14t front sprocket. These mods made it even better and an ideal little dual sport. The only downside on the KLX is the location of the coolant tank but that can be protected. All in all a great little bike. If the new KLX300 comes to the UK I will be first in line to buy one.
Great video, your advice is spot on with starting out with a bike that your very confident on/possibly can flat foot,but your statement of low seat height is very misleading. It has a 35" seat height. Only 1.6" lower than the WR. Yamaha TW 200's seat height: 31.1" & the XT 225 has a 31.9" seat height. I'm 5' 11" & a 30" inseam and rode the entire TAT solo (from the East Coast 5.5K miles) no problem with my lowered WR 250R at 34.5" seat height. But after year of riding ( and never starting out on shorter bikes) I'm still looking for a lower bike so I can get my feet down off road if I want to. I rode full dresser Harley's on gravel roads, owned a GSA for years, have a WR and am interested in the KTM 390 Adv at 33.6" seat height, but I'm also wanting to shift towards a TW 200 or a XT 225 instead of the WR just so I can have more fun and more confidence. I'm 54 year old and have crashed enough over the years to want to start to take it easy and just have more fun. Last tid bit- wear all the gear all the time even if your just putting around your yard at 10 mph. The one time I didn't do that cost me 4 year of not riding and I still limp ever day. Hope that helps someone. cheers
After a 40+ year riding break, I got my endorsement and then bought a Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT. After riding it for awhile, I determined I wanted to improve my off pavement skills so I did a thorough search on 250cc class dual sports. On paper my initial choices were KLX250, CRF250L, XT250, & WR250R. I also strongly considered a DRZ400S. I ended up eliminating the KLX250 because I couldn’t get a good deal. Paying MSRP, Destination, Preparation, and Doc Fees isn’t a good deal. I also have a 9.5% sales tax where I live. The CRF250L fell into the same category but was also eliminated being 12 pounds heavier than the KLX. My actual best deals were on the XT250 & WR 250R (DRZ400S was same price out the door as WR250R). I also worried about the seat height and was very close to getting the XT250 because of that. In the end I selected the WR250R. Weight and no Fuel injection eliminated the DRZ. After putting nearly a 1000 miles on the WR250R I’m happy with it for the most part, but do wish it were lower. All the bikes listed were good choices.
I saw a comparative Video between CRF and KLX and the Kawa can not start easy in cold temperatures. That’s a reason, we’re I live to delete KLX from my list.
Your reasons are pretty much the same as why I got my KLX300. I've ridden bikes with 37-38 inch seat heights and I am not comfortable on them and getting on and off without standing on the foot pegs is impossible for me. The only thing they missed with on the KLX is they need stiffer springs for all but the lightest riders and I wish they had a wider ratio transmission. I already did springs and I'm working on a gearing solution for the transmission right now.
I'm 5'8 and all through high school I had a honda xr650 and after that a kawasaki klx 650. Not once did I question the seat hieght and my ability. But fast forward to adulthood and now I'm questioning the seat hieght shopping for a new bike lol
Next, you should try a WR250F. That has over 37 inch seat height, but now that you are used to off road, it will feel like a rocket. Yes, it's high maintenance, but you can put a plate on it, and the balance and control are great.
100% He is really good at making videos! been following him since the beginning and he has been growing incredibly fast. guaranteed he will be the next big channel on YT!
I'd love to try one...seems like it would be a great buddy bike to introduce friends into the sport. I learned on a Drz 400s and have since up grated to a Drz 400e and an Xr 400 😂 the 500exc will hopefully be next 👍
ive ridden all of those bikes and all are great! the 500 EXC is def something to ride! has toooonnnnnnss of low end even more than my 701 enduro. amazing bike if you buy that! wont regret it! i know a few peeps with 30k miles on it too!
Inspired by fortine? Great video. I still think the wr250r is the right bike for me, but ill probably end up getting a klx250 due to price and availability. For some reason there are no wr's at dealerships. The price jump I don't think is justified anyways.
