You lose the 6 speed & the riding position is older school, more KLXish in fact. I'm 99% sure it's the same guy that got booted off of advrider for his attitude. Trail protection consists of engine deflector rails welded to the frame and a small skidplate that mounts underneath the engine. Worst was 71mpg (25.2 kpl) and the best was 94mpg (33.3 kpl). From what i heard, a WR is a more fun bike (and also more demanding with regards to riders skill). An aluminum steering stem reduces weight. Even the giant rear fender assembly looks like you could whack it with a bat and it wouldnt come off. The Camo version goes for an additional $200. (LogOut/ The G310GS would offer better wind protection, a small bump in power, and better handling in the curves, but does have more vibration on the highway compared to the KLX if memory serves. Has a very user friendly seat height of 881mm. Although, getting into more-advanced hill climbs, second gear could benefit from lower overall gearing. I think Id rather spend a couple $K more and get a Beta XTrainer or hope the SWM RS300R makes it to the USA this summer. 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. With mods, you may be able to hit 100 mph or higher. 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. Hondas CRF-250/300L models are quite a bit heavier yet than KLX250/300. Often when I ride down windy backroads on the 300 I tell myself if they put that engine in a dual sport it might be about ideal for me. Wr250r is the best of the 250-300 dualsports, on the road can be very subjective and go either way, offroad it's just better PoopSmith87 1 yr. ago I mean, the WR is the better bike. ). Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) Advanced Training. June 7, 2009 in XT/TT/TW. 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. A dual sport is not a racing bike and anyone who thinks it is will be disappointed. That's about 30 pounds heavier than the KLX230R and about 10 pounds lighter than the street-legal KLX230. The Honda holds the most fuel, but not by much. on a KLR tell me how he was all over me on a street ride. While the KLX300 doesnt have much in the way of aerodynamics, with a high-speed tuck behind the dash I was able to achieve an indicated 85 mph on a slight downhill. I have been looking at the WRR also,What kind of hp does it put out stock? The CRF250L got its first revamp last year. i rode with ktm 690s most of the time, and they are faster. but not that much really? crf250f vs crf250lshane richmond cause of death santa barbara. Press the space key then arrow keys to make a selection. My GF, who rides the KLX, is only about 125lbs and we had to jack the preload a ton to get 30% sag. Fuel conversion chart here. Why ? Up front, it sports a 43mm cartridge-style USD fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping. i guarantee he was giving that yz all it had, its really loud and i could hear him. I was hoping for an update more akin to the recently announced CRF300L. Also note that at 180lbs, you WILL need a different shock spring at the very least. But, hey, every ounce counts, in our opinion. The price is up $200 to $5599. Of the three, however, the Yamaha takes it one step farther for also being a fully capable off-road motorcycle for the more experienced rider. 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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. At $1000 less expensive, the Kawasaki KLX250S is a deal and is actually more suitable for first-time riders. 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. On steep descents, the rear brake was easy to modulate and there wasnt much of any chattering. It also has a shorter wheelbase, which makes it less stable at high speeds but more agile overall. Yamaha WR250R Discontinued! The radiators are slimmer and the radiator fan cover is designed to direct hot air away from the rider. It uses newer. Also, forbase on the non adjustable suspension, I did not want the honda. So yeah engine in klx300 will be (is) detuned to 26 hp ! As for travel-related amenities, you get an old school tool bag mounted on the rear fender, 2.0-gallon fuel tank and a helmet lock. 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. 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. All rights reserved. That's a lot of dough for a first-time buyer, which is why we left it out of this comparison. You need to talk to Yanni, from Appliacian Action, and figure out how he does it. Heres where color or your favorite dealership might be your deciding factor. Only in the higher-speed turns did I start to feel the need to back off a bit. Unfortunately, there was a price to pay for all these thingsthe price. does the wr engine make more hp than a yz? As far as the braking performance, the feel from the twin-piston front caliper was good with not a lot of abrupt bite. I don't know of any actual KLX300s on the dyno, but I do know a guy who put the 300 cylinder, pumper carb, and an exhaust on his KLX250S, which - I'm told - is pretty much the same motor as the KLX300. Even though the WR250R has not changed over the years, its price tag has crept up to its current $6699 MSRP. Presumably this will be because of the new, stricter Euro 5 laws. The KLXs fuel injection is a major improvement over the previous carbureted KLX. Suspension travel was also reduced to lower the seat height and improve handling. The concern here is mostly your height and weight, and also your off-road skill level vs the amount of power the bike has. Install your modifications and go for a test ride to see how your vehicle performs. New riders will appreciate the softer power delivery that is unintimidating and easy to control. And no, the Honda CRF450L doesn't count. Tuned for riding trails the KLX300R will have good power but will not rip your arms off. Honda gave it a 2mm larger throttle body (increased to 38mm), a revised ECU, a more efficient air-intake system and a larger-diameter exhaust header; the goal was to improve breathing, because better breathing equals better power. Thats also true if you are planning on doing any ADV Rides carrying all your gear for a few nights in the wilderness. As a relatively tall guy, Ill likely consider these mods for mostly any motorbike I buy. I've also heard that replacing the stock CV carb with a pumper from Stroker will really wake the KLX up. 