2018 Kawasaki KLX250 First Test Review Video | Riders Domain
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Kawasaki resurrects its liquid-cooled 250cc-class dual-sport dropping the 'S' and adding fuel-injection for the upcoming model year. Welcome back the 2018 KLX250. In this video review we go for a quick ride on and off-road to experience the capabilities of this affordable motorcycle. Come along for the ride!
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Nice video and good review. Surprised Kawi priced it so close to Versys X, even though different bikes for slightly different style of riding. Love your channel!!
Affordability was one of the priorities for Kawasaki - hence the $5349 price tag.
Riders Domain seems high considering one can get non abs Versys x300 for $5399. Both are affordable. Yay
yeah but the klx will hold its value much longer
You do get alot more suspension wise and frame wise with actual dual sports as opposed to an adventure bike. I can think of lots of occasions id much prefer a klx over a versys. Most trails where i live id never expose the versys to. Just super fine sand mixed with rocks and hidden ruts full of sand. I really don't think the ninja 300 engine in the versys or the street oriented suspension would like it one bit haha. Hence why Honda has their crf250 rally at almost as much as their cb500x...
I bought a 2019 camo one. My first dual sport. My other bike is a Versys 1000. The KLX is a great around town fun machine. People are drawn to it for some reason
and walk right up to talk to you. I actually enjoy it now more than the big bike. Best shifting bike I've ever owned and you will appreciate having a 6 speed. I bought it for desert and mountain prospecting and really did not expect it to be so good on the street.
Great bike
Great info on the shifting thanks
I bought a new KLR250 way back in 1989. Loved that bike. Rode it year round to work, used it at work to round up cattle. Took it trailriding on Sundays. Snow sun didn't matter, I had fun on it.
“Starts right up”
Engine: chup chup chuuuuup chup chup chup vroom
chip tune needed. EPA is killing the startup now days haha
Most reliable , while competitive . Two thumbs up. Best enduro
Badass motorcycle. Dual sports are amazing with their versatility.
I have the 2016 KLX 250. Stock. I weigh 110kgs at 6’4 and ride trails only. Great, reliable bike with very low maintenance. Really got to push it hard going up steep hills but otherwise a great, simple and reliable bike. I would never ride it on the freeway, really struggle to get to 100kmh. Easy maintenance even for a hack like me. Good beginner bike
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250 struggles to get to 60mph? And my 125 did 50 hmmph
Dang I’ve got mine to 80 mph easy
That instrument panel is still better than any other of the dual sports.
I had an 87' klr 250 and road it from Indy to Tuscan the interstate the whole way, it cruises just fine at 70mph all day.
Stock?
I am 5'8" . I wish there were more 400 cc dual sport with lower seat height. The DRZ is a bit tall, and so is the new Honda 450. Same with all the KTM's in that class. The DR 650 has good seating for me but weighs 366 lbs.
hey, there is a 351cc big bore kit for klx 250 from bill blue which increases the power by 50%.
The thing about this bike is you want to ride it. You will have a blast on the street and 2 lane highways. It would make an outstanding first bike for anyone maybe 5 foot 9 inch or taller. Very easy and forgiving to learn on it. Then you get to explore off road areas on the weekend.
if they made this bike a 400 with a 4 gallon tank they would sell millions of them . especially since the klr 650 is now discontinued
Jeff Ferguson I agree, and that would put the DRZ400S in the history books once and for all . If Suzuki would pull their head out of their ass , they would upgrade that DRZ400S to fuel injection and a 6 speed gear ⚙️ box , shave a few pounds, modify the suspension and give it new look with a lower seat height . SMASH HIT ! Selling like hot cakes 🥞 at an IHOP on Sunday morning.
Didn't they have a KLX400 made the same as the DRZ400 a few years ago?
BullBars1 in the USA 🇺🇸 I think it was offered in 2003-2004 , but in other countries there were a few more years of manufacturing of the KLX400R & SR . Not sure why it was discontinued
That's too bad...I like black and neon green.