The klx is a bike that gives you a lot for the money. My friend who is taller than me has one and the klx suits a taller rider. I have an xt250 which is the best choice for me. It takes a beating and has never let me down. I like it's bigger fuel tank, tighter turning radius and I prefer the air cooled. (Less to worry about for maintenance or in crashes) The xt is a couple of inches lower than the klx which is perfect for my 30 inch inseam. I like being able to waddle through when the going gets too hairy. I couldn't do that on a klx 250.
I picked up the KLX230 a few months ago for the same reasons you mentioned. , unfortunately since its a new model it doesn't have a lot of parts available.
I think we've all had the same conversation whenever we look at a bike - having one now heh Glad to see your still loyal to your KLX after flirting with that KTM heh Good vid, nice views Tx4V👏
im planning to upgrade mine soon buddy! im just working on a camping set up with the KLX250 and stuff and modifying my truck first. cant wait to try out a modded klx250 out in these trails!
np buddy! I am using the ram mount as of now. i am trying to figure out how to attach a dual gps mount soon. Not sure if you seen grham Jarvis and his dual mounts. think it will come in handy since i can benefit from 2 gps when exploring
First bike I started riding trails on as an adult. I had experience as a kid but it was fairly limited and I had rode bikes. The 250s made getting back up to speed really easy, and allowed me to go places I shouldn't have been (making it fun again). Saving for a 450l as we speak because the klx was not my bike and it's hard to borrow something that's 600 miles away.
Hey there! I'm close to buy a new bike but not sure which buying. Sure, I am falling in love with Klx 250, however I keep in mind other options. In despite of, in my country I cant find wr250r (only motocross version or only enduro) or Crf250L (only cross or Rally, but last one is not an option by me) , also Klx is about 7000us here. Due to that, Im not pretty sure if I must choose a new Klx 250 or buy a used bike (I just to find 2014 Husqvarna for 8500us with almost 21747 milles and dont know how many hours) I do every dat about 26milles also at weekends about 50milles or more. I dont know much about bikes, so I do not if perhaps the Husqvarna maintenance could be so expensive to long journeys or continuous use. Nethier I strong fan to Hard enduro. So that do you suggest me Klx 250 or use Husqvarna? Thanks, btw. And greetings from Colombia
Well, what do you have more prefrence in and what would you like to LEARN down the road. more hard enduro, or more dual sporting? I have both a husky and a klx250 so know both brands pretty well. are you going to be doing a lot of road, meaning maybe 20 - 30 miles road on your trips? or more like 2 - 5 miles
Try getting a moto version of the KLX or WR - they make a ton of "street/plate" kits for those . Like a KX or YZ style. Depending on what country your in also theres a lot of tourist rent A Bike places that rotate out their fleet and you may be able to get a good fixer upper. They usually maintain their bikes real well, just have high miles - just a thought/option - good luck
lol man i love this random 1 stop by people who have no idea about me. i ridden all of the bikes and most of my subscribers know this. already ridden klx250, drz400, wr250f wr250r, the new klx300 crf300L and crf250L. and clearly you didn't understand my video.
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Nice honesty without ego getting in the way in your bike selection.
That black camo is the best looking by far too.
one of the reaosn I bought it! looks so dang pretty!
Kawasakis should be green lol i love my klx 250 good vid
That was half the reason I went with the klx over the Honda lol.
Great video mate, little KLX is very underrated. We even had a 150 join in on a ride the other day and handled the day no problems for a new rider.
I just picked up my own klx250s, I love it, dope video
thanks buddy! have fun ride safe!
Liked your video and story, man! Showcasing, that every choice of bike has personal reasons as well as often forgotten, while looking for the "perfect all round dual sport for everyone". Choose what you feel good on, choose what you think looks sexy, choose what you like.
