The new MX bike has a smaller tank, so Yamaha deemed it necessary to made an off-road-specific fuel tank. The YZ250FX is the off-road racing version of the Yamaha YZ250F motocrosser. The engine was completely reworked with massive buckets in a new head. KTM, of course, started off with an MX bike that already had both, making less work for itself. The YZ250FX has similar engine revisions to the YZ250’s updates from last year, but again, the emphasis is on enduro riding, with a six-speed gearbox delivery wide-range power from the four-stroke motor. It has enough torque to allow fast trail-riding without high revs. The 30th host country in the history of the race will provide a vast expanse of desert for the cars, bikes, trucks, quads and UTVs leaving on January 5 from Jeddah. It’s not perfect, though. Photo by Kevin Wing. Ok have narrowed it down to KLX 300 or WR 250 but need to have electric start and not many KLXs are electric. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE YAMAHA YZ250 2-STROKE STORY, HONDA’S GREATEST BIKE: THE CR250R TWO-STROKE. As always, the Ducati Multistrada is stunning. The fuel cell is more rearward, virtually in the center of the whole machine. The FX’s black box has a timer that shuts down the whole system if there’s no activity for a few seconds. Now that’s changed. Is that extra room in the budget enough to attain true perfection? We don’t particularly like the Yamaha’s off-throttle manners, either. It has slightly more torque and is more willing to answer the call at the right time. Until now, KTM has enjoyed free rein in the world of off-road competition. • 4000-km review• Introduction• Stage 1 mods• Tested in Wales• Ready for the desert• Morocco trip report• Mitas MC23 Rockrider tyres• Fuel log The WR250R is the last in a series of 250s I’ve been trying over the years in the search for a light, economical, do-it-all travel bike. That happened to the motocross bike when it got the same modifications, but that bike still has more bottom end than any of the other 250 four-strokes. For the most part, though, the two bikes are equal in perceived weight. First of all, it wasn’t as fast as the motocross version no matter what mapping we tried (then, we used the hand-held Yamaha Power Tuner). The clutch is the best of all the Japanese bikes, and it can take some abuse despite having a super light pull. ALIKE BUT DIFFERENT There’s no point in a six-speed if you can’t use it. Search Dealer Inventory Have a Dealer Contact Me. Yamaha WR250F vs. Kawasaki KLX250S vs. Suzuki DRZ400S. IN THE SHOP It’s what a racer would build if he wanted to race the motocross bike in a GNCC or a hare scrambles. Yamaha and the rest of Japan’s heavy hitters pretended not to be interested in dirt—aside from the extreme ends of the bell curve: motocross bikes and trail bikes. That’s the home of Randy Hawkins’ Ampro Yamaha race team, and the conditions were absolutely perfect–as long as you brought warm riding gear. The fuel injector is a Keihin system with a 44mm throttle body. The softer valving absorbs just enough light impact to increase the comfort factor. Maybe not, but close enough. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. It features a KDX-style chassis for precise handling, plush suspension, comfortable ergonomics for all-day trail rides and its four-stroke engine provides a smooth powerband for traction on the most difficult trails. IT’S YOU AGAINST THE LOGS: TIPS FROM CODY WEBB, 10 BEST TWO-STROKE BUILDS OF 2020: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, THE WEEKLY FEED: LAPORTE DRAGGING BARS • EPIC VIDEOS • LAST MINUTE SHOPPING. Everything else is the same as on the SX; it’s a double-overhead-cam four-valver that uses a system of finger-followers between the cams and the valves. The new FX is noticeably lighter than last year’s version. It also got an integrated electric starter system. Drew Ruiz. The Top 9 New Dirt Bikes We’re Dying To Ride In 2020. It’s much faster than the older version. The FX’s mapping and exhaust must be the reason. They’re powerful, revvy and responsive. The Yamaha has a kick-start lever and the KTM doesn’t. Disc brakes include a 270mm petal front rotor and 240mm rear item, with the KLX300R weighing in at 128kg at the curb, with a 925mm seat height. Somewhere in the middle-rpm range the KTM catches up, then it pulls away. When the Yamaha and KTM met in our 250cc motocross comparison back in the December 2014 issue, it was advantage Yamaha. That last change more or less cancels out the longer shock, so the end result is unchanged suspension travel. On the paved section of the Hilltoppers GP at 29 Palms, for example, the bike didn’t even pull fifth well, whereas an MX bike would easily attain top speed. The KTM weighs 234 pounds. Usually, I will take a small-bore two-stroke hands-down over a 250F, but not this time. KTM’s 250XC-F might be called a niche bike, but it serves a very big niche. