RIDE REVIEW KAWASAKI KLX250

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Thanks 2019 Kawasaki KLX250, ride review

[@pdbordelon]

What a great review! I just took delivery of of 2021 KLX 300 in camo grey....weather sucks right now so videos like this are really pumping me up to ride this spring! Thanks!

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks! I can't wait to tryout the 300! We just got a break in weather, so im riding out to jashua tree national park!

[@Snowcudi]

Just bought mine today! Pick up on Wednesday! Thanks a lot for the video, helped me make my decision!

[@TRCAdventures]

sweet!, it seems like they are getting a bit more difficult to find, I think you will love it! Thanks

[@Snowcudi]

Tin Roof CycleWorks I had to drive almost 9 hours a couple states over from me to find one, in about 5 states this is the only one I could find!

[@Dr.Adolf.Sponge]

Just got this bike can confirm it’s a real hitter

[@TRCAdventures]

congratulations on the bike! so much fun!!

[@Brianmoto49]

very good review .. thinking of getting one to do some off road and dirt ...thank you

[@TRCAdventures]

They are fun! I don't think you would regret getting one!

[@SupernaturalBeingsofEarth]

That was an awesome ride,, cheers.

[@TRCAdventures]

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks!

[@ricochet08]

that camo is sick! nice video

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks, i do love that camo look!!!

[@Squarebodyshelley]

I just bought one, can't wait top make more videos with it

[@TRCAdventures]

excellent, should be a blast!

[@michaelroberts47]

Awesome review sir! Thanks for the info!

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks for watching!! and thanks for the feedback~

[@michaelroberts47]

Tin Roof CycleWorks I actually bought a 2019 KLX 250 last week. You video really helped me make my decision!!!

[@TRCAdventures]

@@michaelroberts47 great choice, hope you have a great time on it!!

[@wohldog7502]

Just bought mine yesterday. Get it next week. It's cold out but I'm still excited!

[@TRCAdventures]

Sweet, did you get the 250 or the 300?

[@wohldog7502]

@@TRCAdventures I got a 2020 250 with 200 miles on it

[@TRCAdventures]

@@wohldog7502 nice! I think thev250 has some advantages over the new 300, as the new 300 has 2" less ground clearance with the same seat hight, strange. 250 is one of my all time favorite bikes! Have fun!

[@gregormiller4037]

Thanks, great post. My son just got one from Good Times Kawasaki, he loves it. I really like your mods...I want to get hom the Yoshimura fender eliminator. Keep the post coming.

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks !

[@patsyts4331]

Buying my 2019 klx this weekend!

[@TRCAdventures]

That’s great, I’m sure you will love it!!! Such a great bike!

[@calsnow6807]

the Dunlap 605 tires are great off road, wanted to get the 606's but not sure if im going to switch, not good in mud or deep sand but if your are doing that yes you need a different tire, i love this bike it will take you literally anywhere you want to go. HOME RUN KAWASAKI!!!!!!!

[@TRCAdventures]

totally agree!

[@motogirlthailand]

I have the Kawa dracker 250cc. Its the supermoto/road version of the KLX. Derestricted and new seat and some additional small mods (dropped a tooth in front sprocket). Its a great bike for the northern Thailand mountain twisties, where I ride.

[@TRCAdventures]

I need to try the supermoto version out, looks like a fun ride

[@motogirlthailand]

@@TRCAdventures could do with a bit more power. Friends have converted theirs to 350cc with a big bore kit, and although much more fun, the fuel consumption is terrible and some issues with the bikes. In the end I left mine untouched. It has been very reliable and I didnt want to have it in a garage more than I ride it. I would love a bit more power though. I have a soft spot for drz400 but not an easy bike to get in Thailand and parts are expensive. All imports are overpriced. I love the idea of the Tenere T7, but again so pricey here. I hired the MT07 and loved the engine but not the riding style. .so the T7 looks like it would be a really fun bike to try. I liked your video. Beautiful scenery for a ride through.

[@calcrappie8507]

I bought the same 2019 KLX 250 Camo and I'm a big fan as well. Better on the street than I expected. Easy shifting and the 6 speed was a big selling point with me. I haven't done anything to the air box etc. Wouldn't really know where to start. Yours sounds great. My big Versys 1000 has to spend more time in the garage now. Great review, thanks.

[@tieoneon1614]

I had the same bike, should have never gotten rid of it. Just take the airbox lid off, and clean the filter more. Makes a big difference. A 13t front sprocket is easy to change and dirt cheap, REALLY makes that bike fun.

