Which year model to choose?
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One other thing I like about the '06/'07 is that you can use some of the aftermarket products made for the KLX300...suspension tuning parts, Acerbis 3.7 tank, etc. somewhat easier than the '09 and later models.
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Donning my flame resistant suit before relaying this message... one of my friends recently said that the newer model KLX250S look too much like a China bike, and liked the looks of the older KLX250S a lot more.
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I agree.
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Damn, I should always go back to re-read original posts after a few days b4 replying. Thought he was only asking about the engine. 
Just clarifying, there were significant changes from first (06=07) to second generation (09-14):
- Plastic (including front/rear fenders, radiator shrouds, side panels and headlight shell)
- Speedometer (second gen has a digital unit)
- Forks (second gen has less travel and shorter overall length)
- Shock (ditto forks)
- Linkage pull rods (first gen: 117mm, second gen: 119mm. longer = shorter ride height)
- Overall appearance became less like the original KLX250R/300R with the second gen KLX250S.
- Second gen came in two colorways: lime/black and red/black
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