Kawasaki KLX250S Review | Should You Buy One?

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3 жыл бұрын

I've had my KLX250S long enough now that I think I can give a fair review of it. In this video I cover the engine, fuel consumption, suspension, things I don't like and things I like.
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@rel8m868 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for one as my first bike, video helped a lot, thanks mate!

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help. Any questions just shoot

@colinm1325 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your review Curtis 🚲🛵🏍👍🙂🌈🌏💜

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin!

@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын

My first real offroad bike besides big ADV was an 18 KLX250 in that blacked out camo. Hands down was my favorite bike ever. Affordable, best looking, super smooth throttle/controls, great suspension. With zero experience i took that thing places i wouldnt take my enduro bikes now. 13t sprocket was the best mod for dual sport, FMF, airbox off, EJK was expensive but did give u more low end. Knowing what I know now, 13/42t was too high i should have went with a 45t aluminum rear and Mx chain and that bike would be great. I might actually buy another one and sell my enduro bike cuz it was so fun to explore backroads, desert, then single track

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a mean set up

@tieoneon1614 Жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel I might have been rambling drunk writing that 3 months ago, but I did get another one with enough time to do 3 big fall rides before winter. Love your channel btw

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

@@tieoneon1614 haha been there mate

@harveybradley514 Жыл бұрын

@@tieoneon1614 exact situation, except I added the green plastics and a fmf slip on. Sold it to lil bro and bought a 23’

@mart7404 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis for your insight. Im in the US and looking at the new 300. However I've not been able to find any aftermarket tanks for it. Looks like a perfect ride though.

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

No worries. I'm 99% sure a 250 tank will fit so that might be an option

@herkko61 2 жыл бұрын

This man really knows what he's talking about.

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@nita5835 3 ай бұрын

Thanks helped me pretyy set on getting one now 😊

@onthebackwheel 3 ай бұрын

Good bike mate, enjoy!

@ThePlough1978 Ай бұрын

#metoo. Did you get one..?

@grantdixson1442 2 жыл бұрын

Good video. When you're talking about power/suspension, maybe mention your weight would be my only suggestion.

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and good idea (I would have been about 183lbs/83kg in this vid)

@onthepegs 3 жыл бұрын

great review

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou 💪

@walterconn5637 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks this my kind of video. Would a smart carb or some kind of carb swap make it more snappy. I am wondering how often the new klx 300 will need valve jobs or a new top end? Thanks for showing us your bike. It is pretty awesome.

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

I just saw the edited questions. You can change the jetting to make it a little more snappy, but I wouldn't bother changing the carb. If you're getting that that point, you might as well spend the money on something with some more power. Top ends you pretty much never have to do on KLX250/300's, people are getting 100,000kms (60000 miles) out of a top end. Valves, I'd double check but from memory it was every 12000kms (7500 miles)

@walterconn5637 2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel good to hear, thanks

@zumahermotovlog2010 3 жыл бұрын

Mantap,apalagi kalau di modif Supermoto 👍

@mikehrynyk434 3 ай бұрын

I have the 2009, bought new. Cold blooded for sure. Only one issue and that’s the chock….l wished it could stay half open after initial full chock start up. And that’s my only complaint.

@nita5835 3 ай бұрын

I'm thinking of getting one, 2010 what should I look for. Getting a used one.

@mikehrynyk434 3 ай бұрын

@@nita5835 bring a friend who know what to look for

@kennethjohnson6223 2 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between S model and the regular klx250? I am looking at a few of these but I think they're all the regular model... couple 2015"s $3500 usd 4360 + 6000 miles and a 2018 $4000 usd 612 miles... which would be the best choice? Enjoyed your review 👍

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. In those year models they are the same bike, just some people drop the S. If you are in the USA, the 2018 model onwards had fuel injection. I would definitely get a fuel injected model as the carburetted models like mine were very finicky. I had countless problems with my fueling in varying conditions

@caseruels1924 4 ай бұрын

Hello Curtis. I had a 2009 KLX250 that I bought brand new in California. I was shocked when I heard you could only do 70mph top speed as mine did 90mph both to and from work. I sold it years ago so I’m not sure if it was a 250S, plus I had a 2 brothers slip on muffler.

@onthebackwheel 4 ай бұрын

Oh mine would do 90 as well, 70 was the comfortable cruising speed is all

@kennethjohnson6223 2 жыл бұрын

What's the difference between S model and the regular klx250? I am looking at a few of these but I think they're all the regular model... couple 2015"s $3500 usd and a 2018 $4000 usd... which would be the best choice? Enjoyed your review 👍

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

@luckyintervale 3 жыл бұрын

Dunno if you can get it down under, but the Bill Blue 351 kit transformed my ‘07... cheers!