[@TRCAdventures]

The go to bike out of the garage every day

[@FullArmorE6]

Nice review. Seems like it runs great on the street. Might be a klx250 in my garage soon.

[@TRCAdventures]

Good choice! hope you got one, and are getting some good rides in!

[@dnooup9807]

Love my 2019! Would recommend for any new riders out there

[@650tonyd]

I'm just getting into riding and I'm 6 foot 250. Should I start on a 250? Also how do I prevent the bike from wheeling all the time? I rode a long time ago and almost killed myself. But I want to learn and try again

[@dnooup9807]

TonydlP650 I’m the same size lol I love the klx 250. If you sit up you’ll never really wheelie unless you dump it in 1st. Not too much power but honestly I can cruise 75 mph. Also the 250 isn’t too much power for the trails. Perfect for anyone wanting to get on the road yo!!!

[@650tonyd]

@@dnooup9807 I appreciate it man! Thanks. I don't think I would ever want anything bigger anyway. 250 seems plenty

[@dnooup9807]

TonydlP650 the only reason I’d recommend more is for people who commute on the freeway often (could be more comfortable with more passing speed) or people who want to build a super moto. The 250 is PERFECT for in town mobbing lol but even a road trip wouldn’t be bad on the backroads/light freeway riding.

[@TRCAdventures]

excellent, and yes for new riders!

[@rustyshackleford9446]

Great bike and is very capable in the dirt. I pushed mine to the limit as in jumping roads and such. If you install a pipe and header kit it really turns into a new beast. Add a nice skid plate and have the bike dialed in to your height and weight. Oh and immediately get a Baja designs light kit for the rear.... Cause omg with that tail fender thing😂😂 Overall a great bike for any level rider.

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks for checking out the Video, got to love these bikes, sounds like you did some great mods to the bike, this is a link to the mods I did to this on kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5S9qqKagbN1Y9E

[@pinkiewerewolf]

Yep, I can two-up on the KLR 650, thats really the only advantage to the larger bikes. I'm thinking of putting one of these in the garage with the KLR, ZZR1200, and Harley Ultra Classic. Everyone needs a lightweight enduro bike.

[@TRCAdventures]

Sounds like your getting a great collection of bikes, always good to have choices when going out for some fun!

[@Solo6R]

I bought a KLX 230 today, as the 250 was just slightly over my budget (I know, it's not THAT much more, but it was enough), anyways it's my first street / road bike, and in only the 20 miles I've put on it so far, I'm loving it. I'm not sure scale wise how much slower the 230 is over the 250, but that's fine (Yes I know it's 20cc less, but what does that actually equate to top speed wise and power wise). Just need to get some hours under my belt then think about an upgrade in a year or so I suppose, heh.

[@TRCAdventures]

KLX 230 is a great bike!, for less aggressive trail riding its an easier bike to ride! and will go just as far off road as the 250, many people prefer the 230 for its simplicity, reliability and fun factor, you cant go wrong with that bike!

[@tieoneon1614]

I bought that bike in '18, and sold it cuz i started riding harder. YZ250FX, then a CRF450X i had, and rode really hard. But i never had as much fun and hassle free riding as the KLX250. Im going back to one soon

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks for checking out the video, yeah something about that bike is just perfect for fun and a bit less serious fun than a full on race bike.

[@tieoneon1614]

@@TRCAdventures What bars u got on there? I had 1" cheap black risers from Cycle Gear, and rotated the bars forward cuz Im tall but the bar pad covered the display on me.

[@TRCAdventures]

@@tieoneon1614 Pro Taper KTM bend bars, you need the adapter for the larger bar, they do not have a cross bar so no cross bar pad to block the view

[@tieoneon1614]

@@TRCAdventures I spent a lot of $ on mods. But the best was fmf Q4, air lid off/EJK and 13t front sprocket. Megabomb header changed the power delivery to flat, i didnt like it. Wouldnt spend the $200 on that again. But this time Im trying an aluminum rear sprocket and non o-ring chain, cuz it make a big increase on low end in my Yamaha 250. It took 3lbs off the rear wheel. I also never set the suspension or sag up, i didnt know anything about that until after riding the higher performance bikes. Im pumped to get my hands back on one and set it up properly

[@MrFozzgate]

This is the first bike I looked up because it's off road and road and Camo for hiding out in the mountains. Lol. I'm 62 and haven't rode in 40 years. But I think this would be perfect. Great review. Thx...Hmm Can I get a bigger gas tank for it? 😁😎

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks! yes they make larger tanks!