@@NorthwoodsNomad agreed 10 fold
This bike is cool. My buddy has the older 250S and hits the dirt on it. Also if you look close this Kwai comes with some dirt friendly extras like rear caliper guard, rear master cylinder guard, folding shifter, a mud friendly front sprocket cover, etc.
I looked at one on the showroom floor. It's a beautiful looking bike. I can't wait to give one a test ride. It's going on the back of my RV if I like it.
Perfect bike for RV use!
24hp and 13ft lb of torque
Ace of mercs thanks... I thought he said 13hp at 1:45
No way it makes 24hp in stock form.
TommyNitro stock it puts about 23-24 at the wheels at around 8500
@@aceofmercs4893 Don't buy it. Every dyno I have seen from klx owners puts it about 18 or 19 at the wheel. The Wr250r makes over twenty, but not the klx in stock form.
TommyNitro mine only has an aftermarket exhaust and pushes 23-24 on 93 around 8-8600, but multiple factors contribute to how much power your going to put out
Have you taken it off any sweet jumps?
Can't wait for a 250 dualsport shootout! CRF VS WRR VS KLX
That is a great idea!
Same here
Klx has to be better than the Cr250l
Crf250l
why a shootout, I can tell you the result now, 1 wr250r, 2. klx250, 3.crf250L with klx250x coming closer to crf250L than to wrr250r
Suzuki really needs to update the drz400. give it a 6th gear , efi, a bigger tank and better suspension. they would sell a ton of them. Would anyone buy a crf 250l or a klx 250 if they did that?
hey you picked out the one bike thats heavier at 400 pounds...it needs a 150 pound diet and forks from the 1990's would help
stickloaf its 319lbs dude . you need to study up
DR Z400 is too heavy for what I would do. the KLX out in wooded Trails is so much easier to drive I can imagine how a DRZ .
ktm 500
I'd buy one, I just want a 400cc dual sport, EFI, kickstart as well as E-start.
My Klx250sf has 55,000 trouble free miles so far. Fun, cheap and dead reliable. If only it was fuel injected. 😔
I put a Dial-a-jet, Dynojet jets, and Megabomb/Powercore exhaust on mine, and it opened it up a lot.
ryanascotty after having a few fuel injected bikes I wanted to tell you, I love my carburetors! They don't plug up, shut down, fuel pump go out and ruin your trip exploring when your a state or two away. Happened to me more than once. Not only that, carbs are easier and cheaper to tune for power and milage. I don't want to buy a computer to make my bike run right after opening up the intake and new exhaust, jets are cheaper, and you get good fast results. I got to where I would not take my new fuel injected bikes out of town to Colorado with me for fear of problems unless I have room for 2 bikes. Also back to back comparisons on the bikes make me feel like the carburated bike has more fuel potential at any rpm giving it a broader powerband.
Kawasaki should have put a bigger gas tank on it as well two gallons is just not enough
my old klx300 is an ok little bike but really needs to be a 350 or 400...im a big fan of the middle sized dirt bikes
Very helpful video! I've been looking at getting this bike for a while and this helped me out a lot, just one con, you can't really diss a bike because of the seat, as you can always change it.... But apart from that love it! Keep it up mate.
I have a 1995 KLX250 and it is a tough mean lean green machine! It really is a great bike, is a pig to kick start though, it doesn’t always want to start.
The CRF250L really comes to life with mods. What is the preferred mods on this bike to bolster Performance??
Wish they made a 450 just like it.
I got the KLX250SF 2009, fuel injected and engine just died last december but had a lot fun riding it off road and on road, last I rode 4850km with it without problem. But have to mention the wiring need a lot of upgrades because overtime the insulation deteriorates and the naked cable can touch the body and caused mayhem.
Should have brought it back as a 350 or 400 ! I really liked my 09 but wanted MORE power .
I find that even with fuel injection, it tends to be cold blooded. For example, if you start the bike and hit the road, it might die while shifting down to a stop light. After about 5 minutes riding though it doesn’t do that.
I test drove a new 2019 Kawasaki KLX 250. It's power felt more a 125cc. I previously owned the 2013 Honda CRF250L and liked it much more. I expected the Kawasaki to drive inbetween the CRF and WR. I was disappointed. My last toy was a 1986 trx250r, so I got addicted to rapid acceleration.
