I sold my YZ250X and kept the 300R. These are a really good value and should last for many years with no problems. If you want a race bike, spend the money on KTM, if you want an all around decent ride for a good price, the green machine is great.
@@Backyard_KLX No. We took it out to Sam Houston OHV trails a week ago and rode it all day. It's a great starter bike. In fact, it's a better value than KTM by far. Maintenance is way less and it sips fuel. If it was lighter and had a bit more power I would sell the KTM.
Going to be interesting to see how it holds up long term - great value. Kawa should be proud of this bike! Nice scenery Jordan! thanks for getting us up there to all the views.
These legit are the smoothest/gruntiest 4 strokes at low rpm Iv ever ridden. Second gear at idle will not stall even going uphill, and can pull from that rpm too. Very nimble too with that short wheelbase! Im coming from a YZ250FX and like u said, its only comfortable ridden wide open. The KLX is much more enjoyable to just rip around and explore on, plus its almost zero maintenance.
Picking mine up tomorrow. 18 years on my kdx 220 thought I'd upgrade. But that kdx has always been a beast and it's never been opened up, just regular maintenance. Thats why I'm sticking with Kawasaki. Oh ya, and the price was right.
Going Tuesday 2025 Klx300r in battle gray $6340 otd price, the fees on the yz250x were just too much honestly, one dealership wanted $8070 and the other wanted $8900 both were 2024 $6880 msrp
I've got an 07' 250s klx, bought used with 14k on it. Did the kdx snorkel( noticable HP increase!) and stepped up rear sprocket 3 teeth. Gonna do the timing advance mod and a header pipe for next season. I'll also get a second rear wheel for taller sprocket that will have a dedicated tire and chain for weekends and maybe some races, swap out to a more streetable tread and gearing for commuting to work( it's got a title and plate,lights etc.). Suspension is Abit squishy for a big guy for sure but I don't do MX so it's not a big problem. The frame/fork geometry on these is what amazes me the most. It may be a bit top hvy to some but I've learned to work with it. These klx's handle as well as any mtb I've used on tight single track and it's very stable at high speed( just don't roll your bars to far forward)!
After a few mods to flavor to taste, I'm still loving my original 2020 model. I just wish there was a better aftermarket tank option than the underwhelming one IMS is asking four bills for.
I look forward to the vids! It’s between this and a crf250f for my next bike unless they come out with the wr300r they’ve been rumoring. Seems like 300r is the new do it all bike whereas the crf250f is a little lighter for tight stuff but air cooled and worse suspension so…
Thanks man! Honestly it's a no-brainer in my opinion. Honda is offering what is on par with a TTR230. Primitive suspension, a power plant that may as well be 20 years old, with a 5-speed tranny. Hondas are known for being bulletproof bikes, but they must be crazy to be pricing them for more than the KLX300R.
Got this for my first bike. Changed the pegs to some Tusks. Other than that it seems ready to rip out the door. Can you put some links to those barkbusters and other accessories? thanks.
This bikes greatest weakness is if the bike lands on it's side. Just literally watched another UA-camr who bought a brand new 2025 model with 0 Hours and it fell down in the garage and damaged the following : Broke the handlebars, grips are shredded to pieces, the electronic dash was completely broken and totalled, shift lever bent and hit against the case. All in all cost over $650 in damages. The major component being the electonic speedo. What do you expect with a 300+ pound bike?
That’s one heck of a drop to bust it up so badly! 😂 These 300R’s are 282 lbs wet but I can imagine the dual sport is heavier. But yeah they do go down hard compared to most dirt bikes. Nothing to worry about if you get all the proper protection for your bike. The first time mine went down hard on the rocks it bent the bars and cracked the clutch cover. So I bought Renthal bars and made my own aluminum guards for the sides of the engine. Since then there an aftermarket company has started selling bolt-on engine guards as well. My bike has had some bad spills since then but hasn’t sustained any real damage other than a few scrapes. Really happy with this bike after all the mods I’ve done to it. Just ordered a PC T-6 muffler for next season so I’m stoked for that!
Do you have a skid plate? If so are you able to link? The hoses on the front already had a stick between them on my first ride… no damage but that’s already close enough
I'm 5'11. The bike fits great. I honestly wouldn't want the seat height any higher. But the shift lever is way too short for me (size 11 boots), I've already upgraded to a Yamaha Banshee shift lever, but it was too long so I cut an inch off it and had it welded. I hear the XR650 shift levers are just the right length though. Also, the pegs are too skinny if you like to ride standing (I do most of the time). I will upgrade those eventually.
@@endurobandit awesome that's good to hear good info. I like to stand too I've heard the suzukis have a somewhat awkward standing triangle. I'd love to have one of these in the garage but the dealer here in Colorado wants 7500 OTD for a 2023 which is really challenging the whole value bike narrative. Looking forward to future vids
@@ogoshikimura5621The KLX230R is atleast 1” shorter. I compared sizes when I was sitting on bikes at the dealer. The 300R is a superior bike in every way in my opinion.
