Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by nacho squatcho, Nov 28, 2020. Yamaha must have enlisted a small child to design the XT’s shift lever. Bridgestone Trail Wing TW-302. The Honda got its first and only upgrade in 2017 since its 2012 debut, while the Kawasaki got a significant enhancement in 2018 after a brief hiatus from Kawi’s lineup. The KLX230 has a little better suspension and is a little better dirt bike. At $5,199, the XT250 is $600 more than the KLX230, the same price as the CRF250L… The KLX230 has a little better suspension and is a little better dirt bike. 2019 Kawasaki KLX 250 vs. 2019 Yamaha XT 250 Side-by-Side Comparison Compare the 2019 Kawasaki KLX 250 vs 2019 Yamaha XT 250. I'm finding 08 and 09 KLX, KL, CRF, and XT bikes with less than 500 miles on them for $3K and under. (Don’t worry, we didn’t forget about it entirely in this comparison, nor Kawasaki’s new KLX230.) The Yamaha XT250 has a $5,349 price tag in Canada for 2018; the Kawasaki KLX250 is $5,599, and the Honda CRF250L is $5,799. Plus, it looks frickin’ great in the garage. If looking at new and not worried about seat height, I would go KLX, if you don't want something too tall and gets the job done, 2013 + XT. The XT250 packs a reliable punch. The big difference between the two is the KLX230 is powered by a SOHC 233cc air-cooled Single, whereas the KLX250 uses a liquid-cooled 249cc DOHC Single. 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan Base vs. 2018 Yamaha XT 250 Side-by-Side Comparison Compare the 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan Base vs 2018 Yamaha XT 250. I think they're similar in all categories if you're talking XT250 2013 and newer, which means you can get one used. MotoAmerica And FOX Sports Together Again For 2021, Virtual Tour of Ducati Museum Starts December 22, Mama Tried Show and Flat Out Friday Expand Internationally, Trevor Bollinger Set to Undergo Knee Surgery This Week, Dunlop Tires Accumulated Over 80 Championships At 2020 Mini Olympics. None of these bikes are designed to get you to the finish line first but, more importantly, just get you to the finish line (back home) with a smile on your face. Thread starter LDB; Start date Jul 19, 2014; LDB. Dirtbike will 99% be used for off road not too fussed how it performs on the road. Klx230 or dr200s I went to my dealer and tried to buy the KLX230 thinking it was the most fuel efficient commuter, but the dealer really pushed me to buy the dr200s instead saying it got better fuel economy and was cheaper. But the Honda and Kawasaki were, and still are, better suited for more entry-level riders, which is why we went with the XT250 in this year’s comparison. 2020 Kawasaki KLX250 vs. Honda CRF250L vs. Yamaha XT250 Comparison The Contestants The KLX230 offers Kawasaki’s first implementation of what they call dual-purpose ABS. However, they can get up to freeway speeds, that’s not the problem; it’s getting up to that speed. I think it's closest competitor is really the xt250, both in power and size. Yamaha offers two 250cc dual-sport models, and the XT250 is the more price-conscious machine with a fuel-injected, air-cooled, 5-speed powerplant. Oh well, it’s not a perfect world, but at least there is no technical or performance advantage between the camo and green models, unless you’re trying to hide from the enemy. The Kawasaki has a slightly higher base price of $5399. However, we were quite surprised by how good the XT’s suspension actually is, more so than you’d think by just looking at this bike. The engine has a bore and stroke of 67.0 x 66.0 mm, with a displacement of 233 cc. It comes from the factory tuned very soft, and there is no easy fix because the shock and forks are non-adjustable, except for rear spring preload. Find below the detailed motorcycle comparison of Kawasaki KLX230 and Yamaha Serow 250, based on price, specifications, & other features. [Archive] XT250 vs Super Sherpa vs KLX250S vs CRF230L Street. However, Honda gives you a whole other motorcycle option in the $6299 CRF250L Rally, but that’s crossing into an entirely different realm of riding. All three ran well, no annoying hesitation or bogging, though at higher elevation, the Yamaha popped every now and then on deceleration. 2020 Yamaha XT250 Contents Model Overview Specifications Features Photos Videos Links The 2020 Yamaha XT250 is one of the longest-running, most reliable, most durable dual-sport motorcycles ever made, being introduced way back in 1980. However, the WR250R does merit a mention. MSRP on the 2016 XT250 was $5,190, same as it was since 2013; though for 2017, we saw the price jumped a whole $9 to $5,199, and Yamaha held it there through 2019. You better find yourself a long onramp. That Bottom Line. The Honda and Yamaha share the same MSRP at $5199, though the Honda’s ABS-fitted option (which we tested) checks in at $5499. That puts the camo version over our $5500 budget by $99. Compare for Kawasaki KLX 230 vs Kawasaki KLX 250 Below is the detailed bike comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of Kawasaki KLX 230 and Kawasaki KLX 250. Despite giving away up to a two of inches of wheel travel to the other two bikes, the XT isn’t afraid of rough roads and tricky trails and handles them quite well, even at speed. 2.75-21 in. Kawasaki has one machine in the dual sport ring and that is the KLX230, which comes in ABS and non-ABS versions, both of which are affordable with … But the KLX230 gets an extra gear (6 speed vs 5 speed), 1.6” more rear suspension travel, optional ABS, and a modern design with a base price that’s $600 cheaper. All rights reserved. The suspension duties are handled by a nonadjustable 35mm conventional fork, while the shock is adjustable for preload and rebound damping. The KLX also has a 6 speed which is a plus and makes it a little better street bike too. Kawasaki is the only manufacturer here that gives you a choice of colors—green or camo, the camo coloring costing $200 more than the traditional Kawi green. It’s just plain better. Kawasaki KLX230 vs Yamaha Serow 250. 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