It's a shame this bike doesn't have more power, because it looks soo much better than the WR250R. Sat on both of them today, and while the Kawi looks better, we all know the Yammy takes the cake and eats it too.
Great but the old one with a big bore kit is a total sleeper and a lot cheaper
WR250R STILL RULES!!!
Yeah, that bike rules.
Yeah! Slide action is good action.
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OHIO STATE IN THE HOUSE :D
Im Lieutenant Hoe A perfect match for you
I just want to convert a good dual sport to supermoto SINCE I don’t like the DRZ400sm and I’m not paying $12k for the 701..... I’m between the KLX250 and the WR250R
I’m in the same boat! Also looking at the XT250 and DR200 and CRF250L. The WR may be too tall.
Here's a torture test review of the KLX 250 super moto. th-cam.com/video/XacpeV3tLog/w-d-xo.html
Why not compare it to the CRF 250L and the WR 250R? Horsepower vs. hp. Suspension vs. suspension. Stuff like this.
what do you think about the new 2019 KLX250 CAMO ??
Great bike for the money!
Thanks for the review. Really thinking of buying one!
I think this gets the job done
Brand new 2018 near me for $3300, great value.
JettyLife23 where is that???
I’m looking at a new leftover camo 2019 klx250 tomorrow for 4500 👀
Great deal.
Cal Crappie I got it but it was 5725 shipped to my door with all the fees including dmv fees. Still feel like I got a good deal and I love it so far. Had 0 miles on it when I got it and now it’s at 4 miles from learning to ride cruising around my property. Haha
3:50 Nice Leatherman Skeletool :)
My height is a 1,75cm. This KLX will be good to me?
buy a seat concepts seat and you can ride all the miles you want.....I did it in a 2014....700 kms a day for 26 days in a row without any problem.
Yeah, I agree. I mentioned it in the written article. Here it is if you care to have a read: www.ridersdomain.com/magazine/motorcycles/reviews/2018-kawasaki-klx250-first-test-ride/
I almost sold it after my trip but I decided to keep it as a second bike.....I'm going to buy a 351 kit and make it a little beast. It's just way too fun and very very cheap to own and maintain.
Man, that is a great idea - who sells that piston/cylinder setup? Good idea, IMOP.
The name is BILL BLUE or WILLIAM BLUE 351 CC BIG BORE KIT....look him up and write to him. He'll respond as soon as you write to him.
I bought a aftermarket seat at the moment I do not recall other manufacturer it was definitely worth the 350 bucks for it it made longer trips so much bearable other than that I love the bike
So many comments you'll prolly never see this. You mention remove snorkel and change exhaust. Can the FI system be re-flashed? a power commander or something similar?
Ejk fuel controller
for 1,000 more, you get a DR 650. Old school yes, but lots and lots of torque.
Lots.
According to the websites, it's actually $1,2000 more for the DR when compared to the non-camo KLX. But also a 17" rear wheel, with fewer tire choices, especially if you want a more dirt worthy DOT legal tire (a problem I had with my 1998 KLR-250), compared to the 18" KLX rear. And also about 62 pounds heavier. They aren't exactly in the same class, but if I'm going off road more, especially if on more difficult terrain, even more so on soft Florida sand (where I used to take my KLR-250), give me the lesser weight with better rear tire options. And for slower speeds in technical terrain, give me the liquid cooling of the KLX.
I'm in Irvine. Please tell me where these trails are in the video. Thanks!
Has this version been out on the market yet? Cheers
Not sure taking off the snorkel is gonna make a whole lotta difference on a fuel injected bike
Nice uphill and downhill angle
Everybody saying that the fuel injection is good which it is but they keep saying that the carbureted system was hard to start even when cold I have a 2014 KLX I think starts very easily when it's hot or cold so I don't know where people are getting their information from
I was thinking the same thing. I've never had a problem with any of my carbureted bikes. As long as they are jetted correctly, there is no problem. I don't like fuel injected bikes because of all the extra junk that goes with them; computer, cam position sensor, oxygen sensor, etc.