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. Thanks in advance for the responses guys. It is nearly impossible to plate in NC. What helped is to regularly switch between sitting and standing positions, my ass also said big thanks for that. The build quality of the Yamaha WR250R is unmatched by the competitors in its class. Press J to jump to the feed. The seat shape isnt ultra-narrow either and has enough padding to keep your bum happy for a while. Quality issues? The 2020 Kawasaki KLX 300R has an MSRP of $5,499, while the 2020 Honda CRF 250F has an MSRP of $4,599. ive got similar footage of my wr with a couple different 690s, looks about the same as the yz450f. Generous use of steel; from the footpegs, to the foot controls, fuel tank, kickstand, and 7/8 handlebars, theres a lot of things on the bike that magnets stick to. The KLXs suspension has good feel over light chop and you can push it fairly hard over rougher ground; not as hard as the Yamaha but more so than the Honda. Surprisingly, the curb weight of the bike appears to down 2 lbs. 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. 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. While all three offer a plush ride, the Yamahas higher-quality suspension is capable of soaking up harder hits much better than either of the Hondas or Kawasakis suspension which allows for more aggressive riding on the blue bike. Its a quite smooth and easy to control, but not very powerful, engine. We try to be thorough. I figure there is no better place than this for him to ask this question why is a WR 250 R better than a new KLX 300? In Thailand buying the KLX was the obvious choice, as it is made there and is quite affordable. Honda CRF250L The Honda CRF250L came on the scene in 2013. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, because at that time, it was light years ahead of its competition. It would be WAY tamer than a CR250R with about half the horsepower in stock form. Im 6ft tall and I sat on a KLX300 the other day and it is a really tall bike. I already have an old school KLX300R 2002 (Off road only and like it). It has a 6 cc advantage over the CRF300L, its 292cc's verses 286cc's. The Honda engine has been taken straight out of their CBR300, and it should take you around the world without any dramas. You also notice a lack of power when trying to get the motor spun up for big jumps, and the suspension feels too soft for aggressive riding. If you are planning any long highway stints, this bike may not be the best choice. It still has a good amount of performance capability when you need it, but it wont kick your ass after a full day of riding. Make this thing street legal and I'd be highly interested. 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? I'm thinking something like a Yamaha WR250F (not WR250R) might be the best choice for you. Has anyone rode both ? (now 302lbs), even with the new exhaust. Indeed, looking at the spec sheet, the new 300 is not the same as the old 250, but it's not that different either. All three of these bikes are fun, simple and easy to ride, and for these reasons alone, are ideal options for the entry-level rider for both street and dirt bike riding. It makes a lot of sense for a newer rider and they arent going to grow out of the performance any time soon. Dash lights provide warnings for the engine, fuel level, coolant temp, high beam, neutral, and turn indicators. As we got into more-rugged terrain, I was expecting a thunk on sharp edged rocks or deep ruts but it never lost its composure. Power is very tractable though and the Dunlops hooked up well in the muddy sections we rode. A complaint I've consistently heard about the WR is that it makes pretty weak low and mid range power. I'd go with the klx300 over the WR. 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. The larger and/or more experienced rider will like the Yamaha best, without question, because it will fit their longer arms and legs better, and they will appreciate the WRs more capable suspension and more powerful engine over the other two bikes. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Throw on some soft luggage and it could be a nice little BDR machine. Average was 83mpg (29.5kpl). Not so much in second gear though. I've owned a drz. Much appreciated! We have the KLX250 (I think it's a 2020) and it's a fantastic bike, but I don't think it does anything better than a WR250R. I am 63 260lbs so the size is a concern. Up front, it sports a 43mm cartridge-style USD fork with 16-way adjustable compression damping. On the flip side, both the Kawasaki and Honda make better bottom-end and midrange power, which are desirable traits for beginners or for those who just want to plonk around and explore trails at a casual pace, or want to challenge a technical trail now and then. 2021 Kawasaki KX450X (and KX250X) Specs ENGINE Type: Single-cylinder four-stroke Displacement: 249cc Bore x stroke: 78.0 x 52.2mm Compression ratio: 14.1:1 Starting: Electric Fueling: EFI w/ 44mm. Even so, it does take a little planning and a good check in the rear view before attempting a pass. Dont get me wrong, this will no doubt be a solid bike. The WR checks all of the boxes I'm looking for except the engine. 