https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/crf300l-rally-owners.1500319/, https://www.advrider.com/f/threads/2021-klx300.1477152/page-41#post-43639215, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. MzKLX on 01-06-2023. If the Honda had better suspension, I would recommend it straight away. If Kawasaki had some more updates to their bike besides the motor, Id be recommending it. Thats REALLY sound advice and makes complete sense. Still no issues? Log In; Register; Forums. Just get a DRZ 400 in the model you prefer. (I've never had a failure and I often ride pretty hard). Kawasaki Forums > Kawasaki Motorbikes > Kawasaki Off Road Models > KLX300R. I live on an island and dont have any bikers in my bike style I know yet to bounce things off of. FWIW, I'm an old guy with a lot of experience with dirt bikes and dual sports; my last dual sports in order of use: Suzuki DRZ400, Yamaha WR250R (2 of 'em), KTM 450 EXC-F, Beta 390 rr-s, Beta 430 rr-s, and a Honda CRF450L I just sold. The KX 250F is around 900 dollars more (300 more if . customerservice@kawasaki.co.uk. Ill be sure to keep you posted on my impressions. I would be very interested in hearing about your first impressions. Changed the rear sprocket to 38 tooth. The yamahas overall performance pale in comparison. Since this is a new bike, I took it easy on the first loop, the brakes, suspension and engine were not up to snuff yetbut by the second loop power had noticeably improved, and the brakes had much more stopping power. On the News page, there was an article about the new 2021 KLX300 Dualsport. Plus the power should come sooner in the rev range. #1. He'll know next Tuesday when he can get one in for me. 02-07-2023 12:59 PM by klx678. I brought into the dealership and they said the button itself is defective and I have an appointment for them to replace it under warranty, no big deal, I can still start the bike it just takes two or three pushes of the button. I now have 2500 miles on my KLX300SM. tw200forum.com is not in any way affiliated with Yamaha Motor Company, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. He has an AWD Transit 250 dually he converted into a camper that has a rear hitch-mounted motorcycle carrier. New. Much better to be in stealth mode, I am there and gone before there is any chance of reading a tag number. I'm going to have to think about it. I should have bought a TTR250. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. hopefully they'll be around for quite a bit longer though. 2023 Klx 300ds. Looking at the rear shocks, the KLX has 9.1 inches of travel with a piggyback reservoir and adjustable rebound damping. I'm using Kenda tires front and back. Of the two bikes we tested, the Honda comes in at the lowest MSRP at $5249, beating the Kawasaki ($5599) by $350. You make sense, and I have to say back in the say I lusted after the LC4 bikes but didn't have the coin. 6 Speed & EFI Bikes That Need To BeMade, Follow OnTheBackWheel.com on WordPress.com. He has an AWD Transit 250 dually he converted into a . 4. At that time all my Japanese road bikes started just fine with a button. Something like one of these, smaller and lighter than my current bike, really appeals to me. Hey Hope, welcome to the forum and congrats on your new KLX. So glad I asked you guys. Published Aug 13, 2021. . Heres hoping they put it heavier springs for overseas markets. I wonder bout the suspension though and have thought if i was happy with it that maybe swap suspension from the R and sell the R to some shorty. Ohhhh. #1. I dyno tested my bike with an exhaust I made as the only mod just to measure how much improvement it would make all by itself. (LogOut/ Passenger Car Motor Oil (PCMO) - Gasoline Vehicles, M1 0W40 FS (updated formula) vs PPE 5W40 (API SP). In the past I've found it convenient to have an extra wheel so I can use a wheel with the stock more street-oriented tire for when I do mostly road stuff, and use the extra wheel for off-road with a knobby. The 2022 model retails for $6,199. Thanks for bringing me to my senses!!! Login with Facebook. https://advrider.com/kawasaki-unveils-5-new-bikes-at-the-same-time/, https://advrider.com/kawasaki-unveils-the-klx300-dual-sport/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. You will need suspension work. I had a Wr250r and i susspect the Klx300 would be better because it is smaller than Wr250r so center of gravity should be lower. Based on the KLX 300R platform, the KLX 300 takes the off-road bike and gives it a more street friendly stance. I noticed that as well. I didn't even change the stock suspension clickersa first. 