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. For years this was the most difficult motorcycle event in the world, made so by the fact that it took place in November in Sweden. Yamaha YZ250X vs. Yamaha YZ450FX - COMPARISON TEST. By Trevor Hunter. The KLX300R was designed and built to be a lightweight and easily maneuverable motorcycle for riders who aren’t looking for a full-time race machine. The YZ’s black box has no such feature, a fact that we discovered the hard way. The EFI uses the battery to fire up the system, whereas the YZ has a capacitor. We didn’t have a 2019 model for back-to-back comparison, but the new YZ250FX probably lost  some low-end power. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It needs more power on top to hang with the KTM, and it should have come with a bigger tank and handguards, but it’s $709 less expensive to start with. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. But, this is a close contest. The YZ250FX weighs 239 pounds without fuel. The fork has a smaller axle. We knew that the KTM motocross bike was faster on top, but only by a slight margin. We didn’t have enough room to test top speed, but we can’t wait to get this bike back to 29 Palms. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. Engineered with all the reliability and durability you've come to expect from Yamaha, this 2‑stroke was born to win Cross Country races. We would guess that it still can’t pull max rpm in sixth on that short straight, but it will at least go as fast as the motocross bike without screaming on the rev-limiter. That helps push the redline to an astonishing 14,000 rpm. The G650GS is great for long distances to distance fire trails and SOME 2-track. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. Updated 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. This year will have the best opportunity for a U.S. win in years. The mapping is clean, and there are rarely any coughs, sputters or stalls. What is the ultimate recipe for off-road power, two-stroke or four-stroke? The Yamaha YZ250FX and KTM 250XC-F are sweet trail bikes that have the technology and performance to be raced without modification. SLAVENS RACING KTM 300 TPI PROJECT: TWO STROKE TUESDAY, 5 MUST SEE MX 2-STROKE PROJECTS: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, FIRST LOOK 2021 JOTAGAS 300 ENDURO: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, WESTERN POWERSPORTS SUZUKI RM125 REBUILD: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, JOHNNY O’MARA’S 1986 MXON HONDA CR125R: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, THE RIDE SHOP AZ DARK KNIGHT KTM 500: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, 2021 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED, HAAKER SWEEPS GLEN HELEN DOUBLE HEADER: 2020 ENDUROCROSS ROUND 2 RESULTS, 500CC TWO-STROKE VIDEO INSANITY : 2-STROKE THEATER. The 2020 Dakar Rally switches to Saudi Arabia in January after three decades in Africa and 11 editions in South America. It’s been a full year since we first saw the Moto Guzzi V85, and now it seems like the bike is in full production with a number of variations. YZ250FX. The KTM 250XCF has the same power output as the motocross version. The KLX300R was designed and built to be a lightweight and easily maneuverable motorcycle for riders who aren’t looking for a full-time race machine. By Andrew Oldar. Ergonomics are KX inspired, while there’s 21.4kW on offer at 8000rpm, and 26.3Nm of peak torque at 7000rpm. Click on the image of above for a video comparison of the two bikes, and check out the print edition of Dirt Bike for more. At the IMS show in Long Beach, this concept version of the Suzuki was on display. These two bikes have another story to tell. It’s really all about horsepower here. There is a fully EPA compliant version of the same bike (the WR250F) which has a locked EFI system and a few more off-road features like a headlight and radiator fan. YAMAHA YZ125X 2-STROKE VS. YZ250FX 4-STROKE: A VERSUS VIDEO, YAMAHA ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 700 TENERE ADVENTURE, 10 BEST TWO-STROKE BUILDS OF 2020: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, THE WEEKLY FEED: LAPORTE DRAGGING BARS • EPIC VIDEOS • LAST MINUTE SHOPPING, SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE YAMAHA YZ250 2-STROKE STORY, HONDA’S GREATEST BIKE: THE CR250R TWO-STROKE. Similar to the Kawasaki KX™450 and KX™250, the all-new KLX300R features bodywork designed to facilitate easy rider movement. The 2020 YZ250FX is an out-of-the-box competition machine. With no pressure from advertisers, Dirt Bike Test delivers totally unbiased, 100% honest product reviews for motocross and off-road enthusiasts. The YZ250FX is a focused racer with all the intensity of the YZ250F motocross bike, but it has electric start, a six-speed gearbox and off-road trappings. The compression adjuster on top of the left leg accomplishes very little. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. On those occasions when you find yourself airborne, the Yamaha feels lighter and smaller. YOUR POWER. That left KTM unchallenged to build high-performance hardware for off-road racing and hard-core riding. As much as I like the 125X, I liked the FX better. And while it’s accurate to say the bike is redesigned for 2020, it isn’t really all new. The KTM is more of a racer. It sells in the U.S. for $12,999, complete with aluminum panniers. The FX is a racer, and is imported as a closed-course, competition bike. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. That’s why that market has turned into a KTM-versus-KTM affair. The features that set the FX apart from the full moto version are softer suspension, a six-speed gearbox and different mapping (with a mild map that can be selected from a handlebar switch). If you would like to get a quote on a new 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R use our Build Your Own tool, or Compare this bike to other Off-Road motorcycles. That means that if you decide to save a few pounds and remove the battery, the bike won’t work. Below is the information on the 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R. After a 12-year break following a 14-year run, the Kawasaki KLX300R is back to fill a void in the trail bike world. Since 2004, Guzzi has been owned by Piaggio, the same group that owns Vespa and Aprilia. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. It was just easier to ride, despite weighing around 30 pounds more. 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT—Is It Enough? Just like in the MX world, Yamaha has a big advantage in front suspension. But, that doesn’t seem to hurt their trail etiquette. At last weeks EICMA show in Milan, Italy, we got to see the new Suzuki V-Strom 1050. That created a problem with the gear ratios in the six-speed. With a 2.5-gallon tank, the KTM’s range is significantly farther. © 2020 - Dirt Bike Magazine. It seems to like more fuel down low. The rear shock is longer, and the linkage is altered. The XC’s fork would probably seem great if it weren’t up against one of the best forks in the world. In order to use that horsepower advantage, you have to ride the KTM aggressively. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Comfort isn’t always the same thing as effectiveness, though. With a tractable engine and comfortable chassis, the KLX300R is the ideal partner for off-road adventures. And while it’s accurate to say the bike is redesigned for 2020, it isn’t really all new. It has an electric starter with no provision for a kick-start lever. We’ll go so far as to say that the 250XC-F’s fork is better on most natural-terrain motocross tracks than the SX-F’s fork. The bikes in this contest are racers and not especially quiet. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Many manufacturers release new adventure bikes at this time of the year. Yamaha TT-R230 vs. Honda CRF250F. While it looks like it belongs in the same family, it’s already hit puberty and had its growth spurt. The YZ250F was lighter and had better suspension; the KTM was faster on top. 2017 Honda CRF250X Review. It encourages you to use the clutch, and the pull at the lever is much more difficult than that of the Yamaha. The idea is to centralize the heaviest parts of the bike and keep all the outboard areas nice and light. By Brendan Lutes. For 2015 there were a number of changes, headlined by a reworking of the suspension. Buyers Guide. By: Michael Allen As the 250(F) class continues to be more competitive, it puts increased pressure on the manufacturers to make a solid platform for racers to start with. We were really eager to learn if there were any difference between the two in agility. Brabec will be back for Monster Energy HRC team and so will Andrew Short of Rockstar Husqvarna. This Cross Country racer has all the features to win including the smartphone Power Tuner app that adjusts the bike's settings to fit your style and the track. To read about the differences between the Yamaha YZ250FX and the Yamaha WR250F, click here. The cylinder is angled rearward, and the head is turned around so that the intake is in front and the exhaust is in the rear. Latest. The Blue War. Yamaha, in the meantime, only offered mildly tuned trail bikes like the WR450F and WR250F for this segment. It’s softer than the MX version’s, and that seems to make all the difference in choppy terrain. By Byron Wilson. July 5, 2016. Meanwhile, the KLX300R is in a market of its own, with other 300cc off-road four-strokes, such as Sherco’s 300 SEF Racing and the SWM RS300R, being road-legal, more trail-oriented and more expensive. The KLX300R scores fully adjustable handlebar mounts, like the Kawie motocrossers, but the 230 has fixed mounts. The Yamaha sells for $7890; the KTM is $8599. We’ll give the Yamaha the edge in overall stability. My riding is going to be mostly trail and the lighter the better ( bike weight ). Tests. The easy clutch pull, comfortable fork and forgiving powerband make it the favorite of most test riders. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. Kawasaki KLX 300R MX Motorcycle: The Kawasaki KLX 300R offers a compact, quick-turning package that well-suited to tight trails or long days exploring off the beaten-path. The YZ250FX is the off-road racing version of the Yamaha YZ250F motocrosser. They both have enough low-end power to idle through slow-speed sections without any ill manners. After all, the rearward cylinder and relocated fuel cell mostly result in less weight on the front wheel. A dual-sport BMW G650GS and a trail bike Yamaha TTR230. The KTM is more neutral. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. It also has an 18-inch rear wheel, Dunlop AT81 tires, and off-road-specific clutch, an O-ring chain, a kickstand and a larger (2.1-gallon) fuel tank. Starting at: $8,499 * Destination Charge: $425 . The KTM also has a hydraulic clutch, whereas the Yamaha’s is cable-actuated. The Kawasaki KLX300R. YOUR WAY. There was no headshake or wobbling to report. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Like the motocross version, it likes a throttle-on turning technique. Decisively. If there are jumps or G-outs, the XC fork uses up too much travel too soon. Official info for the 2020 KLX300R KLX300R - Get the latest specs, offers, & photos. Of the two, though, the Yamaha is friendlier down low. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Look: Between Trail and Race. The KTM pulls harder and harder the higher it revs, and by the time it’s done, it has left the Yamaha behind. The bike ran well, but only for a while. That’s in contrast to the KTM 250XC-W, which is classified as an off-road bike and meets EPA and CARB emission regulations. 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. In most cases it works better for off-road applications than it does for motocross. In 2019, the motocross version was, in fact, all new, and the FX got the same treatment one year later. The FX is slightly quieter. For their newest rendition of the KX250, Kawasaki was kind enough to invite us up to the legendary Castillo ranch for the fi The gap is much larger between these two. June 20, 2019. Both bikes make much more torque than the 250 four-strokes of just two years ago, whereas in the 450 class there hasn’t been significant advancement in engine output for years. What are the comparisons between these two bikes, i have been off the bike scene for 18 years and the bikes have changed so much. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The Yamaha gained 17 pounds with the addition of the electric start, so now it’s the heavier of the two. We raced it at the Adelanto GP, where you often find yourself topped out. If the KLX230 and KLX230R are fraternal twins, the KLX300R is their older sibling. The KLX ® 300R is the ultimate high-performance trail bike for off-road thrills, bridging the world between a weekend play bike and a full race bike. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Well, it’s back, and Kawasaki describes the new 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R as … SLAVENS RACING KTM 300 TPI PROJECT: TWO STROKE TUESDAY, 5 MUST SEE MX 2-STROKE PROJECTS: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, FIRST LOOK 2021 JOTAGAS 300 ENDURO: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, WESTERN POWERSPORTS SUZUKI RM125 REBUILD: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, JOHNNY O’MARA’S 1986 MXON HONDA CR125R: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, THE RIDE SHOP AZ DARK KNIGHT KTM 500: TWO-STROKE TUESDAY, 2021 MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED, HAAKER SWEEPS GLEN HELEN DOUBLE HEADER: 2020 ENDUROCROSS ROUND 2 RESULTS, 500CC TWO-STROKE VIDEO INSANITY : 2-STROKE THEATER. Yamaha’s new challenger leans more toward fun riding. If you want an off-road sticker in a state that cares about such things, both companies have other models specifically for that. You have to peel off a little piece of the seat to get access to the gas cap. Does the centralized mass of the Yamaha cancel out its extra weight? :facepalm: Off-roaders have been missing the KLX300R for years. More off-road fun from Kawasaki. You can read about it on the Husky Good Old Times Blog, here. The terrain was hard enough, but it was almost always frozen solid, and half of the race took place at night. Sometimes the Yamaha felt lighter than the KTM; sometimes not. When the throttle is chopped on the FX, it’s almost like you’ve hit the kill button. That’s the story here. The last YZ250FX that we had in our shop was two years ago, and it was 239 pounds. It’s going to be fun. Right now we have a Honda CRF250RX in the garage, ready for a full test. October 3, 2019. Short is hot off this first FIM Rally win last month. KTM TOOLS OF BATTLE I love the hell out