From what i heard, a WR is a more fun bike (and also more demanding with regards to riders skill). Kompetisi di trail seperempat liter ini diisi Yamaha bersama WR 250 R, Honda membawa CRF250 Rally, sementara Kawasaki masih percaya diri dengan penggaruk tanah paling senior, KLX250. I'm thinking something like a Yamaha WR250F (not WR250R) might be the best choice for you. Compare All Motorcycles. For those who like to ride hard off-road, the KLX300 has some limitations in aggressive terrain but its capable of getting through most gnarly sections. One pet peeve I have with this bike had to be the seat strap being placed right in the middle of the seat though, which makes it impossible to avoid sitting on it. it holds its own better than the people on the faster bikes care for. The KLX300 features a 292cc water-cooled engine with optimized ignition timing, updated suspension damping and more. After a chilly morning ride, exiting the freeway was a big relief and we soon got onto some backcountry roads that traveled through scenic rolling hills. Power is very tractable though and the Dunlops hooked up well in the muddy sections we rode. The Honda lags a bit in the suspension department, but that is only a concern for the more experienced rider who will complain that the CRFs fork and shock are way too soft and bottom easily; it has the least amount of front-wheel travel of the three bikes and just slightly more rear-wheel travel than the Kawasaki. The wheelbase is fairly compact at 56.7 inches and it has a modest (for dirt bike standards) 10.8 inches of ground clearance. Other than that it is bone stock. However, a true beginner or first-time rider wont complain at all but will instead enjoy the Hondas ultra-cushy ride and low seat height, by far the lowest of the three. usually im following someone on unfamiliar roads. But what it really needed was FI. Steve, with your weight you better get a heavier shock spring for sure (and probably fork sprints as well) regardless of which lightweight dual sport bike you buy. crf250f vs crf250l. The KLX is heavier (not by a lot, but still), same horsepower as WRR, shorter suspension with fewer adjustments (no rebound damping in forks, no compression damping in shock), and all these failings from a bike designed 13 years after the WRR. ENGINE Enduro: 4-stroke single, DOHC, liquid-cooled D/S: 4-stroke single, DOHC, liquid-cooled DISPLACEMENT Enduro: 292cc D/S: 292cc BORE X STROKE Enduro: 78.0 x 61.2mm D/S: 78.0 x 61.2mm COMPRESSION RATIO Enduro: 11.0:1 D/S: 11.1:1 FUEL SYSTEM Enduro: DFI with 34mm Keihin throttle body D/S: DFI with 34mm Keihin throttle body IGNITION And, it got a major facelift. What I liked most about riding the KLX300 off-road was its slow-speed crawling ability. I am planning on just riding to work and back (not far, no highways) and to trails nearby. Kawasaki what the hell are you doing? Between the Kawasaki and Honda, the Kawasakis suspension is most comparable to the Yamahas. Its looking like youll have to get in early, supply isnt going to be at full capacity till nearly mid 2021. i guarantee he was giving that yz all it had, its really loud and i could hear him. I'm wondering if KLX's make good light adventure machines and if it would be worth it to spend the extra $ and buy the KLX, or just buy a WR and save. My thoughts also. The stroke and damping are tuned for an intermediate rider who doesnt want a sky-high seat height. Make this thing street legal and I'd be highly interested. #25 Bama67 , Jun 19, 2019 #26 Bama67 Comfort is for cars Joined: Dec 31, 2009 Oddometer: 836 Location: Sandpoint Idaho Hi Andrew. Price: $5,499 USD/$5,999 CAD Key Features: Six speed manual transmission Full competition grade disc brakes front and rear Electronic starter Main Specs Engine Type: 292cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 4-valve single Horsepower: Approx 33 HP Torque: Approx 21 lb-ft Wet Weight: 282 lbs (128 kg) Seat Height: 36.4 inches (925 mm) Competitors In addition, the new KLX300 receives slimmer-profile radiators, optimized ignition timing and engine balancer, updated gear ratios and some additional suspension tweaks on the damping. It takes lot more to get the Yamahas suspension to bottom out compared to the Hondas or Kawasakis. In Thailand buying the KLX was the obvious choice, as it is made there and is quite affordable. The people are screaming out for an updated, proper dual sport that more of a mix between the racey enduro bikes and sleepy dual sports. Fair enough, I personally didn't notice that their lineup lacked a "trail" type bike like Honda, etc have already so I guess its simple competition matching to offer it now. Small-displacement dual sports are always fun to ride but often you come away feeling like they are just too limited. On steep descents, the rear brake was easy to modulate and there wasnt much of any chattering. Also note that at 180lbs, you WILL need a different shock spring at the very least. The increase in engine displacement allows the KLX to push higher gearing than last year (14/40 vs 14/42) and it also has an updated gear-driven engine balancer to help smooth things out. The most noticeable is the exhaust. This is a liquid-cooled 4 stroke motor. I've been eyeing the new KLX300. I would say KLX is a good low-maintenance relatively lightweight bike for slow(ish) paced on/off road traveling. On Dirt Rider's in-house dyno, the KLX300 produced 23.4 hp at 8,100 rpm and 15.4 pound-feet at 8,000 rpm. Hopefully Suzuki will surprise us with one of its own 250cc entry-level dual-sport bike some day so we can do this comparison all over again. As an off road noob and entering into my 50s, I wont be maxing the capabilities of anything anytime soon, so my choice is driven by the looks of the Kawi. 6 speed. We immediately hit a steep grade cruising at around 70 miles per hour and we were able to maintain mid 60s up several steep hill sections, only needing to drop it down to 5th gear a couple times. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. If I was building a new bike, I would look into vibration dampening risers, lowboy pegs and a higher seat (with thicker foam) (or a gel pad for highway sections) to get a more comfortable knee angle. So why am I so disappointed. Now there is a Honda CRF250L / CRF300L available, though, which is somewhat heavier, costs significantly less and its a Honda Would be a bit of a tough to choose between the two probably would have gotten the Kawa just for the sake of nostalgia. Side-By-Side. It felt really top heavy compared to the crf300l I have now. Sucks at the drag races. they just walk away. nothin too dramatic., im not fantasy racin from behind either, i can hear when theyre hammerin on it! Id also go with the 300l over the klx ha. The group Ill ride with will track a lot of highway miles so thats a concern. It would be ideally suited for those living in the suburbs or rural areas who arent far from the trails and might use the bike for getting to work or running errands during the week as well. well i wasnt really talking about top speed, just all around power. Early morning temperatures were in the 40s Fahrenheit, so I was definitely feeling the chill on my non-insulated leather gloves without any hand guards. I assume KLX300 will be a bit faster, with these extra 50cc. Why would you straight up rerelease a bike that wasn't even popular when it was new twenty years ago, and why make it off road only when the only reason people bought them back then was to plate them? Stock, his 250 pulled 17.5hp on the dyno. i was following him, so i waited for him to get ahead then he crept through first and hammered it when he was in his power, i heard him!! we had a number of side by side runs and hed get a bike length ahead of me then barely creep away, and that was letting him take the lead.. he knew the route. (LogOut/ There are a couple of things besides the motor that are different. If you look at other dual sports from Honda and Suzuki, youll notice their seat straps hang out more towards the back. Subject: Re: WR 250R vs Klx 300 duel sport Mon Mar 08, 2021 3:19 pm. Side-By-Side. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, because at that time, it was light years ahead of its competition. We try to be thorough. Why ? Ive also raced an enduro on the KLX without issue. Where does the weight come from? Good luck, can't go wrong with any of the ones mentioned in the thread. I was hoping for an update more akin to the recently announced CRF300L. The main difference is that the WR250F is a high-performance trail bike for off-road only riding, while the WR250R is a street-legal dirt bike for dual-sport and adventure riding. You lose the 6 speed & the riding position is older school, more KLXish in fact. Most 250cc bike launches tend to avoid the freeway completely, but the first two minutes of our test got us straight onto Highway 50 heading up into the Sierras. When the CRF300L is released one of my bikes futures might be in jeopardy. Fueling is very smooth pulling away from a stop and the clutch pull is feather light. Cast aluminum crossmembers, extruded arms and a 22mm rear axle are carefully tuned for optimum handling. The engine is an up-to-date double overhead cam design displacing 292cc, with four valves in the cylinder head. Look, Im happy theyve bumped up the capacity, it really needed it and I think 300cc bikes are tops, but man, this just screams lazy from Kawasaki. Even so, it still put a grin on my face launching it over table tops. If I wanted a race bike Id buy a race bike. Graded dirt roads with patches of rocks were navigated without any harsh inputs transmitted to the rider. it really should, dont ya think? Or is that the OTD price with taxes, licensing, etc? Suspension travel is 10.0 inches in the front and 9.1 inches in the rear, which translates to a 35.2-inch seat height. But can it be a Light ADV? In the dirt and on the street, the fuel-injected liquid-cooled DOHC four . And Im considering both bikes.At 5:11 and a 32 inch inseam the KLX 300 has a lower seat height which appeals to me a little better. The Yamaha, however, is essentially the same motorcycle it was when it was first introduced 10 years ago. Ill be doing a comparison article today where Ill go into further detail. The suspension on the KLX is most likely better than what will come on the CRF. What the KLX300 lacks in adrenaline-pumping performance, it makes up for in balance. I'm 99% sure it's the same guy that got booted off of advrider for his attitude. Heres where color or your favorite dealership might be your deciding factor. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Bama67, Jun 18, 2019. That drove us nuts with the previous KLX. The KLX300 chassis uses a steel-perimeter frame and an aluminum swingarm. Its 2.1-gallon fuel tank, 256mm (front) and 220mm (rear) disc brakes, non-adjustable suspension and its digital meter. Dirt Bikes. Passing slow moving trucks felt like slow motion compared to the big ADV Bikes, but I never felt like I was struggling or hesitant to pass. A large number of aftermarket companies already support the KLX250 platform, and all of those parts should still be compatible with the KLX300. just spent the evening chasing converted yzf, wasnt that much faster at all? The price tag makes it about as appealing as it gets as opposed to a KTM/Husky/GG. Talk about disappointing. All that equipment on the new KLX300 (or lack thereof) weighs in at 304 pounds wet, which is the same as last years model. Once we hit dirt, the bike felt like it was in its true element. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. But for taller riders, of course, that might not be an issue. And boy is it underwhelming. i rode with ktm 690s most of the time, and they are faster. but not that much really? I think this sounds like the perfect bike for you. Its quiet, stable, and keeps vibes to a minimum. This should offer some good insights to potential owners. Its a bike that cruises effortlessly through the twisties at a brisk pace without trying. The 2018 KLX250, which sells for $5349, took on a few other minor changes besides FI. And whats not to love about that? An aluminum steering stem reduces weight. Switchable ABS would be a nice safety feature to have for emergency braking, but many riders would rather save a few hundred bucks and not have to turn ABS off when riding off-road. I have been looking at the WRR also,What kind of hp does it put out stock? I already have an old school KLX300R 2002 (Off road only and like it). It just depends which bike fits your needs and skill level best, really. Press J to jump to the feed. I searched and didn't find the information, so here is my question. Has a very user friendly seat height of 881mm. Cycle News last compared these models in 2013, and since then, the CRF250L has, like the KLX, been updated as well. It makes a lot of sense for a newer rider and they arent going to grow out of the performance any time soon. Maybe you should pack less crap? Fast forward to 2021 and Kawasaki has given the little thumper a displacement upgrade, now boasting 292ccs, plus a higher-performance camshaft profile from its KLX300R dirt bike. It didnt have that twitchy dirt bike feel and the Dunlop D605 knobbies were quiet. Was enough for me, but sometimes I wished for a bit more oomph. The YZ is designed to accelerate hard for racing. It also had some cool things like a twin-spar steel frame that was painted silver to mimic the CRF-R frames. But, hey, every ounce counts, in our opinion. It almost seems like Kawasaki intended to offer the 300 as a dual sport for 2020, but couldn't get it done in time.maybe emissions was a holdup or something. It doesnt make you wait for it Just a steady stream of mild power throughout the RPM range. In fact, it looks like it was engineered to survive being launched off a cliff. The Honda holds the most fuel, but not by much. The klx seat height is 1.5" or so lower than the WR which you might like. Advanced Scuba Diver; Ultimate Rescue Diver; Specialties. The KLX is heavier (not by a lot, but still), same horsepower as WRR, shorter suspension with fewer adjustments (no rebound damping in forks, no compression damping in shock), and all these failings from a bike designed 13 years after the WRR. The CRFs seat height is a good half-inch lower than the KLXs and a full two inches lower than the WRs. Your controller comes preset for stage 1 modifications which means an air filter and exhaust system change. Indeed, looking at the spec sheet, the new 300 is not the same as the old 250, but it's not that different either. Would you like to ride with me or rent with me? All three bikes, especially the Yamaha, would be better off with lower final drive gearing for riding on dirt. Does anyone have any experience with these two bikes? Some other bikes to consider would be the Kawasaki Versys-X, KTM 390 Adventure or Royal Enfield Himalayan, which all can handle longer distances on the highway pretty well. Kawasaki hasnt released performance figures, sharing only a dyno chart graphic without numbers, that shows both horsepower and torque increases across the entire RPM range. Well see if we can put a comparo together of the two. I ride a tall bike, an Africa Twin, but the KLX puts me on my tip toes. Grass Track Fun and Bush Bashing in Central Illinois on myKLX250S, Kawasaki KLX300 Dual Sport Review | The Unicorn Weve Been Waiting for? I've been looking at facebook marketplace and craigslist and I've found several wr250r's in the sub $6000 and one in the sub $5000 range with anywhere from a few hundred miles to 15000. Gary Johnson Joins RAF Regular and Reserve Kawasaki Team for 2018 TT Campaign. Compare All Motorcycles. Jumping up from the 250cc to 300cc range is one change that can make a significant difference, especially when it comes to dual sport riding that entails getting on the highway to reach the trails. I agree on KLX > CRF. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. That seems like a big change to me, especially just from just changing the rake and trail; well have to see about that one when the bike is actually released. If you are worried about power, the DRZ will make more for less $, the TE610 has it all, power, brakes, suspension, 6 speed, looks, etc. We have some more dual sport news! Engine run/stop switch would cut out intermittently. Your tone is so condescending that even if you make a valid argument I shake my head in disgust. Its sweet spot is slow to mid-range speeds on rough terrain. wr250r vs klx300. Prepping it for some longer journeys wouldnt take much either. Enough to tackle more-aggressive dual sport rides or use as a Light ADV? The Kawasaki KLX300R is a newer model in the KLX lineup. I got an opportunity to get in some laps on a motocross track during our test and the KLX was a blast to ride if you are just out there cruising around for fun. Great write up Rob. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I'm 5'-10" and the WR felt a bit too tall for me. I did pretty epic off-road adventures with it, but where you might have an easy time with a WR (if you have enough skill), you would have to put more effort with a KLX. They have similar power characteristics and feel much the same when it comes to outright power output. Make / Model Specific. Presumably this will be because of the new, stricter Euro 5 laws. That's an apples to oranges comparison. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. The Yamaha is the lightest at 295 pounds, followed by the Kawasaki at 298 and the Honda at 317. . There is still some room in reserve for those who want to get more aggressive at times, along with a range of suspension settings to dial things in, but fast riders do need to be cautious not to ride past the bikes capabilities. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. The WRR with an exhaust, airbox mods, and a FI tuner is in the 28-29hp range, so I don't think you'll be missing anything except the kick-starter. Up front, it sports a 43mm cartridge-style USD fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping. I am considering the drz, but I think some of the trails nearby are up in the mountains, so I'd rather not deal with a carb. But how does it ride? Copyright 2023 Cycle World. That must be a metric conversion error. Stay away from any big doubles though. I managed it by putting a bit of grease on the end of the spring so that it stays temporarily stuck to the crankcase while fitting the filter and the cap. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. Change). Kawasaki KLX300R Top Speed The top speed of the fuel injected 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R is 75 mph. This is could be a deal-changer for somemainly beginners and noviceswho would just as soon sacrifice some suspension performance for being able to solidly and confidently plant both feet on the ground, or at least one foot without having to lean the bike over too far. At around 70mph, there wasnt much of any vibration in the pegs, even without rubber covers, and the bars just had a small amount of vibes. A step up from most 250cc dual sport singles for sure, but not quite on par with a BMW G310GS or Kawasaki Versys-X 300 in full-throttle acceleration. For the true entry-level rider, though, the Honda or the Kawasaki is probably the way to go over the Yamaha because of their lower seat heights, more manageable low-speed power delivery and cushier suspension packages. After the 300, carb, exhaust mods he pulled 28.5hp. Especially with the Yamaha WR250R going the way of the Dodo and Honda announcing some pretty good . It feels pretty planted for a dirt bike and there was enough firmness in the suspension that you didnt feel excessive dive and squat. Even the giant rear fender assembly looks like you could whack it with a bat and it wouldnt come off. No, but they're faster in both acceleration and top speed. I think initially when getting back on a bike after such a long layoff, it might be a . I do have on question left though.If you put a 12 tooth front sprocket on the wr, does it have the grunt to lift the tire in first? Even so, its capable of scooting through all but the gnarliest of dirt bike trails. Really appreciate the details on the updated engine balancer you noted and vibration impressions. Youll pay $200 more for the Camo version. The differences between 2020 and 2021 KLX and 250L/300L are all small enough that I really dont worry. It also has petal-style disc brakes, generous 11.2 inches of ground clearance, sturdy engine guards, a large and informative meter and a claimed ready-to-ride weight of 298 pounds. Like. but you might prefer the KLX for price and comfort. 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The WR250R, on the other hand, is a bit heavier and has a longer wheelbase. Sunday CLOSED +90 358 914 43 34 Gayrettepe, ili, Istanbul, Turkiye Gayrettepe, ili, Istanbul, Turkiye New riders will appreciate the softer power delivery that is unintimidating and easy to control. BATTERIA UNIBAT CTZ7S-BS. Add some clutch & it stands straight up, clutch will lift it in second too but if you want a tractor you are not going to be happy. Its a quite smooth and easy to control, but not very powerful, engine. I have to say, I do like the camo colours, the black wheels and frame look mint. crf250f vs crf250lshane richmond cause of death santa barbara. Ok enough moaning; lets look at the press release details. If it was a 350 wed be talking. Enter the KLX300, Kawasakis replacement of its 250cc dual sport first introduced in 2006, which returned to the lineup in 2018 after a three-year hiatus with the addition of fuel injection, refinements to its suspension and a new digital dash. 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