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

I've heard only good things about the Bill Blue kit. I'm living in the USA atm but going to leave my KLX as it is just because I'm moving back to Aus in August 2021. I'll have to see if they do them when I'm back in Aus, a kitted out KLX351 would be pretty boss!

@lr882027 3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel I have Blue Bill 351 on my 2014 KLX250S and it's awesome, estimated 30 hp, gives a nice amount of grunt at the bottom.

@mechtechau 3 жыл бұрын

Great review. Thoughts on this compared to a DRZ400 for the dirt? The CRF250L/Rally looks like a non starter except for the awesome looking rally fairing lol.

@mechtechau 3 жыл бұрын

Info that may be pertinent - I've probably done about 20hrs total on things from pitbikes through to a SM610 with very onroad biased dualsport tyres (in muddy conditions around a lake. We shall talk no more of this). I'm 5'9", 105kg and my style is slow speed trail riding. At least for now. Cheers!

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

@@mechtechau thanks bud, glad you enjoyed it. As a starting bike, the KLX250 is fantastic. Hell, I'm still enjoying it on a ride with Husqy 701's, Bmw's and Tenere's and I've had all sorts of bikes. If you are starting off, all the bikes you mentioned are great. If I had a choice... probably the DRZ. It weighs the same, it has more power and will last you longer. It also depends on what you can get for what price!

@mechtechau 3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel thanks for the insight mate. I was thinking the DRZ mainly because of parts/aftermarket and the power angle. It's a pity it's taken Kawasaki and Honda so long (esp Honda) to move to 300cc. I was looking at SWM but that's a damned tall bike. I'm selling my 16 YZ250 which is difficult to climb and it's shorter then the SWM 300/500. 😂

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

@@mechtechau haha you get used to taller bikes with experience, you only need to touch with one foot! If you are already riding a yz250, you might find a klx/crf 250 pretty underwhelming

@mechtechau 3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel the YZ250 rides me, not the other way around. Can't learn when I'm shitting bricks. If it was a 125 it might be a different story. Plus, road rego.

@iRavenHD 2 жыл бұрын

Is it fuel injected? The American website says it is but then the Australian website where I am in the specifications says it’s Carby, don’t know if it’s a mistake.

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Mine was a 2009 and they had a carby. I believe (this is testing my memory) in 2010 (?) they went to EFI everywhere except the USA, which was in 2018

@danzilla3223 2 жыл бұрын

i just traded my honda grom for a 2013 one with 1100 miles. it came with a bigger gas tank and a bigger bash plate as youd call it. so those things can be replaced. and it makes me think others have the same opinion as you on this bike

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Very common mods. Great you picked one up with all that stuff done 💪

@KyleHansen509 Жыл бұрын

Im thinking of ordering one 2020 it's clean. For town use only because I wanted a Honda Grom or Benelli TNT 135 or razkull but this seems good I want a lot of torque though which st legal bike has torque that is small displacement ?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure which country you are in (Australia has a lot of dual sports), but none of the small displacements are what I'd call torquey. With mods (exhaust, opened airbox, shorter gearing and tune) the KLX250S can be punchy, but you might have to step up to the to the DRZ400 for more torque

@richardmontrond7165 2 жыл бұрын

I'm buying one lime green nice exotic color my first bike😁

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy mate!

@druscanam Жыл бұрын

Who here also got confused when he said 70 then realised he was talking mph Assumed he was in Australia 🤣

@rumchaser1able 11 ай бұрын

Yeah idiots should use local metrics

@kevinmadrigal2183 3 жыл бұрын

What rear rack is that? Do you have a link to where you purchased it?

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

I dont have a link but its a Moose Expedition. I rate it highly

@raleighro 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, where did you find that rack! I have the same one on mine and have been trying to find who makes it (bought it used with it)

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

It is a Moose racing expedition. Hope that helps!

@raleighro 2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel this helps a ton! Thank you so much

@mrchrisknight315 2 жыл бұрын

Would you say it's a major downgrade from the 300? I'm thinking of buying a 2009 for a great price. Save at least 4 grand.