I have a KLR 650 & love it, this weekend I'm getting a KLX from a friend.. excited to have on bike, also have a loaner for friends👍
Picked up my 2020 camo klx 250 in April. Man am I glad I did. So worth it. Only had experience on a TTR 225 prior to it. Learned a lot about on road riding but having a dual sport is the most amazing thing. Coming home from work spot a trail oh screw it let’s go check it out. About to change the front sprocket to a 13 tooth though and get some more torque out of it.
I had a 2007, put a 49 on the rear and an fmf pipe, a trail eating machine, loved that bike, but ended up with the WR even better!
This was a great overview for a recent noob. I'm 6'1" and have also been scratching my head about seat height. Not anymore!
I been watching a lot of videos, and I have really enjoyed this video. It's nice to take a break from detail spec's and here an honest feeling of the bike.
KLX250S is currently my favorite 250cc bike. I have riden a crf250x, wr250f and yz250f in the past and still come back to the KLX250S. It's just so comfortable and with a decent set of off road tyres it kills just about anything.
Even the carbureted one? Even stock?
I hate you for doing this Video😂!! Perfect music… Great Shots… The whole Thing is almost epic!!! I was just checking KLX Reviews… Now I am buying One!!!
Good vid on real trails taking that thing to its limits! Is that the Gunnison area? Even after you get a real trail bike....always keep a dual sport around. I went from a BMX kid to dual sporter, to a AA enduro racer, now just a mnt biker (pedal). I miss my dual sports (xl250 and 350) adventuring the most. Hope to do again some day soon. Time flies........I should do it next summer(!).
Buy used, dealers dont have squat.
Outstanding video, love the cinematography and storytelling. Excellent work!
I have a KLR650 and I ride in the woods more than the streets and the 650 is very comfortable and powerful but also unforgiving on tight trails with large rocks and roots and mud because its heavy and tall. My friend has a KLX250 and I am thinking of down sizing to it. I like that it is street legal but still mainly a dirt bike and with an aftermarket header, exhaust pipe and a lower tooth gear they are powerful and torquey.
yup!! the KLX250 does well on very tight single track. Ive taken this guy on tight single track and is very comfortable believe it or not because its so plush you cant even go that fast on tight stuff. at 13/50 gearing my top speed is about 73 mph..so something to consider. Also the klx250 does better on tighter stuff vs the 701 enduro to give ya an idea
Klr 650 tall? Maybe the last models.... it's a fantastic bike...vibrations apart
Love my KLR, but a KLX250/300 is definitely in my future...good video, and good choice.
I had a similar situation a couple of years ago, I wanted a 250 trail bike and in the UK it was a very limited market. The Yamaha had been discontinued due to lack of sales because of it's high price, so the choice was between the KLX and the CRF/L. I looked at it logically and the KLX was a far better machine, WHY?. Well 1) Far better suspension that was adjustable.2) Better ground clearance.3) Lighter. 4) £500 ($650) cheaper. Ok so the Honda made about 1 hp more but that was equaled out with the extra weight. With the money saved on the price over the Honda I added a fender eliminator, FMF pipe, fuel controller, larger sump guard, and a 14t front sprocket. These mods made it even better and an ideal little dual sport. The only downside on the KLX is the location of the coolant tank but that can be protected. All in all a great little bike. If the new KLX300 comes to the UK I will be first in line to buy one.
Great video, your advice is spot on with starting out with a bike that your very confident on/possibly can flat foot,but your statement of low seat height is very misleading. It has a 35" seat height. Only 1.6" lower than the WR. Yamaha TW 200's seat height: 31.1" & the XT 225 has a 31.9" seat height. I'm 5' 11" & a 30" inseam and rode the entire TAT solo (from the East Coast 5.5K miles) no problem with my lowered WR 250R at 34.5" seat height. But after year of riding ( and never starting out on shorter bikes) I'm still looking for a lower bike so I can get my feet down off road if I want to. I rode full dresser Harley's on gravel roads, owned a GSA for years, have a WR and am interested in the KTM 390 Adv at 33.6" seat height, but I'm also wanting to shift towards a TW 200 or a XT 225 instead of the WR just so I can have more fun and more confidence. I'm 54 year old and have crashed enough over the years to want to start to take it easy and just have more fun.
