Time for a street bike!!
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
the '08 Ninja 250R engine has been extensively updated along with the rest of the bike. Check it out, I've heard it makes MORE power. I had an '01 Ninja 250R for a month and had it topped out purner near 120 mph. The new one will outhandle the old one severely and looks 1000 times better as well. The old ones will be given away now with the 1985 styling.
the '08 Ninja 250R engine has been extensively updated along with the rest of the bike. Check it out, I've heard it makes MORE power. I had an '01 Ninja 250R for a month and had it topped out purner near 120 mph. The new one will outhandle the old one severely and looks 1000 times better as well. The old ones will be given away now with the 1985 styling.
I'd like to see real numbers, but I don't see how, in any way the new 250R is going to top out faster than the old 250R.
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
ORIGINAL: klx250s_rider
I had almost 35,000 miles on my KLR and loved it, but sold it last year - wish I hadn't. It is a big bike and rather unruly on tight trails but otherwise I'd get another as long as it was pre-08. My Kawi/Honda dealer here is willing to give me a pretty good trade in value for my KLX - he has two new '07's still in stock, pretty tempting!
I had almost 35,000 miles on my KLR and loved it, but sold it last year - wish I hadn't. It is a big bike and rather unruly on tight trails but otherwise I'd get another as long as it was pre-08. My Kawi/Honda dealer here is willing to give me a pretty good trade in value for my KLX - he has two new '07's still in stock, pretty tempting!
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
ORIGINAL: klx250s_rider
I had almost 35,000 miles on my KLR and loved it, but sold it last year - wish I hadn't. It is a big bike and rather unruly on tight trails but otherwise I'd get another as long as it was pre-08. My Kawi/Honda dealer here is willing to give me a pretty good trade in value for my KLX - he has two new '07's still in stock, pretty tempting!
I had almost 35,000 miles on my KLR and loved it, but sold it last year - wish I hadn't. It is a big bike and rather unruly on tight trails but otherwise I'd get another as long as it was pre-08. My Kawi/Honda dealer here is willing to give me a pretty good trade in value for my KLX - he has two new '07's still in stock, pretty tempting!
Ineed to let go my 2006 Husqvarna TE610, 6200 miles.
'It has been a very good bike.
things I have done to her
Had a bigger foot welded on the Kickstand, The first week I had it it fell over and it bent in, and not knowing, it rubbed against the swing arm, Looks like crap ( see photo) but no issues for the next 6000 miles.
Re greased Steering head bearings
Put a 55/60watt headlight in it.
JD Jet Kit
Heated Grips
Leo Vince Slip on W/dbDAWG muffler insert
Utah Skid Plate
Cycra Hand Guards
EuroHusky Blinkers ( Very Flexible and Bright)
Promoto Rack
14 tooth Counter spkt ( also have the New Stocker 15t)
Re torqued the Engine Shaft Lock nuts
Blue Front Fender ( also Have the Stocker )
908 frnt/ 606 rear
Taller Handle Bars
New battery
I also have a Gray IMS 4.3 Gallon tank for it.
I have run Ams Oil 20/50 in it since break in.
$4500 and it is all yours
Looks a little more sexy than a klr
Linky to saleon adv site http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330891
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
ORIGINAL: Tinman
I'm with Deej I like the 08 klr's better than the 07. All these pics are getting me worked up[sm=bounceybounce.gif].
I'm with Deej I like the 08 klr's better than the 07. All these pics are getting me worked up[sm=bounceybounce.gif].
More pics and a linky to the sale http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329447
And yes is was dreaming at work today.
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
That does look real good. And it would be nice to own the road. I just wonder if they will need a spatula to scrap me off the road after I crash . That bike looks like it going 100mph standing still!!
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
I know, to each his own - but the KLR '08 IMO is but ugly, I know it's a better bike than earlier models but I just couldn't get use to that batcycle fairing!
Now the 610 Husky is absolutely sweeeeet looking!!
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RE: Time for a street bike!!
ORIGINAL: markmeinteil
I agree totally with what you're saying except on the engine. Kawasaki made some changes to the cam profile and cylinder head port design to give much better low to midrange power. But peak HP is actually lower now, and the '08 weighs more.
I'd like to see real numbers, but I don't see how, in any way the new 250R is going to top out faster than the old 250R.
ORIGINAL: 09KLXowner
the '08 Ninja 250R engine has beenextensively updated along with the rest of the bike. Check it out, I've heard it makes MORE power. I had an '01 Ninja 250R for a month and had it topped out purner near 120 mph. The new one will outhandle the old one severely and looks 1000 times better as well. The old ones will be given away now with the 1985 styling.
the '08 Ninja 250R engine has beenextensively updated along with the rest of the bike. Check it out, I've heard it makes MORE power. I had an '01 Ninja 250R for a month and had it topped out purner near 120 mph. The new one will outhandle the old one severely and looks 1000 times better as well. The old ones will be given away now with the 1985 styling.
I'd like to see real numbers, but I don't see how, in any way the new 250R is going to top out faster than the old 250R.