of each, but each has their place. More News. That bike is a direct competitor to the Yama YZ250FX, so we are going to have them back to back on weekly rides as soon as we get some real rain out here in California. Like the KTM’s fork, it benefits from softer spring and valve rates as far as comfort goes, but it doesn’t dive as much or collapse on a big hit. The KLX300R will come in Lime Green, with pricing to be announced, as is the release date. The 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX enduro racer has all the features to win, including the smartphone power tuner app that adjusts power settings to your riding style and track conditions. Before there was Erzberg, before there was Romaniacs and before there was the Tennessee Knock Out, there was Novemberkasan, the original hard enduro. Yamaha calls the YZ250FX a new model, but as with the KTM, most of the parts come directly from the motocross version, which was completely new last year when it got the reverse-engine treatment. Some riders occasionally accuse YZs of not having a well-planted front end, especially in broad, sweeping turns. POWER SWEEPSTAKES Yamaha elected to keep its kick-start lever and tolerate a few extra pounds. So much for hydraulics. The configuration also allows the intake tract to drop straight down from the throttle body and intake, which is located where the fuel tank usually sits. Beginner dirt bikes come in a wide variety of sizes, and the full-size beginner dirt bike from Yamaha is the TT-R230, with Honda offering the brand-new fuel-injected CRF250F for 2019. The new motor was designed to have the electric start from the outset, and there isn’t even a place to put a kickstart lever if you wanted one. Yamaha gave this bike a Euro-spec YZ muffler, whereas the KTM has the exact same exhaust system as the U.S. motocross version. The YZ250FX is a focused racer with all the intensity of the YZ250F motocross bike, but it has electric start, a six-speed gearbox and off-road trappings. It wasn’t long ago that the 250cc four-stroke off-road market was in hibernation. As for the suspension, it’s still excellent—the best in the off-road world. It’s more comfortable and easier to ride. That’s big for a motocross bike but small for an off-road bike. Both bikes have oversize handlebars and no-tool air-filter access. The authority for motorcycle and product testing. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The KLX300R's 292 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, four-valve, four-stroke engine. The 1260 is said to produce 158 horsepower. Keep it revving and it’s happy, but there are problems with that kind of approach. The slim design of the frame and bodywork help the rider grip the bike for increased control, while the KX-inspired seat design offers great freedom of movement for off-road riding. That complaint never surfaced with the FX. The XR250 generation was gone, and the replacements from Honda, Yamaha and KTM never developed the same following. It’s still an air-cooled pushrod motor, but modernized and clean enough for Euro 5 and even California. The KTM’s motor has the output to run with the big boys. Thinking back, we loved that bike, but we did have a few complaints. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Ride Review. 1984 Kawasaki GPz750 Turbo vs. 2020 Kawasaki H2 Carbon vs. Ken Vreeke and JB Best Sport-Touring Motorcycle of 2020 2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R and ZX-10RR – A Detailed First Look We’ve made progress with the Yamaha by remapping the ECU with the GYTR Power Tuner, but we’re still testing at this point. We got to ride the new FX back to back with Yamaha’s new 125X off-road two-stroke. The biggest changes between the motocross bike and the new FX are the addition of a sixth gear and an electric starter. SUSPENSION AND HANDLING News. YZ450FX vs. WR450F. The Husky Good Old Times Blog has a very cool story about the early years of the race and a phenomenal rider named Gunnar Kalén, who won for five consecutive years from 1926 to 1930, then again in 1933. These cookies do not store any personal information. This bike is different. But, the KTM is also much busier at speed. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. Lesson learned. As the leader of the KLX ® lineup, the KLX300R combines the best of both engine and chassis performance to create the ultimate lightweight, fun off-road machine. It has a hydraulic system that works a coil-spring clutch (one of the few KTMs not using the diaphragm spring clutch). On top of that, the KTM has much better brakes. Story by Jimmy Lewis/Trevor Hunter; Photos by Craig Hunter/Gabe Adams. 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R pictures, prices, information, and specifications. As far as the government is concerned, it’s a competition bike that’s imported under the same rules as motocross bikes. 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