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Bikes => Dual Sport => Topic started by: klaviator on September 21, 2017, 01:56:27 PM

Title: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: klaviator on September 21, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
It's about time.  Maybe I'll be replacing my KLR with one of these.

(http://www.advpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Kawasaki-KLX-250-3-561x374.jpg)

http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2018-kawasaki-klx250-dual-sport/ (http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2018-kawasaki-klx250-dual-sport/)
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: norton73 on September 21, 2017, 03:26:20 PM
Cool.

I was thinking I'd like to look for a used one to replace the XT350, but maybe I'd break down and buy new...
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: klaviator on September 21, 2017, 03:34:13 PM
It appears to be the same KLX as before except for fuel injection.
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: Hammerdown77 on September 22, 2017, 07:44:24 AM
Sounded like maybe some suspension/chassis tweaks as well?
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: Fencejumper09 on September 22, 2017, 08:10:21 AM
I'd be interested if they brought back the KLX 650!

I have a horsepower addiction!
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: klaviator on September 22, 2017, 09:04:50 AM
Quote from: Hammerdown77 on September 22, 2017, 07:44:24 AM
Sounded like maybe some suspension/chassis tweaks as well?

I wouldn't bet on that but maybe.  The good thing is that since this is basically the same bike as before, there should be plenty of aftermarket support.  The two things it needs are a better seat and bigger tank. 
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: Hammerdown77 on September 22, 2017, 11:16:36 AM
Claims "Uni Trak" rear suspension is new.
Also, that article says the shock is fully adjustable for rebound, compression, and preload. Was that the case for the previous generation? That's unusual for a downmarket bike.
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: LT on September 29, 2017, 03:17:36 AM
Quote from: klaviator on September 21, 2017, 01:56:27 PM
It's about time.  Maybe I'll be replacing my KLR with one of these.

(http://www.advpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Kawasaki-KLX-250-3-561x374.jpg)

http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2018-kawasaki-klx250-dual-sport/ (http://www.advpulse.com/adv-bikes/2018-kawasaki-klx250-dual-sport/)
I had an 07. Great bike!! But why not a 400-500 class?

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Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: klaviator on September 29, 2017, 07:59:06 AM
I would prefer a 300.  They already have the piston and cylinder for that and it wouldn't make the bike any heavier.
Title: Re: Kawasaki is bringing back the KLX250!
Post by: dredman on September 29, 2017, 08:53:35 AM
I remember a 650.   I am sure the 250 is response to the crf.  They dominate in 650 dual sport, but not a player in the 250 market.  Unless I am missing something?