@@endurobandit you must have been on the R/S because the 230R is 36.4 while the 300 is 35.4 since they both have the same ground clearance, the 230 is an inch taller. I agree about the other part, yes the 300 is superior but also more expensive and 30lbs heavier.
How much did you pay? Its 6400 OTD where I am. Since they’re coming out with the 24’s for same msrp 6400 I would try to get it for 6. You think that it’s worth it
I know im in this video mighty late, but do you feel the weight on this bike at slower speeds? Because thats why i never liked trail riding my drz400. So the 300lb mark on this bike makes me want to just buy and old kdx200 or a new yz250x or 125x because i like a light feeling bike
I don’t feel the weight of it at slower speeds. Something about the way it was designed. Feel free to watch my more recent review of the bike for more details. 🙂
@endurobandit thanks. This bikes still attractive to me for its price tag when compared to any other machines I'm interested in. More power than the 230s and Hondas crf250f and cheaper than the xc and enduro bikes
@@rscott2247The KDX 200 is the best all around dirt bike I've ever owned. It's such a shame that they stopped making them. Mine probably has 500 hours on it at this point.
I sold my YZ250X and kept the 300R. These are a really good value and should last for many years with no problems. If you want a race bike, spend the money on KTM, if you want an all around decent ride for a good price, the green machine is great.
Any regrets?
@@Backyard_KLX No. We took it out to Sam Houston OHV trails a week ago and rode it all day. It's a great starter bike. In fact, it's a better value than KTM by far. Maintenance is way less and it sips fuel. If it was lighter and had a bit more power I would sell the KTM.
Going to be interesting to see how it holds up long term - great value. Kawa should be proud of this bike! Nice scenery Jordan! thanks for getting us up there to all the views.
These legit are the smoothest/gruntiest 4 strokes at low rpm Iv ever ridden. Second gear at idle will not stall even going uphill, and can pull from that rpm too. Very nimble too with that short wheelbase! Im coming from a YZ250FX and like u said, its only comfortable ridden wide open. The KLX is much more enjoyable to just rip around and explore on, plus its almost zero maintenance.
Picking mine up tomorrow. 18 years on my kdx 220 thought I'd upgrade. But that kdx has always been a beast and it's never been opened up, just regular maintenance. Thats why I'm sticking with Kawasaki. Oh ya, and the price was right.
I'm curious how your purchase went. I have a KDX200 and I also had the klx300 and the KdX was by far a better dirt bike.
@@KingFriday274 The kdx is better, but for my age and type of riding I'm doing these days the klx works fine.
Great looking bike, I'm thinking of getting one
I had the dual sport version and it was a great bike. I just wished I could get the R suspension on a dual sport.
Getting a new one tomorrow.
Congrats man! Enjoy!
@endurobandit just got home with it. Love it.
Going Tuesday 2025 Klx300r in battle gray $6340 otd price, the fees on the yz250x were just too much honestly, one dealership wanted $8070 and the other wanted $8900 both were 2024 $6880 msrp
I've got an 07' 250s klx, bought used with 14k on it. Did the kdx snorkel( noticable HP increase!) and stepped up rear sprocket 3 teeth. Gonna do the timing advance mod and a header pipe for next season. I'll also get a second rear wheel for taller sprocket that will have a dedicated tire and chain for weekends and maybe some races, swap out to a more streetable tread and gearing for commuting to work( it's got a title and plate,lights etc.). Suspension is Abit squishy for a big guy for sure but I don't do MX so it's not a big problem. The frame/fork geometry on these is what amazes me the most. It may be a bit top hvy to some but I've learned to work with it. These klx's handle as well as any mtb I've used on tight single track and it's very stable at high speed( just don't roll your bars to far forward)!
Informative! Thankyou!
After a few mods to flavor to taste, I'm still loving my original 2020 model. I just wish there was a better aftermarket tank option than the underwhelming one IMS is asking four bills for.
I look forward to the vids! It’s between this and a crf250f for my next bike unless they come out with the wr300r they’ve been rumoring. Seems like 300r is the new do it all bike whereas the crf250f is a little lighter for tight stuff but air cooled and worse suspension so…
Thanks man! Honestly it's a no-brainer in my opinion. Honda is offering what is on par with a TTR230. Primitive suspension, a power plant that may as well be 20 years old, with a 5-speed tranny. Hondas are known for being bulletproof bikes, but they must be crazy to be pricing them for more than the KLX300R.
Got this for my first bike. Changed the pegs to some Tusks. Other than that it seems ready to rip out the door. Can you put some links to those barkbusters and other accessories? thanks.
Congrats man! I bought the handguards from Fort Nine and the radiator guards and skid plate from Emperor Racing.
Im thinking of having a bike like this
This bikes greatest weakness is if the bike lands on it's side. Just literally watched another UA-camr who bought a brand new 2025 model with 0 Hours and it fell down in the garage and damaged the following : Broke the handlebars, grips are shredded to pieces, the electronic dash was completely broken and totalled, shift lever bent and hit against the case. All in all cost over $650 in damages. The major component being the electonic speedo. What do you expect with a 300+ pound bike?