Even the dealers talk about fuel injection as a new thing the fuel injection klx250s but out in Asia for a few years now
My KLR-250 was normally not too bad, but it would occasionally be hard to start, even more so if I laid it over (and it was kick start). And with the introduction of ethanol blend gasoline, I quickly learned how to clean a carb...a problem I've never had on any fuel injected vehicle due to ethanol. For that matter, other than a bad injector on a used junkyard engine I bought for a Dodge truck, I've never even had a fuel injection problem at all. Same thing with the carb on the 2006 Yamaha Wolverine 450 4 wheeler I had, which sat a lot more...but never a problem on the 2009 Yamaha Grizzly 550 EPS, which sat just as much, but had fuel injection that I never had to work on. And then there was the 1982 Suzuki GS-1100 I had, which had 4 carbs that needed work due to ethanol. Fuel injection may be worse if you have a problem, but you're less likely to have a problem with fuel injection.
13lb ft of torque not hp, 24 hp
Anyone know what maintenance intervals are like on this thing? I have a Husky FE501 that requires much love and attention.
I'm 6'2 and 240 lbs. Can I tighten up the suspension?
What is the bike with more performance you’d spend the little extra money to get?
Still only has a tiny tank that wont let you ride 2 hours. There should be a 12 litre tank on these small dual sports minimum.
That would be a lot of riding in 2 hours since it gets probably 55 mpg really working it hard. Closer to 75 mpg just riding it normal on the street.
Just sucks you decided to record the voice while riding the bike at speed. It could've sounded a lot better if you had only used your shots and record in a better setup. Cool, other than that.
what kind if boots are you riding with brown ones?, thx.
My 97 klx 300 looks the same just different color, and it goes hard. And im pretty sure the horsepower would be about 20 because mine is almost 30 im sure of it.
Nice vid btw.
One of my favorite reviewers
Thanks, man,! We really appreciate that!
One of the only few reviews.
Kawasaki KLX250 vs Honda CRF250 Rally vs BMW G310GS for a beginner rider doing light off-road on weekends. Any thoughts? Thx alot.
NickT CRF Rally looks too hardcore for weekend riders. BMW is way too expensive man. I think U should pick this bike.
Anh Ấy thx. I've got the Bemer and love it.
cant compare the bmw to those , completely different price class
The BMW is in the $5500 range. So not far off.
great fun bike!
Another great video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching.
Dumb question can I add a carburetor and a Kickstarter
Kawasaki temporarily ended the klx 250 for reasons of emissions. After the 2014 line, it was too difficult to pass with with carburated fuel.
Yes, that was why the bike disappeared for a few years.
In the EU, it had efi.
It was he slump in sales .had nothing to do with the missions. if it has something to do with the missions , they just would have to do injected model for the following year. the fuel injected KLX bike been in Asia for a few years now.
So you’re saying pay extra for the Yamaha WR250R
no need to say, it's fact
+jack schitt pretty sure he meant get a KTM or husqvarna if you have the money. Yamaha wr250r is a dog as well
Jack White depends on what you want and what fits you. Pick the bike that fits you some are better for tall people some better for short. Not to say you cant do either
All the bikes (KLX, CRF, WR etc.) have their markets. Different seat heights etc. All three are very good in their own ways.
Have you ride a crf250rally.... between these 2 ... witch is better bike...
City?
Every day ride?
Offroad..?
crf rally is better
Crf ralley is not better. How so??
Crf 250 rally is really hard to ride when offroading, it's so over weight, especially when you off-road it on a wet mud, or rocky road. But nothing wrong if you like it.
Thinkin of gettin a dual sport , i intend to go on highways , gonna do off road as well , and want it to have good gas millege , thinkin between crf , wrr , klx , drz (u get the point) please recommand me (plus im 5 foot 7 , 1.70)
Drz will be a little tall at 5'7" but with the stock gearing 3x3 mod etc it works better than 250s for highway. Wr250 I think would be a good option for you too and I think it can do some highway. But if you find a good deal on the klx or crf it might be worth it to try them.
And maybe check out the dr650 it has a low seat height and power wouldn't be an issue on the highway.