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, thought I responded to this sorry. No it's not much of a downgrade at all. If it's a good price and in good condition, go for it

@alexhurtado4708 Жыл бұрын

Looking for one as my first bike. What are some websites I can visit for mod purchases? Also, do you reckon $5000 is a good deal for a 2010 with 1000 miles?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Is that US dollars? If so way too much. A new KLX300 is $6200

@alexhurtado4708 Жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel yes, US dollars. So you reckon $2k is a good offer?

@midnighttrain3495 Жыл бұрын

When I was a teenager, I had a KX125. That was a 2 stroke motocross bike. I'm thinking about getting this KLX. This is to get around town and ride the trails. I'm also going to do some mods to it.

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Enjoy mate. They are good bikes, especially with mods

@Q_IXIX Жыл бұрын

I'm about to buy one as gas saver to commute to work 40 miles 1 way... its an 09 with 6000 miles for 3500

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Nice, they are cheap on fuel for sure. You might want to get a bigger tank unless you want to fill up regularly

@EGGZ1983 Жыл бұрын

Hi mate. Thinking of trading my KLR 650 for this. Are you a big guy? I noticed you said you had a KLR 650 also. I can handle the KLR 650 no probs, it's just I'm more dirt bike orientated myself. Used to have a KX450F before this. I'm also 6ft7 110kg. Any thoughts on the size of this?

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Hey mate. I'm 6 ft and was about 85 kg when I had the KLX. I'd recommend a bigger bike for you. It'll be a little small and gutless for a big fella like you

@EGGZ1983 Жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel thx for the reply. DRZ ,Maybe..

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

@@EGGZ1983 for sure. If you've got the money the crf450l too

@EGGZ1983 Жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel yeah I need to road register it. CRF450 don't think it's registered in Oz. The CRF300 Rally looks cool. Could be too small also lol 🤷‍♂️🤣

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

@@EGGZ1983 you can register the 450L, you'll need to get a second hand one though

@troublingleaf 7 ай бұрын

I've literally just been looking at an ad for a 2010 model, and you might have put me off in the first 2 minutes. I'm looking for something for a little off roading, and some supermoto idiocy. I just want decent low end grunt, I'm not after anything big, just something that's up for having some fun.

@onthebackwheel 7 ай бұрын

I rode the wheels off it and she never missed a beat. Not an excitement machine though

@markfisher5628 Жыл бұрын

I've got the same bike , but 300cc makes a big difference

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

Definitely helps

@ryuko6727 2 жыл бұрын

Where you get the slip on pipe? I can't find one anywhere

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

I was lucky, my bike came with it and the stock pipe

@ryuko6727 2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel oh ok that makes sense cuz they just sold out everywhere man it sucks

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

@@ryuko6727 yeah it's so tough to get stuff ATM

@notyourtipicaltechguy6438 14 күн бұрын

Why the manual cam chain tensioner ?

@onthebackwheel 13 күн бұрын

The automatic ones give out over time. Manual one makes it easy to adjust if you ever need too

@fritzthecat6164 2 жыл бұрын

If I'm 5 '2 I'll reach ground?

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

I'd say with one foot, definitely not with both. You could get a lowering kit too, but I'd give one a ride before doing that. Once you're moving seat height isn't an issue

@max.8783 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate I am 5’11 will this fit me well

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. You'll need bar risers, but otherwise good to go

@max.8783 2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel thanks Do you reckon it is a good first bike as well

@onthebackwheel 2 жыл бұрын

@@max.8783 yeah it is. It is also good for when you improve too, it has quite a bit of ability

@fringelunatic Жыл бұрын

Guy buys a budget bike and complains it doesn't have options that a mid weight bikes have, amazing. It's like buying a economy 4 banger and complaining it doesn't have any low end power. That bike is perfect for what it is intended for.

@CrustyDusty91 7 ай бұрын

you can easily get an oversized tank, brush guard, bigger pegs.. the dislikes are easy fixes though

@CrustyDusty91 7 ай бұрын

the low bars would be my issue. im little over 6ft tall as well

@onthebackwheel 7 ай бұрын

Yeah for sure. Plenty of parts availability too

@vasiliskalogreakis 3 жыл бұрын

How many horse power and kw?

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

Roughly 20hp at the rear wheel

@vasiliskalogreakis 3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel kw?

@onthebackwheel 3 жыл бұрын

@@vasiliskalogreakis about 15kw at the rear wheel

@gianlucabassi8853 Жыл бұрын

Do not mod this great bike

@onthebackwheel Жыл бұрын

And why not?

@gianlucabassi8853 Жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel adding something Is not a mod..changing something Is a mod...ok an engine protection or a luggage rack for example...but never touch the exhaust...the engine...