That’s one heck of a drop to bust it up so badly! 😂 These 300R’s are 282 lbs wet but I can imagine the dual sport is heavier. But yeah they do go down hard compared to most dirt bikes. Nothing to worry about if you get all the proper protection for your bike. The first time mine went down hard on the rocks it bent the bars and cracked the clutch cover. So I bought Renthal bars and made my own aluminum guards for the sides of the engine. Since then there an aftermarket company has started selling bolt-on engine guards as well. My bike has had some bad spills since then but hasn’t sustained any real damage other than a few scrapes. Really happy with this bike after all the mods I’ve done to it. Just ordered a PC T-6 muffler for next season so I’m stoked for that!
Do you have a skid plate? If so are you able to link? The hoses on the front already had a stick between them on my first ride… no damage but that’s already close enough
Yes I got one from Emperor Racing. But I did have to do a modification to it, which is covered in the full review I did over winter.
I like these bikes I think they look really cool. Also a fan of the crf250f. I wish yamaha would make a bike in this class also
Yamaha offers the WR250. It’s in a whole different price range, but that’s because it’s a better bike with more bells and whistles.
@endurobandit yamaha doesn't make a wr250 anymore. And there ugly with there banana seat lol
@@mxbeanz1206Dang, that’s too bad. To me they looked good, but not as good as my KLX300R haha
They definitely still make the wr@@mxbeanz1206
They make the wr250f still i believe, but stopped the wr250r.
How does it compare to the old srandard... the KDX200?
My KDX was pretty old and rough around the edges, so it’s no contest. This bike outperforms it. But if the KDX was new it would be a tough choice!
@endurobandit hmm.
@endurobandit well, this bike has 24 hp on the dyno . The last generation KDX200 has 37 hp on the dyno. So somehow I think the KDX is a bit better.
@@waynes.2983It looks better on paper, and a KDX probably is better than a stock KLX300R. But after the mods I’ve done, I’d never swap mine for a KDX.
where was this filmed? looks like iceland
BC, Canada
Nice bike! How tall are you? I'm 6 ft and am a little worried about the seat height
I'm 5'11. The bike fits great. I honestly wouldn't want the seat height any higher. But the shift lever is way too short for me (size 11 boots), I've already upgraded to a Yamaha Banshee shift lever, but it was too long so I cut an inch off it and had it welded. I hear the XR650 shift levers are just the right length though. Also, the pegs are too skinny if you like to ride standing (I do most of the time). I will upgrade those eventually.
@@endurobandit awesome that's good to hear good info. I like to stand too I've heard the suzukis have a somewhat awkward standing triangle. I'd love to have one of these in the garage but the dealer here in Colorado wants 7500 OTD for a 2023 which is really challenging the whole value bike narrative. Looking forward to future vids
@@endurobandit did you try the KLX230R? It is about 1" taller if I am not mistaken.
@@ogoshikimura5621The KLX230R is atleast 1” shorter. I compared sizes when I was sitting on bikes at the dealer. The 300R is a superior bike in every way in my opinion.
@@endurobandit you must have been on the R/S because the 230R is 36.4 while the 300 is 35.4 since they both have the same ground clearance, the 230 is an inch taller.
I agree about the other part, yes the 300 is superior but also more expensive and 30lbs heavier.
I have a 2006 CRF250 and im planning on buying this one brand new, how does it compare? will this feel slow and heavy?
I think you will like the 300R much better than the CRF250. It’s faster, and has better suspension. The 300R is heavier but feels light.
How much did you pay? Its 6400 OTD where I am. Since they’re coming out with the 24’s for same msrp 6400 I would try to get it for 6. You think that it’s worth it
That's a great deal, cheaper than I could get and mine was sold "at cost"
I know im in this video mighty late, but do you feel the weight on this bike at slower speeds? Because thats why i never liked trail riding my drz400. So the 300lb mark on this bike makes me want to just buy and old kdx200 or a new yz250x or 125x because i like a light feeling bike
I don’t feel the weight of it at slower speeds. Something about the way it was designed. Feel free to watch my more recent review of the bike for more details. 🙂
@endurobandit thanks. This bikes still attractive to me for its price tag when compared to any other machines I'm interested in. More power than the 230s and Hondas crf250f and cheaper than the xc and enduro bikes
I loved my 84' KDX200 for trail riding, great at hill climbing, big gas tank for plenty of range. I wish Kawasaki made a 400KLX-R with a kick starter.
I had the dual sport version and I felt like it was a fat pig.
@@rscott2247The KDX 200 is the best all around dirt bike I've ever owned. It's such a shame that they stopped making them. Mine probably has 500 hours on it at this point.
Are these fuel injected
Yes
Is it over 300lbs?
282 from factory.
432lbs wet weight
@@Gigachadly lol you trolling bruh? I read that 282 is the wet weight.
@@endurobandit yah I’m trolling lol
Ayy