[@ernieD]

62 here too. I just sold my '11 Vstrom DL650 ABS 3 weeks ago. Only owned it for 3 years. Im now considering a 250cc-400cc, Enduro/Adv style bike by next spring. Every few years, I buy/sell my used Enduro/Adv bikes. Mostly been 650cc bikes and just log a few hundred miles on em. I just want something to whip around my area streets/local state park on Sunday mornings. So many distracted cagers now, its scary. Last few have been used bikes. I bought a couple new bikes in '80s, good used deals hard to pass up. But Im leaning to a new, KTM 390 Adv or used 390 Duke. I have always owned reliable Kawawsaki or Suzuki. Really like the Yam MT-07 but will prolly go with a 250cc-400cc for lighter weight. First look at this klx250, interesting. Good luck. Ride Safe.

[@terryturk6813]

Well said

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks !

[@tracyprice8020]

What a great scenic ride! What road is that? Thx

[@TRCAdventures]

Livermore CA mines road, then up toward dalvale lake

[@ashmyrmidonsminions9271]

How adjustable is the suspension ? you said your 185@room temp, how tall/vertical clearance? I hear its got a good suspension vs like a WR250R. Did you every get what the gas range was on a tank? Good vid, lots of info and good sights. Tx4V

[@TRCAdventures]

suspension is not the same as a WR250R not close, the fact that is has Preload, Rebound and compression damping adjustment at this price point is good! but not KTM moto cross great! at least you can make the settings better for your LBS or riding style, better than the CRF250L! and most others in this price point! my LBS is 185 I'n 6' tall, sorry about not getting to the range for each tank, should have done that. ugh! thanks for the comment!

[@ashmyrmidonsminions9271]

@@TRCAdventures Awesome info, thanks for the quick reply. Ya I've got a higher density level of 200pds plus gear but same 6ish. I've used Power Commanders on my street bikes, so might try the EJK and see if I can do coool wheelies like you 😎 My TW200 isnt know to be a wheelie monster heh🙄 FYI Like your cam mount so that we can see what your hands are doing while your ride 👍 Tx

[@mbaker7264]

How did you open up the air box or what exactly did you do? Thx for the video!

[@TRCAdventures]

on top of the Air box is a robber snorkel, it constricts the opening by 50%, with the remap of the fuel injection the bike can take advantage of more air! so "I removed the snorkel"

[@kurtessy4132]

sounds like im listening to Harlen Williams through the video haha likes at 159!

[@TRCAdventures]

LOL, Thanks!

[@dannydanny9194]

Hi How did u installed the handguard. Cuz I tried it inside of pipe there is looks like some another pipe welding inside?

[@TRCAdventures]

the stock bars were changed out for ProTaper Fat bars, there is also an adapter for the Fat Bars that was needed.

[@MrFozzgate]

A beautiful bike. I just bought one. It's sitting in my garage waiting to get registered. I was looking for the reserve tank switch. Doesn't it have one? Where is it? lol...AND while i was looking. Ya, I looked on the right side too. On the right side there is a nickle size dial with a small hole in it. What is that for? Thanks a lot. Great video.

[@TRCAdventures]

Good choice on the bike! got your questions on the other video,(no reserve switch) maybe someone here can look for that dial you speak of !

[@MrFozzgate]

@@TRCAdventures By golly you are the same guy. Lol Yaaa. 30 miles to go when the light comes on...Thanks again. Stay Safe!!!

[@MaddoxMelton]

So this is street legal? I live in Texas and I’m 15 and Looking at getting my liscence. If ur a minor it has to be under 250cc. Do u think this will be a good bike for me? I’m mostly using it for school.

[@TRCAdventures]

yes they are street legal! they are a great first bike, also the CRF250L and the XT250 if you are a bit shorter!

[@rosendocavazos4566]

It would be good to know how much the rider weighs. It would help to determine if the bike performance is for a small guy or a normal to large guy.

[@TRCAdventures]

good point, Im 185lbs in my boxer shorts!

[@timjackson4533]

@@TRCAdventures do you think the stock suspension is good for someone your weight

[@isabellakaragiannaki6064]

Hii i really like youre video! I'm a girl and I really wanne get one but I don't know whats better for my length. I'm 5'5 (1.65cm) wich one do you think is better for me the kawasaki klx140l or kawasaki klx240l???

[@TRCAdventures]

Issabella, if your considering riding off road only the 140 is a great bike, they make that on a big wheel version that would fir you well. If you are considering riding on road, consider the Yamaha XT250. It has a low seat height but still power to ride the roads. And you will be able to touch the ground flat footed at a stop. The Kawasaki klx250 is en excellent bike but the higher seat hight will have you on tip toes at a stop, if you don't mind that then the klx 250s is a good Choice.