Last tid bit- wear all the gear all the time even if your just putting around your yard at 10 mph. The one time I didn't do that cost me 4 year of not riding and I still limp ever day. Hope that helps someone. cheers
Yes , helpful info , Thankyou very much.
After a 40+ year riding break, I got my endorsement and then bought a Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT. After riding it for awhile, I determined I wanted to improve my off pavement skills so I did a thorough search on 250cc class dual sports. On paper my initial choices were KLX250, CRF250L, XT250, & WR250R. I also strongly considered a DRZ400S. I ended up eliminating the KLX250 because I couldn’t get a good deal. Paying MSRP, Destination, Preparation, and Doc Fees isn’t a good deal. I also have a 9.5% sales tax where I live. The CRF250L fell into the same category but was also eliminated being 12 pounds heavier than the KLX. My actual best deals were on the XT250 & WR 250R (DRZ400S was same price out the door as WR250R). I also worried about the seat height and was very close to getting the XT250 because of that. In the end I selected the WR250R. Weight and no Fuel injection eliminated the DRZ. After putting nearly a 1000 miles on the WR250R I’m happy with it for the most part, but do wish it were lower. All the bikes listed were good choices.
what is your Hight?
wr is a step or 2 above the others you mentioned
I saw a comparative Video between CRF and KLX and the Kawa can not start easy in cold temperatures. That’s a reason, we’re I live to delete KLX from my list.
@@rzrian2386 6’1” (186 cm)
Your reasons are pretty much the same as why I got my KLX300. I've ridden bikes with 37-38 inch seat heights and I am not comfortable on them and getting on and off without standing on the foot pegs is impossible for me. The only thing they missed with on the KLX is they need stiffer springs for all but the lightest riders and I wish they had a wider ratio transmission. I already did springs and I'm working on a gearing solution for the transmission right now.
I'm 5'8 and all through high school I had a honda xr650 and after that a kawasaki klx 650. Not once did I question the seat hieght and my ability. But fast forward to adulthood and now I'm questioning the seat hieght shopping for a new bike lol
Next, you should try a WR250F. That has over 37 inch seat height, but now that you are used to off road, it will feel like a rocket. Yes, it's high maintenance, but you can put a plate on it, and the balance and control are great.
thanks buddy. ya I tried the wr250F, but I have a huskt TE250 2 stroke for the gnars :) wr250f is a great bike. few of my friends have them
@@RWWRENTAL 2 stroke is great. I would too, but most mechanics around my area are 4 stroke guys.
Will is absolutely underrated!
100% He is really good at making videos! been following him since the beginning and he has been growing incredibly fast. guaranteed he will be the next big channel on YT!
ha ha thanks I just like telling my story and places I visited. im nothing special. thanks for watching!
Try KLX250E year of manufacturing 2000 to 2007 ❤ its the Mature version Carburetor 😊
I'd love to try one...seems like it would be a great buddy bike to introduce friends into the sport. I learned on a Drz 400s and have since up grated to a Drz 400e and an Xr 400 😂 the 500exc will hopefully be next 👍
ive ridden all of those bikes and all are great! the 500 EXC is def something to ride! has toooonnnnnnss of low end even more than my 701 enduro. amazing bike if you buy that! wont regret it! i know a few peeps with 30k miles on it too!
@@RWWRENTAL good to know 👍
Inspired by fortine? Great video. I still think the wr250r is the right bike for me, but ill probably end up getting a klx250 due to price and availability. For some reason there are no wr's at dealerships. The price jump I don't think is justified anyways.
I love the klx250 mines green and I bought it new in April 2019.
Your vids are great Will. Keep going!
