We don’t particularly like the Yamaha’s off-throttle manners, either. It’s what a racer would build if he wanted to race the motocross bike in a GNCC or a hare scrambles. If there are jumps or G-outs, the XC fork uses up too much travel too soon. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The Yamaha gained 17 pounds with the addition of the electric start, so now it’s the heavier of the two. The KTM is more neutral. But, the KTM is also much busier at speed. The KTM’s motor has the output to run with the big boys. As for the suspension, it’s still excellent—the best in the off-road world. Yamaha TT-R230 vs. Honda CRF250F. 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. IN THE SHOP The gap is much larger between these two. After all, the rearward cylinder and relocated fuel cell mostly result in less weight on the front wheel. The fact that KTM subdivided the 250cc four-stroke off-road market into these categories shows just how serious the company is about covering every angle in the dirt world. KTM has had mixed results with the 4CS fork. That’s the story here. The rear shock is longer, and the linkage is altered. 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R pictures, prices, information, and specifications. Neither of them has a spark arrestor and neither is EPA or CARB compliant. By Brendan Lutes. Does the centralized mass of the Yamaha cancel out its extra weight? Brabec will be back for Monster Energy HRC team and so will Andrew Short of Rockstar Husqvarna. Many manufacturers release new adventure bikes at this time of the year. Yamaha elected to keep its kick-start lever and tolerate a few extra pounds. It’s more comfortable and easier to ride. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE YAMAHA YZ250 2-STROKE STORY, HONDA’S GREATEST BIKE: THE CR250R TWO-STROKE. YAMAHA’S WEAPONS OF WAR We’ve made progress with the Yamaha by remapping the ECU with the GYTR Power Tuner, but we’re still testing at this point. The Yamaha has a kick-start lever and the KTM doesn’t. YZ250FX. It’s going to be fun. 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. The fork has a smaller axle. 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. They really are at home in both worlds, but they lean in different directions. Right now we have a Honda CRF250RX in the garage, ready for a full test. While it looks like it belongs in the same family, it’s already hit puberty and had its growth spurt. 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT—Is It Enough? The FX also got Yamaha’s Mikuni-based EFI system with wifi connectivity. 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. Decisively. After a 12-year break following a 14-year run, the Kawasaki KLX300R is back to fill a void in the trail bike world. At last weeks EICMA show in Milan, Italy, we got to see the new Suzuki V-Strom 1050. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Look: Between Trail and Race. It couldn’t pull sixth gear unless it was on flat pavement with a lot of space. The compression adjuster on top of the left leg accomplishes very little. Last year’s FX also had a 2.1 gallon fuel tan–but in that case it was the same as the previous MX model. YOUR WAY. 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. KTM’s 250XC-F might be called a niche bike, but it serves a very big niche. That’s why that market has turned into a KTM-versus-KTM affair. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We knew that the KTM motocross bike was faster on top, but only by a slight margin. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The KTM weighs 234 pounds. With a tractable engine and comfortable chassis, the KLX300R is the ideal partner for off-road adventures. Story by Jimmy Lewis/Trevor Hunter; Photos by Craig Hunter/Gabe Adams. By Byron Wilson. When the throttle is chopped on the FX, it’s almost like you’ve hit the kill button. In order to use that horsepower advantage, you have to ride the KTM aggressively. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. By Andrew Oldar. It encourages you to use the clutch, and the pull at the lever is much more difficult than that of the Yamaha. October 22, 2019. Other changes between the two Yamaha 250s include different fuel mapping and a different muffler. The KLX300R scores fully adjustable handlebar mounts, like the Kawie motocrossers, but the 230 has fixed mounts. We were really eager to learn if there were any difference between the two in agility. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. 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. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Buyers Guide. The Kawasaki KLX300R. Currently I own two motorcycles. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. We’re fairly pleased with the KTM’s front end. 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. And while it’s accurate to say the bike is redesigned for 2020, it isn’t really all new. 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. It’s really all about horsepower here. Short is hot off this first FIM Rally win last month. Yamaha, in the meantime, only offered mildly tuned trail bikes like the WR450F and WR250F for this segment. 