[@isabellakaragiannaki6064]

@@TRCAdventures thank you so much! Again love you're video. Have a great new year and stay save!!

[@joshmotox2946]

Hey all! Just bought a 2020 klx 250. Breaking it in currently. When did everyone do their first oil change? Some people say 50 miles and the manual it came with said 600 miles!

[@that13mazda48]

its 600 miles, i have the 2020 klx 250 camo, and im at 556 miles so far but i have been told and seen its 600 miles.

[@TRCAdventures]

I got mine with 125 miles on it, so I changed the oil just to see if there was any sediment in the oil (nope) then I changed it at 500 and replaced it with full synthetic !

[@that13mazda48]

@@TRCAdventures cool

[@neuchigen]

I’m thinking about financing a used one of these from a local dealership and they’re asking $4,750. It has a few added mods but nothing too huge and it seems like a great deal for sure, but would you or anybody else have any suggestions with haggling in this kind of situation? Any advice would be great so I can snag this thing and get to riding! Also, are you riding in Northern California somewhere?

[@TRCAdventures]

It all depends on how many miles it has and the condition of the bike, now that the 300 is out and for sale on the used market the 250s have come down in price $4,700 seems a bit on the high side, but if it has super low miles, like a few hundred...and the bike looks like a new one, then the price is good. Still we are only talking about a couple hundred bucks and if you're financing a bike under 10k you will be paying that over a few times in interest alone. I'm one for only paying cash for bikes in this range, interest rates and insurance on a financed bike are super high, just not worth it. My advice would be save a bit and pay cash, or pick a bike that is at the price point of the cash you have to spend, it will be more fun in the end

[@neuchigen]

@@TRCAdventures that’s great to know! I think there’s about 7k miles on it but it’s in great shape. The hard part is, it would take me way too long to save up even that kind of money so that’s why I was thinking about going with financing but I didn’t realize the rates could be so high. Thank you so much for the input!

[@takumisato7126]

Can you power wheel it or are you using the clutch to do a wheelie?

[@TRCAdventures]

after modifications 1 gear power wheelie no problem, 2 gear it will do it but you need to be off then on the throttle, a little pull helps! third gear you need to clutch it up. Totally stock it will pull it up in 1st but you need to be going the right speed. with all that said...I normally clutch up wheelies because it keeps your speed down and you can keep the wheel up longer.

[@solanol9607]

awesome video! im 5'5 would this bike be too high for me?

[@TRCAdventures]

I think it would be fine, really matters on your inseam, they also make a lowering link for the bike that will lower it about 2"

[@MH831]

I’m 5’6, I have a lowering link on mine and I’m able to get the balls of my feet on the ground with vans haha

[@truesightgrabber]

Is it comparable with Suzuki DRZ400-S in terms of of-road ?

[@calcrappie8507]

Probably a little less capable overall. 11.2 ground clearance on the Kawasaki vs 12.8 Suzuki. For tight stuff the Kawasaki is more nimble and weighs 15-20 pounds less.

[@TRCAdventures]

I find the KLX to be better off road, the suspension feels better/ more responsive and more adjustable, power delivery is better on the KLX, (seems to rev quicker than the DRZ) the one point on the KLX that needs attention is the bar position, it needs to be moved forward for real off road use, for a taller rider the stock setting makes it more difficult to stand, (we fixed that on this bike) if you sit down off road you would probably never notice. the KLX will take a bigger hit (big bumps) without bottoming out the suspension. I see many riders moving to the KLX from the DRZ, ride both and decide what makes you feel more comfortable!

[@skatewithme8530]

Where did you get the fuel controller from?

[@TRCAdventures]

Ebay Kawasaki KLX250 (2008-2019) Fuel Injection Programmer EJK 9310209 Item ID: 183979997371

[@ceedon9577]

My KLX got in to accident... The wheel is touching the frame...do you know what needs to be changed

[@TRCAdventures]

well you may have damage quite a bit normally when you bend the forks enough to have the wheel touch the frame you may have also bent the steering head, sounds like a bad accident hope you are OK

[@PARK-oh1en]

How do you think ride this only road? I want to get klx250 but in our country doesnt have off road😅

[@TRCAdventures]

great bike for the road! It is the bike I turn to most every time I just want to jump on and go for a ride! it would be a good choice

[@PARK-oh1en]

@@TRCAdventures thank you for the reply!

[@josephroberts2555]

How well does the ejk fuel controller improve power with a stock exhaust. I'm thinking if getting one for mine but not wanting to spend more money atm for a exhaust.

