Loving mine so far! Just compared it to a uncorked wr with lower gearing. Wr was a good bit faster but the suspension and handling of the klx is superior. Kawi also did an amazing job killing the vibrations in this bike. Still working on wheelies. Clutching it up at like 3/4 throttle in 2nd at 15-20 is only pulling the wheel up a few inches.. Luckily early indications seem to show a big power bump once you let em breath more

It's very underpowered is the only problem. A used low miles drz can be picked up for 5k. Also have you got to ride one yet. Their tiny haha 🤣

Yamaha needs to make a Tenere700SM to give ktm/Husqy a challenge 😭.

It just needs an extra 100ccs

@@co19391 great for a trailbike, at least in dirt spec

Thanks Andrew!

kawi is trash

My 1st and last bikes were Kawis. Unbeatable power/size . Moto guzzi is my other Fave. But she's gone. Dual sports are now back and its better than death road rides.

"You covered all the important factors" I disagree. Let's address the elephant in the room - sumos are hooligan machines and I didn't see him discuss any hooning potential - how easily does it wheelie? Can you mount curbs or go up/down stairs easily? How does it handle in off-road and how well can you launch it off a speed bump? etc.

Whp and crank hp? It's the same with any vehicle

​@tylerrichter4066 agreed, hp you see listed on spec sheet is different than an actual dyno which shows what's being put down from engine>energy transfer whether through chain or shaft>then the rotation of the wheels. Some people don't understand the concept of how power is put down.

Same as everything. So not the hot take that you think it is.

Same. Not many good options for a faster supermoto

Yes, a KLX 450 SM makes more sense to me, someday

Why everyone skips this rather major point, IDK🤷🏼‍♂️

@@jeremyw9440 seat width also comes into play. That is why I think mentioning inseam helps more folks.

KLX in 250 or 300 (dual sport or SM) suspension has always been a strong feature. Fantastic for the money. You might have a better experience removing the rubber on the SM version foot pegs for more room. I have a 2019 KLX250 dual sport (doesn't come with rubber insert on foot pegs) and vibration has never been a problem with the bike.

Thats where I love my X300 with my front sprocket swapped out for a tooth.

@@calcrappie8507 good point on the pegs, took my rubber pads off, and stiffened the rear spring a bit. Also tilted up the handle bars, made a big difference. Took out the snorkle too. (More growl) I'm 6'2" @ 205#. happy with the results

Nice, enjoy it!

Ya n then spent 1000nds on engine repairs n expensive parts 😂

Glad it's your former. Imo the BMW 310 is a horrible bike! It's so bad!

@@captainthruster9484 How many miles did you put on your G310GS?

Plenty of newer KLX250 CAMO dual sports with blacked out engines out there.

The KLX250 family has good aftermarket. These should be no different.

Not tubeless. Misspoke in the video.

@@AlexLightmane4i Didn't even hear that you did👍🏽 I just saw the nice rims and had to ask. 😉

Alex Lightman These are tubed?!

@@sarahdell4042 Yes he misspoke , you would have to change to a tubeless rim unless someone make a kit to convert stock rims.

The WR is higher spec and quality but this is a cool little bike

Yes the klx400 is a drz. Kawi and Suki were all buddy buddy for a bit then

I want a bulletproof japanese SM that handles 80+ mph highway rides and curvy roads np. Not everyone has good low speed riding roads.

They need to put a 350/400 parallel twin bike together in the supermoto line. Honda has a 500, kawi has a 300/400 twins and Yamaha has 300 twins too. Loads more power and with gearing, they'd be hilarious against other supermotos

Not every state has sales tax. Not every dealer charges crazy fees. In my state a $6k bike would be under $100 to register and get a plate for. so under $6500 OTD for sure.

I'm in Thailand looking for a new display for my 2012 dtracker 250. I was quoted 7,000 baht from Kawasaki for a new one. Trying to find one second hand.

@@TomCreedphx ... Good luck with that as I looked high and low for a new/used screen myself for my 2009 DTrackerX. No luck. I bought a new one from the Kawasaki Dealer on Pattaya Tai in Pattaya for 3,000฿. The reason I finally bit the bullet is that I had a complete top end engine rebuild due to cam chain tensioner sticking. Both the "blue screen of death" and the cam chain tensioner are known DTrackerX issues. With new Odo(non changeable) and new screen, I know it is now calibrated to my new engine. My engine rebuild was $197USD in parts and 1500฿ engine rebuild labor at Pattaya Tai. Khun Opt is the mechanic's name, excellent wrench. I'm stuck in USA, yet my DTrackerX is in storage, I welded up a custom bench to keep weight off tyres. Yes, I miss riding my DTrackerX in the Kingdom!

@@Swimfinz That's a good price for the engine rebuild. I'm in Phuket but might call that shop. I saw some aftermarket displays that might work too for less than 7000 baht.

I've only had mine a few weeks and really like it but the seat is punishing after 30 minutes. I'm going to have to do something about that.

@@TomCreedphx good luck! Yes, I was pleasantly stunned at having a top notch rebuild completed at Kawasaki dealer. A 250cc engine rebuild for about $250USD. The best thing I love about my DTrackerX is everything... The suspension(hugs the roadbed!), shifting, braking, handling. Excellent bike. I can also ride 10-12 hours in the saddle, no sweat.