The klx is a bike that gives you a lot for the money. My friend who is taller than me has one and the klx suits a taller rider. I have an xt250 which is the best choice for me. It takes a beating and has never let me down. I like it's bigger fuel tank, tighter turning radius and I prefer the air cooled. (Less to worry about for maintenance or in crashes) The xt is a couple of inches lower than the klx which is perfect for my 30 inch inseam. I like being able to waddle through when the going gets too hairy. I couldn't do that on a klx 250.
I picked up the KLX230 a few months ago for the same reasons you mentioned. , unfortunately since its a new model it doesn't have a lot of parts available.
You didn't compare the Yamaha XT250?
I am 6ft and found the seat height on my WR 426 way too high.
Your best video yet. Thanks mate.
thanks man! appreciate it!
I think we've all had the same conversation whenever we look at a bike - having one now heh
Glad to see your still loyal to your KLX after flirting with that KTM heh
Good vid, nice views Tx4V👏
Have you tried the xr?
I love my klx 351 after 14,000 miles
im planning to upgrade mine soon buddy! im just working on a camping set up with the KLX250 and stuff and modifying my truck first. cant wait to try out a modded klx250 out in these trails!
@@RWWRENTAL i just put on a 2020 klx 300r muffler, wakes up the engine perfectly
Will, what kind of phone mount are you using?
Thanks
np buddy! I am using the ram mount as of now. i am trying to figure out how to attach a dual gps mount soon. Not sure if you seen grham Jarvis and his dual mounts. think it will come in handy since i can benefit from 2 gps when exploring
First bike I started riding trails on as an adult. I had experience as a kid but it was fairly limited and I had rode bikes.
The 250s made getting back up to speed really easy, and allowed me to go places I shouldn't have been (making it fun again).
Saving for a 450l as we speak because the klx was not my bike and it's hard to borrow something that's 600 miles away.
Hey there! I'm close to buy a new bike but not sure which buying. Sure, I am falling in love with Klx 250, however I keep in mind other options. In despite of, in my country I cant find wr250r (only motocross version or only enduro) or Crf250L (only cross or Rally, but last one is not an option by me) , also Klx is about 7000us here. Due to that, Im not pretty sure if I must choose a new Klx 250 or buy a used bike (I just to find 2014 Husqvarna for 8500us with almost 21747 milles and dont know how many hours) I do every dat about 26milles also at weekends about 50milles or more. I dont know much about bikes, so I do not if perhaps the Husqvarna maintenance could be so expensive to long journeys or continuous use. Nethier I strong fan to Hard enduro. So that do you suggest me Klx 250 or use Husqvarna? Thanks, btw. And greetings from Colombia
Well, what do you have more prefrence in and what would you like to LEARN down the road. more hard enduro, or more dual sporting? I have both a husky and a klx250 so know both brands pretty well. are you going to be doing a lot of road, meaning maybe 20 - 30 miles road on your trips? or more like 2 - 5 miles
@@RWWRENTAL Really thanks for reply! I prefer dual sporting. And yes, maybe about 20 or 30 miles/every day.
Try getting a moto version of the KLX or WR - they make a ton of "street/plate" kits for those . Like a KX or YZ style. Depending on what country your in also theres a lot of tourist rent A Bike places that rotate out their fleet and you may be able to get a good fixer upper. They usually maintain their bikes real well, just have high miles - just a thought/option - good luck
@@ashmyrmidonsminions9271 Thanks! I'll keep on mind
I want this bike, I want it now.
Next bike: drz400s
Klx Is much more friendly...drz Is tall....
Good vid. Really appreciate the insights - mechanical and personal. Thanks for this.
thanks for watching buddy!
Too much sag maybe?
Shoulda waited for the 300 if u knew that is
👍🏻👌😎
A lot of people hate on the klx. Oh well their loss.
It’s a klr
So basically you sat on them but bought the one you "liked" and this is your justification. Thanks for nothing.
lol man i love this random 1 stop by people who have no idea about me. i ridden all of the bikes and most of my subscribers know this. already ridden klx250, drz400, wr250f wr250r, the new klx300 crf300L and crf250L. and clearly you didn't understand my video.
This was worth watching just for the views of the mountains!