Thinking about getting a KLX250S
#31
05-29-2013, 12:44 AM
I agree why limit yourself on bikes if you can afford/secure them? I own 4 and 1 car.
94 GSXR1100, 05 GSXR1000, 07 KLX250s, and a project zombie bike..Let's call it a GSXR1100 as well and ignore the 4 other bikes I've chopped away at to convert it into a street fighter
More bikes the better!
#32
05-29-2013, 05:25 AM
If I rode street 95% of the time I'd go with a street bike and while the 250 can get you a speeding ticket it's pretty rung out at those speeds a larger SM or a sport bike would be my weapon of choice.
#33
05-30-2013, 11:32 AM
I get your comparison method here in your post, but I'm not sure that's where some of the enjoyment factor comes from that the OP and others were talking about. Sure, we could all be riding Honda Metropolitan scooters in some settings and be just fine in covering a given transportation need. But if the speed limit is even as low as 60 mph on a given route to work, the snappy acceleration of a 50, 70, or 100 horsepower bike that isn't in the piggy, Gold Wing weight category is just a hoot compared to the utilitarian power delivery of the KLX on pavement. No one is suggesting that folks can't use whatever bike they prefer for their transportation needs or desires as long as they're safe enough to run with other traffic reasonably. However, I think most folks would enjoy a much snappier power package for pavement and highway than what the KLX offers. I'm even looking at the new ZX300R as a fun, pavement playbike. The thing cranks out just short of 40 horsepower now and has received many upgrades to the frame and suspension. It absolutely kills the new Honda CBR250R. Of course we're just talking about small engine packaged bikes here.
#34
05-30-2013, 12:48 PM
She's definitely no cruiser, but she can handle the highway no problem once you get her uncorked.
#35
05-30-2013, 05:59 PM
Are you talking about an SF, maybe? Maybe you have a 12T up front???
I'm 5'11" and around 175lbs, and I have no problem gaining speed in 5th gear going up what we in UT call mountains (you folks from TN call them "holy crap, that's steep!") Of course, I'm jetted for this altitude too. I live at 5,000 ft. but often ride up to 12,000 ft.
#36
05-31-2013, 01:44 AM
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: middle tennessee; 600ft asl
Posts: 547
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Maybe I should start another thread rather than muck this one up...
2007 klx250s, 42t rear, 14t front, 4.60-18 goldenboy on the rear w 1/3 tread left.
I guess I will do some number crunching and testing this weekend to see what the heck my bike is smoking...
Maybe I should start another thread rather than muck this one up...
2007 klx250s, 42t rear, 14t front, 4.60-18 goldenboy on the rear w 1/3 tread left.
I guess I will do some number crunching and testing this weekend to see what the heck my bike is smoking...
#37
06-01-2013, 01:17 AM
As others have pointed out, a KLX250 vs a CBR600 is a little like a mountain bike vs a road bike: totally different tool for different applications.
If you are keeping highway trips to a minimum, the KLX will a better all around bike IMO. Sport bikes are not that great around town due to their tall gearing & tucked riding position. Not to mention, the CBR will be terrible off road!
If you are keeping highway trips to a minimum, the KLX will a better all around bike IMO. Sport bikes are not that great around town due to their tall gearing & tucked riding position. Not to mention, the CBR will be terrible off road!
#38
06-01-2013, 04:26 AM
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: middle tennessee; 600ft asl
Posts: 547
My speedo is corrected to the 10th, and I run @7k RPM at 70 MPH, with a 13T up front.
Are you talking about an SF, maybe? Maybe you have a 12T up front???
I'm 5'11" and around 175lbs, and I have no problem gaining speed in 5th gear going up what we in UT call mountains (you folks from TN call them "holy crap, that's steep!") Of course, I'm jetted for this altitude too. I live at 5,000 ft. but often ride up to 12,000 ft.
Are you talking about an SF, maybe? Maybe you have a 12T up front???
I'm 5'11" and around 175lbs, and I have no problem gaining speed in 5th gear going up what we in UT call mountains (you folks from TN call them "holy crap, that's steep!") Of course, I'm jetted for this altitude too. I live at 5,000 ft. but often ride up to 12,000 ft.
I checked my tire height and did the calcs (and verified with GC). I should be @ 65MPH/7000RPM.
The numbers may not matter but there seems to be a lot of variation with MPG and MPH numbers.
Oh well...To the OP...Get the KLX!
#39
06-01-2013, 11:28 AM
My 300R is geared at 14/45 and my Trailtech vapor has been set to match GPS speeds.
I'm seeing right at 6700 rpm at 60mph.
IIRC, 14/45 should be about the same as 13/42. So why the difference? Is there an internal gearing diff between the 300R and the 250 S/SF?
I'm seeing right at 6700 rpm at 60mph.
IIRC, 14/45 should be about the same as 13/42. So why the difference? Is there an internal gearing diff between the 300R and the 250 S/SF?