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. I'd love to keep my Street Triple, but I've only got room in my garage and in my life for one motorcycle until I'm finished with school. Whatever the difference between these two is negligible. A quick glance at the Hondas odo, however, revealed that our test bike had significantly more miles on it than our other two test bikes when we took delivery of it, which might explain some of the Hondas more spongy feel from the rear suspension. More information on the 2021 KLX300 can be found on the Kawasaki website. The motor is the 292cc, EFI unit taken straight from the KLX300R. Im saving for a Husqvarna 701 Enduro, probably a year or two later. But what it really needed was FI. Had to have local guys weld new nuts to the frame to fix it. I think thatll be your best bet, especially if you want the camo. All three bikes have electric starting, which is pretty much a given these days, and all three bikes have six-speed manual transmissions. 55k is a great effort, that motor is just so reliable. Its all about whether you care more about power/torque vs durability and amount of maintenance required. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. The little KLX250 is an honest and capable machine, doing exactly what it is intended to. Good race! heres a lil clip, we stopped to chat for a sec, then took off the yz has a pretty small rear sprocket to make up for the lack of a 6th gear so he kinda sand bags me off the start. Hoping Yamaha comes out with a WR300. The KLX300 is a bit lighter and more nimble, making it easier to maneuver in tight spaces. This is progress? Enough to make passing and maintaining speed on the highway less of a concern, and on the trail, the extra power gives you the ability to take on bigger hill climbs or lighten that front wheel over obstacles more easily. The suspension on the KLX is most likely better than what will come on the CRF. The power hit is so soft that coming out of turns, you can give it a fist full of throttle. And, it got a major facelift. Still retains of decent ground clearance of 10 inches. A 43cc increase in displacement may not seem like a lot, but in the case of the KLX300, its just enough of a boost to have a significant impact on its versatility. The 2020 Kawasaki KX 250 has an MSRP of $7,799, while the 2020 Kawasaki KLX 300R has an MSRP of $5,499. 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. And what's more it's capable of being substantially better with not too much effort or indeed cash. It's 13 lbs lighter than a WRR and 43 lbs lighter than a CRF250L or DRZ400S. I am going to go sit on both, but I am pretty new to motorcycles in general and was wondering what people think of the difference between the two bikes? I already own a BMW R1200R and HD 1200R so my rode trips are covered. Jeff Allen. 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. The damping is good and so is the bottoming resistance, even for a rider of my size (215 pounds without gear). 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. By Kawasaki has stated they have updated the radiators. The 2018 KLX250, which sells for $5349, took on a few other minor changes besides FI. What surprised me the most on the highway was the lack of vibration. On flat turns, it has good feel but the front end wants to tuck if you push the pace. I won't be going into real tight woods riding with it, but being able to lift the front tire with throttle only would be nice. Im looking for a light ADV bike and the KLX may fit the bill. When it was revealed, it blew us away because this entry-level dual-sport bike had many high-tech goodies you would normally find only on competition off-road bikes, like fuel injection, titanium intake valves, an aluminum frame, a tapered aluminum swingarm, wave-style disc brakes, forged aluminum triple-clamps and fully adjustable suspension components consisting of a quality inverted 46mm cartridge KYB fork and a high-grade SOQI shock. I know I'd like to make a light adventure bike out of it, and I'm wondering if I'd feel disappointed with the characteristics of the WR's power delivery. I had handlebar risers (I think 30 mm ~= 1 1/4) installed which helped. 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. My first bike was also an 82 MB5 when I was 15. The Yamaha is noticeably more powerful than both the Kawasaki and Honda, but most of that power is lurking in the higher rpm range, a fun place for an experienced rider but maybe not so much for the true beginner. Ive also raced an enduro on the KLX without issue. Sucks at the drag races. The drz not having a 6th gear is pretty lame too. Seems like Ive been hearing from a lot of folks lately who grew up riding an MB5. 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. But in this heads-up comparison, the Yamaha WR250R is a clear winner. I'm going to go out on a limb and say you haven't. 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. Seriously though, the bikes are really evenly matched. crf250f vs crf250l. I have to say, I do like the camo colours, the black wheels and frame look mint. Dont know if Beta is following suot with the plastic frame. But i sure dont want a plastic bottom frame like Husky now has. Kawasaki what the hell are you doing? and the WR250F is faster than the YZ250F. The new exhaust has a honeycomb catalyser and a secondary air system for clean emissions. 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