KLX250S vs other 250s

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Jan 12, 2009 | 10:55 PM

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horizonod

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There are 2 sets of specs for the Ninja 250R and 2 for the Yamaha WR250R. Are these different years? The specs don't match and differ pretty significantly in some areas.

Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Price: 3499
Dry Weight: 352
Seat height: 31.0
Fuel Mileage: 60 mpg
0-60: 7.6
1/4 mile: 15.54 @ 82.70 mph
Horsepower: 27.2 @ 10,770 rpm
Torque: 14.3 @ 9650 rpm
Top speed: 96 mph

Kawasaki Ninja 250R
Price 3499
Weight: 348
Seat height: 30.5
0-60: 6.9
1/4 mile: 15.30 @ 84.14 mph
Horsepower: 25.6 @ 10,500 rpm
Torque: 13.1 @ 9150 rpm

Yamaha WR250R
Price: 5899
Dry weight: 286
Seat height: 36.0
Fuel Mileage: 51.7 mpg
0-60: 7.4
1/4 mile: 15:47 @ 81.90 mph
Horsepower: 25.2 @ 9200 rpm
Torque: 15.3 @ 8200 rpm
Top speed: 85 mph

Yamaha WR250R
Price: 5899
Weight: 289
Seat height: 36.6
0-60: 6.7
1/4 mile: 15.51 @ 80.88 mph
Horsepower: 23.5 @ 8750 rpm
torque: 14.4 @ 8250 rpm

Jan 12, 2009 | 11:47 PM

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lostnite66

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Two different magazines. The Ninja 250R models should both be '08s, not sure why the difference. The first WR250R listed might be an '09 model, not sure if there are any differences.

Jan 13, 2009 | 03:40 AM

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Lostnite66,
I can't wait to hear the 1/4 (and 1/8 if they give it) ET's for the 2009.

Jan 13, 2009 | 03:45 AM

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09KLXowner

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yawn...........

Jan 13, 2009 | 10:47 AM

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lostnite66

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Quote:

Originally Posted by SlapDrum

Lostnite66,
I can't wait to hear the 1/4 (and 1/8 if they give it) ET's for the 2009.

That will be probably late in the summer if I do it. I still have to break it in, and running the 1/4 mile is not high on my priority list of things I want to do with my bike. But if and when I do, I'll be sure to post the timeslips.

Jan 13, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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oldphart

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ego/brand /power trip.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlapDrum

Wow your articles state that the Yamaha WR250R has 6 more HP. That is huge... Like 30% more.

I thought I had read somewhere that the Kawi out powered the Yamaha and the Honda.
Did anyone else read that anywhere?

I'll try to find it and post it up.
Chris

also read that the Yamaha needed the xtra hp to overcome the xtra wieght
hp..torque..weight..depends on terrain..riding style etc. Give me 750 hp at the rear wheel if you cannot get it to the ground your sucking wind.

Jan 14, 2009 | 07:01 PM

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je2000

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 09KLXowner

it's never been a debate that the new WR outpowers the KLX, everyone knew that. I was more shocked that the SM version of the WR puts out more power than the R model. They're supposed to share the same engine.

I agree, especially with the street tires I would've said it would come out slightly ahead.

Who knows, it was pretty close. Reaction times, rider skills, etc. Also what is the sprocket gearing difference on the R and X?

Last edited by je2000; Jan 14, 2009 at 07:04 PM.

Jan 14, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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thommo77

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That fuel mileage for the KLX has gotta be wrong, as does the 230's.
Absolute waste of time comparing the new WR to the KLX - they are two totally different bikes.
I would have loved a WR, but not at NZ$4000 (US$2500) more! I don't feel that the WR should be THAT much more expensive - damn exchange rates!