Thanks alot ! , ll tell you what , i went to yamaha dealership the other day and saw the wr ....its not really shorties friendly , i could touch the ground but it wont be easy for me to daily commute on it
Can Some one who is 5.6 be able to ride this bike or is it to high?
Is it hard to wheelie in 2nd?
Have you ridden the versys x 300?
Great review
+James Doolan glad you enjoyed it.
black wheels....beautiful! This is a muchi better motorcycle than the honda xr250.
Yeah, old bugger cleans up nice in Matrix Camo & black rims and hardware.
Kawa ain't made a good Woods bike KLX since the KLX 300
I'm 5'7 and would love a dual sport but they are always tall
you could buy a lowered seat, you can lower it up to like 3 inches
How much low end power does this thing have, I own a klx 300 I loveee the low end on it, I’m wondering if I would be happy what the power especially the low end, I can lug the hell out of it and it doesn’t stall
Did you do any technical trail riding I was writing this half way threw and I guess you aren’t happy with the Low end
what better bikes in the class are there??? honda? not with those shocks! yamaha?? not with that price!! suzuki?? there is none! ktm?? unrelliable and extremely epensive....and not the same class.
ossa60 Buy a used wrr. I picked up my 2013 wrr w/600kms for $5200 cad
Snipified that's like the price of this bike brand new
poison 123 After tax on the msrp this klx where i live would be $6,553. The wrr is a better bike. Like comparing a miata to a s2000
Snipified are you talking about the wr250r?
poison 123 If we are, then a new wrr here after tax is $8,500
Does it wheelie good?
250s with that weight dont wheelie well. A 450 is better
an0v 26 im a pretty light guy is just wanna know if I’d be able to hold a wheelie for a little while on the thing
@@ByKareem ya i think you will. How tall are you btw?
an0v 26 5’6 And a half
Riders Domain - where are those trails? I'm from the OC and would like to have some local trails for fun. I kept up with you on El Toro, but couldn;t figure out from there...thanks!
can you ride this on the freeway? I mean are they street legal?
Zain Muhammad it is street legal. Yes you can ride on the freeway in the slower lane and don’t plan on passing anyone lol
i hope it was 2 stroke direct inject
we had the FI in Europ, i had a 2011 model but the last klx year was 2015 and they brought the versys 300 in its place, i was soooo disapointed :(
Interesting - fortunately, we have both again in the United States. Good thing you purchased a KLX250 while you could!
Any info if theyre gonna bring back the klx for the EU?
started making them in 2006
Mine was a 1987 klr 250, bought it new for 2800 at the time.
was the klx just a renamed klr?
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Should I buy this.. the yam or the Honda??
WR250R is #1
again and again there is no kick starter, is it too much price, i dont understand
I had a kick start 1998 Kawasaki KLR-250, and there were a LOT of times I wished it had electric start.
Why not up the displacement to a 300 or 350. Give it some real power and make it work all over. I had a 2009. It was a pig. More at home on dirt roads at 40mph
Got mine last month
have fun!
Great video&review!im wondering how much it will cost here in the Philippines?
Hi - that's a good question. You can find US pricing within the written article (link in description).
OU PEUT T0N AVOIR CET KAWASAKI KLX 250?
Carberator
nice!
Thanks!
this bike have abs ? @Riders Domain ?
Dream Therapy no, it doesn’t.
PAS MAL DU TOUT
What's the fuel range on a full tank
I'm getting about 75 MPG on the street. Normal type riding. 150 mile range.
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How's the engine vibes?
No vibration. I've only been to around 65 mph so far. None at all.
Whats the MPG on this bike tia
75 mpg on the street and maybe 55 mpg running it hard in the dirt.
No fuel gauge?
A dash light comes on with a half gallon left in the tank. Probably good for at least another 30 miles.
500cc and klr seat
I had a 2012 one of my biggest mistakes
Why was it one of your biggest mistakes
Come on Kawasaki, soft as bread
13 hp wtf wr250 has 22-24
At wheel is always lower than crank.
It's 19, as the guy in the video said in response to the comment right below yours.