after a drunk driver hit me on my xt350 i replaced it w/ a 07 klx250 less than 800 miles. i'm waiting to fully heal before riding it and its kill'n me. i've enjoyed the site so far.

 

Welcome.... sorry to hear about the accident... that sucks... i hate drunk drivers...

 

I am really interested in the KLX 250 and am planning on buying one. I just want to know if anyone can tell me how it is for long distance travel on highways? And it's top speed?
Thank you!
TEAM GREEN

 

Welcome To Kawasaki Forums.
They're a lot of Good Members Here and they will do there Best to Help You out with Your Questions. Sometimes It Takes A Little Longer Then Others. So, hang-in there.

 

Welcome! I've found top speed for my stock '07 to be around 83 mph (hunched down, throttle pinned), but the bike is much happier cruising along at 65. The limiting factor for long distance highway riding is the stock seat, which can be replaced with an aftermarket seat for several hundred dollars. Riding in traffic at highway speed, you will have to get used to being affected by wind turbulence from other vehicles (not a problem, just something to think about). The stock tank will hit reserve after 90 to 100 miles. I put on a Clarke tank and can get closer to 150 which to me is a much more reasonable range.

 

Welome to KF.

It wouldn't be my choice for extended highway use.
Its just not a pleasant ride and that's not what the KLX is designed for.
It can do it if required but if I was planning to a lot of highway stuff, nup.

Good luck.

 

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