[@TRCAdventures]

The fuel controller does more than the exhaust, on there own, I found I could dial in the fuel for better, smother power, I also removed the snorkel to get a bit more air in the mix, the result made a big improvement in power without all the noise out the tail pipe, intake is a bit louder with a deeper sound overall. personally I would not change the exhaust, unless you want a loud bike. The EJK fuel controller is worth the $$, you can make small adjustments until you get it the way you like it, and you can change it later if you do more modifications!!

[@josephroberts2555]

Yes I have been debating for a while but u made it sound like I should definitely get one and I was wondering why ur bike sounded different than mine does in the video since u opened the air box it sound beefy lol

[@SoulDevider]

Any good ride reviews for Crf250 rally?

[@TRCAdventures]

I thought I did one.....I guess not, that is a Great bike, looking for another one now! I did a complete build on one last year, this is what I found its a TALL bike! if you 6" its great! for me perfect! for casual riding no real changes needed for a complete hard core adventure bike: the front forks work well with 15wt oil in them the rear shock can be made to work, (we got adjustable "lowering" links and "raised" the bike 1.5 to 2" this reduced the leverage of the suspension link and gave us about 20% increase in compression and damping on the rear shock) Larger tank we found a Real skid plate that matched the plastic pice! Raised the bars and installed Pro tapper bars added a fuel controller HJK, THIS made a big difference we took the snorkel out of the Air bod, this also made a big difference we added two brothers exhaust, this made it loud but no real improvement, I would not do this part again again fantastic bike WAY under rated and capable of riding around the world !

[@throsnagan7963]

KLX way better than a Chinese copy bikes

[@TRCAdventures]

They are great bikes! I have not tried any of the copy bike's but with the reviews ive seen i think you are correct !

[@phredocassera2939]

But... add 75 lbs. of gear or more and then a KLR650,with a +1 tooth front sprocket is a lot more stable, comfortable and a windscreen, heated grips can be the difference in cold and rain... But yeah, not a high speed bike.. neither is.. got both.. in digital camo. Added a tooth to the front on the 650.. added a couple to the rear on the 250 since it never is on a highway for more than an exit or two. I have outgrown the speed demon part of my personality.. now I actually enjoy the scenery and have more great moments riding.

[@TRCAdventures]

both are fun bikes! I just love the get on and go feeling I get from the bike, just seems effortless to go out for a quick ride!

[@catherinemichaud47]

How well does it preform off road?

[@TRCAdventures]

Quite well, for me I needed to move the bars forward and up slightly to that I could stand and keep forward on the bike, that was a big help, setting up the suspension for your lbs will also make a big difference in your off road experience! they are great off road, (off road trail bike not race bike)

[@SomeInfoSecDude]

How does the EJK mod affect consumption?

[@TRCAdventures]

It will depend on how you program it, you have the option to run the bike way too rich and your fuel mileage would suffer dramatically. If done right, your fuel economy could improve. The way i program the unit is to remove the lean condition just off idle and smooth out the power curve with the snorkel removed. The bike is getting more fuel running up through the gears, but at normal running RPM and not under load the bike is running more efficiently. Overall i really did not notice much change in fuel economy but the bike ran better with a bit more power. You just need to resist the urge to over fuel the bike.

[@SomeInfoSecDude]

@@TRCAdventures noted. Thanks!

[@richardwooten7657]

IF YOU HAD TOLD ME THAT YOU WERE GOING TO POP A WHEELIE , I WOULDNT HAVE CLIMBED ON ! WOW SCARY !

[@TRCAdventures]

I should probably given you the option to step off the ride before that! you had your safety belt on correct!

[@usa_dobson8967]

Is 6’2” a good height for this bike?

[@TRCAdventures]

yes these are, notoriously, tall bikes that make them perfect for taller riders, suspension is set soft from the factory but easy to stiffen up a bit if it feels too soft for a larger rider!

[@usa_dobson8967]

@@TRCAdventures Thanks a lot man!

[@Parkerishott]

How tall is the bike?

[@TRCAdventures]

seat height is 35" though that does not mean much, depending on how much you weigh and soft suspension your seat height will change

[@robshepherd2653]

Are you in Colorado?

[@TRCAdventures]

California, Love Colorado thought, was there last month for a ride!

[@robshepherd2653]

@@TRCAdventures I lived in both places for a bit. Both have great mountain rides.. thanks for the video. I think this is the bike I want to buy. Also debating a Harley Sportster. But this is more functional for me I think.

[@mrba5615]

08/2020

[@TRCAdventures]

Thanks

[@josephroberts2555]

Digital camo**

[@TRCAdventures]

YES, I like the digital camo, do you think it will be more of a fad thing or still look good over time?

[@josephroberts2555]

Camo is timeless