He could have passed it but didn't want to cross a double yellow line like duh??

dude you ain't really smart

Remember, that's a stock t&e bike. Intake, exhaust, and tune probably add 5-7hp and the same in torque..

Why

I'll take this 6 speed over the DRZs 5 speed any day. And i did! 😄

single cyl bike sold for 5-6-7 grand are total theivery they make immense margin on those. this bike cost less than 500 to make

Get a Husqvarna Svartpilen 401. It's the same price and has a skid plate, adjustable suspension, and knobby steart oriented tires.

where is what ? that ? both are slow. fact.

@@JohnErikjohansson did I say they were fast? Also, that’s not the point of these bikes.

@@DStabs720 i know

@@JohnErikjohansson then what is your comment about? Just rambling?

I don't recommend the TU250x. it is nice and light, but it is very underpowered. That doesn't show up at low speed, but then you see it's TOP speed is 75mph. Think about being on the road and going to pass someone going 65 or 700mph. and you need to plan half a minute to pass them...ugh *I've had ninja 250's with a bit more power than that, and much higher top speed, and they were like a 90's era family sedan trying to pass at freeway speed. *I think you would find the TU250x feeling the way I described only it would be slow passing hwy instead! The klx300 should be much more fun if hooligan is your style or if you want to go offroad., I've considering one even though hooligan isn't my style. *if you are doing a lot of street at higher speed, a simple sprocket change should easily get it a little more without sacrificing too much down low. If you are going more street, don't get the TU250. *Get a 300. Almost any 300 will do.* Great options to consider: *KTM390 Adventure (similar to the klx, but more street and keep going where the klx taps out) alt: duke 390 is the street bike version, but I'd get the adventure *MT-03 it's an R3 (sweet little engine) with more upright seating. alts:an R3 or a ninja 300 (the R3 has a cooler engine, the ninja marginally has nicer other stuff, both are still mostly upright seating) *versys X300 ninja300 motor on an adventure bike frame with a sprocket change to make it torque-i-er. Great all around bike. *If you are most concerned about looks, maybe a bmw310gs, which is an unperformer which is to say it's only a 70% better engine than the TU250. But the 310 is actually low on my list. It's just still a great bike. Any of those or the KLX300 will be fantastic, great to learn on and great to keep or trade "down" to. I have a ninja 300. It's a great bike. so much fun. I wouldn't get rid of it, but I would swap it out for something similar. I have taken all my street bikes offroad through open forest and across small streams, etc and jumped them on soft landing jumps. So an adventure bike has a lot of appeal. I'd swap for a 390 adventure or versys x300. I feel like the klx300 is less a direct swap and I'd want another bike that is more freeway-able, but I have 70mph freeways any direction I travel and I like to do weekend trips a lot and/or visit family. (maybe get a KLX300 and swap out the ninja for a MT07 or versys 650?) I'd give you more offroad options, but frankly, I think that klx300 is a fantastic sweet spot and other options currently need to catch up.

@@andrewstambaugh240 wow thx for the help

I did this temporarily lol. The taillight is still hideous so it's not super helpful

I have the KLX300SM. Bought it as a fun bike. I added the Yoshimura fender eliminator and it really cleans up the tail. Debating on adding the Yoshimura exhaust.

@@Bluedevil50482 I can't find an exhaust anywhere

Yoshimura has an exhaust and fender eliminator for the KLX300SM.

Most smaller displacement Japanese bikes are made in Thailand

Good point. For me at least, a 300-class supermoto has a cool/fun factor that you just don't get on a 300-class sport/naked. As a commuter, the 300 class nakeds would probably be a better pick for a beginner rider. But on roads like these, I'd much prefer the supermoto setup mainly due to the weight and size

Late braking, backing the rear into corners and wheelying out. I'm not sure how anyone used to riding a moto would not get pulled by the cops regularly as it isn't supposed to be ridden the same as a commuter. Sure it will work like that but then you buy the safe options you listed. It's the closest thing to having your BMX back as you'll ever get. Probably needs to breathe a bit better for the wheelie part tho.

Those bikes u can’t take them to trails bro. Throw some tires on this bitch n have a blast

Those bikes are boring, this bike is pure fun.

They have the 230sm for that price

Yeah, if any of the big 4 offered a dual sport or SM with a similiar engine to KTM 390 everyone wouldve been satisfied. But they won't do that cuz they need to strip as much money from fanboys as possible. Oh, people want 350 dualsport and sm? Lets tease then with 300 that has nearly the same power as 250. And as u can see, this strategy works.

@@shuttzi9878 Sadly true. I'm a Japanese bike simp myself but it is really disappointing what we let them get away with.

@@sansfreedom1629 nearly every business is like that. The niche things sells good when youre small but if youre a big manufacturer they are no longer profitable since there is more money with mainstream things if ure Able to manufacture them efficiently in bigger numbers

@@shuttzi9878 Yeah, it makes sense. Then again, once upon a time, companies made outlandish things even at a loss, just to keep all eyes on them. The Lexus LFA, not even that long ago, is a good example.

@@sansfreedom1629 basically Nissan in 2021