12. (LogOut/ A forum community dedicated to Kawasaki Motorcycle owners and enthusiasts. I personally like the new Kawa as it has a pretty high fun-factor. 25 HP +7%. If you are going to change the springs on your Kawasaki, Id be leaning towards the Honda again. The KLX300 powerplant is largely the same as the outgoing KLX250s, but is bored out by 6mm, resulting in a 43cc displacement increase to 292cc. 15.4 TQ. Where the old model KLX250S had a sizeable ground clearance advantage, with the KLX300 this has unfortunately shrunk, most likely due to its now longer rake and trail. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Posted Thursday at 05:52 PM. Once it is at idle speed, slowly turn the screw clockwise until you hear the idle speed increase the slightest bit. JavaScript is disabled. The difference here is now only 0.2 of an inch, the KLX has 9.8 and the CRF 9.6, both reasonably low. If I may briefly quote myself from a post I made several months ago, LOL: Then again, maybe I've just lost my mind hahaha One could always just go out and buy a damn Husqvarna 500 like everyone else, or be satisfied with "fairly close" (KLX300) for a lot less money. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I bought a new 2021 KLX300 to Compliment my 2015 KLR650 (48K miles). They look perfect for me. Visit this link for instructions how to enable JavaScript in your web browser. ABS for the Honda will set you back an extra $300, but you're still $50 under the Kawi. If you can't figure out the drill, have someone show it to you who knows kickstart thumpers since it's a lot easier to see than explain in words. JavaScript is disabled. Do any of the new models have one? Alright, so both bikes have their pros and cons. Yes, I work out, but even then, how many 300# romainain deads do you care to do? All things motorcycling with a touch of humour and unbiased honesty. On 11/22/2021 at 5:24 AM, kawagumby said: On 11/13/2021 at 6:52 PM, kawagumby said: When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. I can only imagine how much fun the Super Moto version is. The 300 should be cool. Handling is superb for a 300lb bike.low enough CG, good ergos, and a stock seat that lets you move around makes for good turning manners and control. Whether you are carving through the trees, racing motos at your local track, or enjoying trails with your family, we have the setup to make your day of riding even more fun. Username. I bought the Delkevic after-market muffler with the spark-arrestor (about $260 shipped) and it went on easily. 2023 KLX300R Foot Pegs. JavaScript is disabled. I just bought a brand new 2021 Kawasaki KLX 300. My first offroad bike was a 2013 Klx250s with carburator. IMHO. Picked the bike up yesterday. Thanks, you're right -- I was trying to say it didn't have a manual compression relaese to worry about. 16.5 TQ +7.5%. So, here are some pictures.hope this helps someone. The only street bikes that needed a kickstarter were British bikes and Harleys. That helps once again, love this forum. Weight, while the 300L has gone on a pretty decent diet, at 304lbs its still 2 pounds heavier than the KLX300. My final score tally is.4.75 to the Honda and 4.50 to the Kawasaki. Motorcycles, Boating, Small Engine, Aviation, Powe. Hello, I am a newbie. Now Im having a problem shifting into second, most of the time when Im out on trails and I want to shift from first to second the gear shift wont grab second and jump down into neutral. It is 50 state street legal in US and it is legal in australia and Canada.. and pretty much everywhere else; just EU and UK? So looks and a better dash make it a win for the Honda? Thanks. Kawasaki Motorcycles. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. My questions are: It seems from reading the posts on the KLX 300, many owners do mods to the bike after they purchase. I'd go with the kawasaki. The Beta's tires are DOT legal knobbies, the Kawa's tires are more a 50-50 tire and is a better if you are going to do much pavement work. I agree the Honda looks nice.the Kawa might have better suspension but if they both need new springs.Just throw a gold valve kit in the Honda and be happy.Most dual sport riders never changed their clickers once theyre happy with their setting. New 2021 KLX 300 having problems. Robert Martin Jr. We ran the KLX300SM on the in-house Cycle World Dynojet 250i dynamometer . You don't actually have to use Reply, you can just go down to the empty text window at the very bottom and type into that window and then hit the green "Post reply" button. With the KLX I feel more comfortable on bad roads as I am 73 years old and . The Kwacker seems to win on better suspension, a better selection of available tires, and maybe a little more power on top. But I believe Frank has had this bike awhile. View all posts by OnTheBackWheel, Yep that pretty much sums it up. Feature wise, I think the CRF edges out the KLX. My exhaust arrives in a few days. Apparently new for 2021. The fact I'm dragging a body should be entirely irrelevant? I also took the KLX stickers off my 2022 KLX 300 (camo). Weve got a mini mx course on the island that Im curious to see how it performs with light riding and small air on it. Come join the discussion about performance, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, off-road, touring, street bikes, and more! 1. Is anyone familiar with their line or can make other recommendations? You only want to increase the idle speed by 250-300 rpms. Trimmed off that low-hanging rear fender section, as that kind of design tends to hook on things when the bike is on the ground. 2023 ft. RotoMoto, Why So Many Factory Busts These Days? by Brand; by Year . No matter what you're riding, it's going to be some kind of compromise in one way or another. I'm wondering if they are also going to making it a 300cc, since it seems Honda and Kawasaki have 300cc dual sport bikes out. My son recently bought a 2022 Beta 390 RR and had to have it lowered along with a seat concepts seatthose added lots of expense to the tune of over 14k total. 85.75/100. As it turns out the KDX front wheel is virtually the same as the KLX wheel, with the exception of the speedo drive. Come join the discussion about performance, exhaust, suspension, parts, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! For the price, I might pick one up. JavaScript is disabled. It has a 6 cc advantage over the CRF300L, its 292ccs verses 286ccs. The Kawa has more everywhere with that good mid-range that let me loft the front wheel easily in second gear anytime. The 2022 Kawasaki KLX300 dual-sport bike delivers power and performance on the trails and beyond with trail-tuned long travel suspension and a capable 292cc liquid-cooled four-stroke engine. Is it they are just too cheap or has it something to do with FI? or should I be pissed that my new bike is having problems. Ill stick with the basic mods and stay away from warranty killers until I should. Got a little happy there for awhile thinking about tricking it out. Motorcycles, Boating, Small Engine, Aviation, Powe. Started May 6, 2022, By I really like the bike, I ride it almost every day on road and off-road. Also removed the fuel cannister. A forum community dedicated to Yamaha TW200 owners and enthusiasts. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Very sweet setup. Apr 16, 2002. Wow! That "dip" on the chart right at 7,000 is the secondary throttle just beginning to open. Replace the stock 5 weight fork oil with 7.5 weight. To prevent arm pump, proper suspension setup, positioning of the controls, and avoiding a death-grip on the bars is key, but in some cases, using the proper equipment can make a huge difference. I'm looking for decent skid plate and radiator guards for my 2022 Klx300r. I can put the Van Van on my receiver rack with zero affect on the fuel economy, but it is limited to 55 unless pinned which I don't want to do. On the front I use the Washougal 2 (an excellent all-rounder I've used many times and great in dirt) and on the back the Kenda K257D Klassic 4.50 x 18 (it turned out to be substantially taller than stock, as I found out, so I would recommend the 4.10 x 18 version). Moto Master Flame Fixed Front Rotor Kawasaki / Suzuki 125cc-300cc 1997-2022 Hunter Yoder Addresses Random Teardown and his Run-In with Cole Thompson at Glendale SX, Its Contract Year.. Thanks. Hoping for an update on the exhaust swap. A ride in the woods helps me relax and release tension. Ebay cheapo footpegs too. The beta is much more expensive and is a 90-10 dirt to road bike. So,would you say you covered 50 percent of the openings? (LogOut/ The KLX300 dual-sport's rider-friendly ergonomics closely align with the KLX300R off-road motorcycle, offering an upright and relaxed riding position. The KLX300 motor is a re-sleeved KLX250S motor that has been around since Adam was a boy, and that engine has legendary reliability. frequent adjustment might imply your valves demise. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); https://www.instagram.com/onthebackwheel/, A New DRZ400! Exhaust should arrive this weekend.. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. The consensus is the KLX with it's cartridge fork and adjustable suspension will carry a new or returning rider further along than will the soft non-adjustable CRF suspension. I own a KLX250S, and I would love it to have a brighter LED headlight and a fuel gauge. Having no images, distributors, or customers, the company basically started on a . Us KLR'ists woke up today like it might be christmas, but they pulled the switch on us, and now more releases in Jan? I am at the end of my life and riding so it really does not make much difference for me, but if you want to see motorcycling severely curtailed by legislation and local ordinances just make more noise. Stoker sells some stainless steel valves, anyone had any experience with them? 3. New Member Area; . Both are DOT approved and aren't too expensive. I have the same bike and I want to swap out the tires after break-in. Neutral flyer off of jumps. rtt on 02-03-2023. Members. Both needed very expensive after-market engine fixes. Find new & used KLR & KLX motorcycles & parts for sale, KLR & KLX reviews, and browse owner garages & mods. 2. Kris250 on 12-28-2022. i'm w jimmy no way that's right frank.pos things to consider,A needs a valve adj.B the carb is not set up properly.C are u twisting the throttle w a pumper carb, not the thing to do i'm told?D turn the idle up a bit?wish i knew what to tell ya ,just some ideas. Theyve both have steel frames, tank sizes are both 2 gallons and everything else is much the same. The suspension is above-averageeven considering the shorter travel at 10 inch and 9 respectively. ), specs and give my opinion on which one I think you should buy. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The Kawasaki is honestly dated but has better suspension. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I end up putting the bike away, not having ridden it at all, and I go back inside too exhausted to even stand up! The CRF has better foot pegs and a new one piece frame. In particular Im looking to free up the restriction from the small bore and a more throaty sound than the stock exhaust. By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of data and cookies. Browse Kawasaki KLX 300 Motorcycles for sale on CycleTrader.com. indy rider I know some people dont like modern tech on their bike, but these are nice touches, especially the fuel gauge and LED headlight. Seriously thinking about buying one of these, i have a 300R and want another bike with a plate. IMS Fuel Tank Suzuki Kawasaki KLX250S / KLX300 2009-2021 $ 392. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. I am also an auto and aviation enthusiast. (Being able to a bike in gear has saved my arse more than onceand this will make sure you don't have a dead engine of unknown cause after a crash. Got the 2017 SM version fro only $3500 and put some over sized Shinko 705's on it. OK, so I rode the KLR300 for about an hour today, all off-road. What also has me concerned is watching the CRF300L videos that are currently online, the suspension looks SOFTTTTT. I don't know how tall you are but the kawa sits much lower for easier handling at stop signs and lights. I was also looking at the WR250R dual sport, and if they bump it up to a 300cc that will be another one to consider IMO. 300 lbs., nice. The 300 version has sufficient power for highway rides. Sponsored Content posted a topic in General Dirt Bike Discussion, March 27, BustedUpFoFiddyPilot posted a product in Handlebars, November 9, 2022, Sponsored Content posted a topic in General Dirt Bike Discussion, October 20, 2022, By We use data about you for a number of purposes explained in the links below. I'm about 140 lbs nekkid and 180 with full gear. Location: Alberta. The only issue I had was bending the shifter to fit my boots..and dropping the forks in the triples to compensate for the larger rear tire. 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