I tested the '06 KLX250S and really enjoyed it. Since then, I had a
chance to ride the 2009 model, and it's even better. Hard to go wrong
with this bike. My second bike is a DR-Z400S with a big tank and
knobbies. If I didn't want the load-carrying ability of the 400 I'd
think seriously about 'downgrading' to the KLX. AT 250 pounds you'll
probably squish the suspension so you're feet will touch the ground.
I'm 150 lbs with 31" legs and didn't have a problem with it.
__Arden
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DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "roncriswell@..."
wrote:
>
> I'd go with the KLX 250. A friend had one (who is very savvy) and
> raved about it. He just sold it as he is so busy and didn't get to
> ride it much. He has 2 or 3 other bikes. I went riding with a
bunch
> of KLR 'ers on fire roads in South east Oklahoma last year. One
guy
> had one of those. He was wheelieing past us all day. I was
jealous.
> It takes skill to wheelie a KLR 650. Lot lighter than a KLR. Lot
> lighter than a KLR. Lot cheaper than the WR (street model). Lot
> cheaper than the WR (street model). From what I have heard, no
> problems cruising 65 or maybe even 70 mph. It has a 6 speed I
> believe. Thought of buying one myself ......... just kinda waiting
to
> see how this yucky economy goes.
>
> Criswell
> On Jul 1, 2008, at 10:47 PM, Ross Lindberg wrote:
>
> > After much deliberation I think I have talked myself into
purchasing
> > another bike to compliment my KLR. I have a 22 year old daughter
who
> > got into motorcycling late last summer and rides a Yamaha TTR125.
I
> > bought her all the off-road protective gear we could find, and
she is
> > having great fun learning to ride her new bike. She is rather
> > cautious, which is a good thing. We have talked about going to
some
> > of the State Parks and riding area here in Minnesota and doing
some
> > trail riding together. My future son-in-law is an accomplished
> > motocross racer and brings her to the practice track so she can
ride
> > too. It is kind of cute to watch. The good riders race around for
> > 30 - 45 minutes, then all take a break so Lisa can ride. She rides
> > the entire course in first or second gear going over all the
jumps,
> > but not catching any air. Sometimes her fiance Steve rides beside
> > her giving her pointers. I actually took my KLR out for a couple
of
> > laps, but being a top-heavy bike and an inseam challenged rider,
we
> > were not a very good combination.
> >
> > Lisa and I spent an afternoon looking at bikes for me. Steve
> > recommended a YZF450. I told him that at age 41 I'm not into a
death-
> > wish machine. I just want a lightweight comfortable bike that Lisa
> > and I can go plunking around with, and one that I can use to
improve
> > my dirt riding skills with. After looking at the Honda CRF230, the
> > Yamaha TTR230 and the new street legal WR250, and the Kawasaki
> > KLX250, I am leaning very heavily towards the KLX. The WR was just
> > too high for me to handle comfortably. The KLX is a bit tall for
my
> > 29 inch inseam, but I think it will do the job I'm asking of it.
I'm
> > 6 feet tall, 250 lbs and the only concern I have is will the KLX
have
> > enough power to pull me around. After 2 ruptured disks in my low
> > back 14 years ago, my jumping days are over.
> >
> > An additional attraction is that the KLX is street legal. It's 100
> > miles one-way to the track where they ride and givin the price of
> > fuel, hauling 1 bike down to meet them is getting very expensive.
> >
> > Does anyone have any thoughts on my choice or experience with the
> > KLX? Also, what type of riding gear would you guys reccoment for
> > trail riding and some relaxed track riding?
> >
> > Ross Lindberg
> > Fertile, MN
> >
> >
> >
>
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