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 OFF-ROAD SHOOTOUT: KTM 250XCF VS YAMAHA YZ250FX. BLOWHARDS! The 1260 is said to produce 158 horsepower. There was no headshake or wobbling to report. You can read about it on the Husky Good Old Times Blog, here. The previous FX had electric start, as well, but it was sort of an afterthought, grafted onto an existing design. 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). Drew Ruiz. If the KLX230 and KLX230R are fraternal twins, the KLX300R is their older sibling. Finally, there’s the price comparison. That created a problem with the gear ratios in the six-speed. That left KTM unchallenged to build high-performance hardware for off-road racing and hard-core riding. KTM, of course, started off with an MX bike that already had both, making less work for itself. The fuel injector is a Keihin system with a 44mm throttle body. The V85TT is the company’s replacement. For the most part, though, the two bikes are equal in perceived weight. Technically, the KTM 250XC-F is very similar to the company’s 250SX‑F motocross bike. 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. With no pressure from advertisers, Dirt Bike Test delivers totally unbiased, 100% honest product reviews for motocross and off-road enthusiasts. Latest. The new MX bike has a smaller tank, so Yamaha deemed it necessary to made an off-road-specific fuel tank. 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. Photo by Kevin Wing. They both have enough low-end power to idle through slow-speed sections without any ill manners. June 20, 2019. The 2020 Dakar Rally switches to Saudi Arabia in January after three decades in Africa and 11 editions in South America. 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. The same is true here. The Top 9 New Dirt Bikes We’re Dying To Ride In 2020. In the rear, it’s virtual parity between the two. The FX is a racer, and is imported as a closed-course, competition bike. 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. Sometimes the Yamaha felt lighter than the KTM; sometimes not. Ergonomics are KX inspired, while there’s 21.4kW on offer at 8000rpm, and 26.3Nm of peak torque at 7000rpm. 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. Latest. POWER SWEEPSTAKES October 3, 2019. The FX’s mapping and exhaust must be the reason. 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. Starting at: $8,499 * Destination Charge: $425 . The KTM has handguards and a larger fuel tank; the Yamaha doesn’t. As always, the Ducati Multistrada is stunning. July 5, 2016. 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. Understandably, the FX’s electrical system is quite different from the YZ’s. The Kawasaki KLX300R. Below is the information on the 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R. Yamaha YZ250X. Before there was Erzberg, before there was Romaniacs and before there was the Tennessee Knock Out, there was Novemberkasan, the original hard enduro. 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. KTM TOOLS OF BATTLE That’s big for a motocross bike but small for an off-road bike. ALIKE BUT DIFFERENT It has enough torque to allow fast trail-riding without high revs. Something about the addition of electric start didn’t translate well, and the motor seemed to have some internal drag. The KLX300R will come in Lime Green, with pricing to be announced, as is the release date. By Trevor Hunter. These cookies do not store any personal information. We didn’t have a 2019 model for back-to-back comparison, but the new YZ250FX probably lost some low-end power. The engine was completely reworked with massive buckets in a new head. 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. It’s much faster than the older version. We didn’t have enough room to test top speed, but we can’t wait to get this bike back to 29 Palms. The KTM 250XCF has the same power output as the motocross version. These cookies do not store any personal information. If you want an off-road sticker in a state that cares about such things, both companies have other models specifically for that. In 2019, the motocross version was, in fact, all new, and the FX got the same treatment one year later. We raced it at the Adelanto GP, where you often find yourself topped out. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. 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. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Look. The terrain was hard enough, but it was almost always frozen solid, and half of the race took place at night. This year will have the best opportunity for a U.S. win in years. Until now, KTM has enjoyed free rein in the world of off-road competition. It’s still an air-cooled pushrod motor, but modernized and clean enough for Euro 5 and even California. Bikes like the 250XC-F have the latest technology and the best performance that the Austrian factory can muster wrapped in an off-road package. The 2017 Honda CRF250X has not been changed in the slightest, and yet it still delivers a fun, quick and reliable off-road experience for all skill levels. Is that extra room in the budget enough to attain true perfection? But, this is a close contest. You have to peel off a little piece of the seat to get access to the gas cap. It has an electric starter with no provision for a kick-start lever. Thinking back, we loved that bike, but we did have a few complaints. It has a hydraulic system that works a coil-spring clutch (one of the few KTMs not using the diaphragm spring clutch). That’s in contrast to the KTM 250XC-W, which is classified as an off-road bike and meets EPA and CARB emission regulations. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. It has a larger fuel tank, an 18-inch rear wheel, handguards, a kickstand and softer suspension. There’s no point in a six-speed if you can’t use it. Yamaha YZ250X vs. Yamaha YZ450FX - COMPARISON TEST. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. These two bikes have another story to tell. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Ride Review. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. All Rights Reserved. We’ll give the Yamaha the edge in overall stability. We swapped black boxes between the two models, and not only did the electric starter become inoperable, but the whole battery went dead overnight. The FX is slightly quieter. It was just easier to ride, despite weighing around 30 pounds more. Tests. The KTM pulls harder and harder the higher it revs, and by the time it’s done, it has left the Yamaha behind. More News. The FX’s black box has a timer that shuts down the whole system if there’s no activity for a few seconds. Comfort isn’t always the same thing as effectiveness, though. The YZ250F was lighter and had better suspension; the KTM was faster on top. This bike is different. 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. My riding is going to be mostly trail and the lighter the better ( bike weight ). It headshakes occasionally and keeps you on your toes. On paper, Yamaha’s off-road bikes have their designated purpose with the FX and WR lineups, but we’ve found the YZ450FX and WR450F to be a lot more similar than one might think. For their newest rendition of the KX250, Kawasaki was kind enough to invite us up to the legendary Castillo ranch for the fi Just like in the MX world, Yamaha has a big advantage in front suspension. Keep it revving and it’s happy, but there are problems with that kind of approach. The XR250 generation was gone, and the replacements from Honda, Yamaha and KTM never developed the same following. In most cases it works better for off-road applications than it does for motocross. Updated 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. 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 clutch is the best of all the Japanese bikes, and it can take some abuse despite having a super light pull. Yamaha’s new challenger leans more toward fun riding. The mapping is clean, and there are rarely any coughs, sputters or stalls. The shocks work well in rocks and at slow speeds without giving up any performance in big whoops. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. Let’s say 230. The KLX300R's 292 cc, DOHC, liquid-cooled, four-valve, four-stroke engine. The YZ250FX is the off-road racing version of the Yamaha YZ250F motocrosser. They both pass a 2-meter max sound test easily, but in the real world the KTM is a little louder simply because it revs higher. 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. 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. More Tests. For 2015 there were a number of changes, headlined by a reworking of the suspension. © 2020 - Dirt Bike Magazine. 2017 Honda CRF250X Review. It will cross 9,000km of sand to reach Al-Qiddiya on January 17. 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. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. Search Dealer Inventory Have a Dealer Contact Me. The KTM also has a hydraulic clutch, whereas the Yamaha’s is cable-actuated. Just like the motocross version, you can hook up to the bike with any smartphone and retune the mapping quickly and easily. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. Maybe not, but close enough. 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. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R Review: Single-track to Jeep-trail Tested. The KTM is more of a racer. The authority for motorcycle and product testing. That complaint never surfaced with the FX. The new FX is noticeably lighter than last year’s version. That last change more or less cancels out the longer shock, so the end result is unchanged suspension travel. Some riders occasionally accuse YZs of not having a well-planted front end, especially in broad, sweeping turns. First test of Kawasaki’s all-new 300 four-stroke off-road motorcycle. 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. It has slightly more torque and is more willing to answer the call at the right time. Official info for the 2020 KLX300R KLX300R - Get the latest specs, offers, & photos. 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. 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. The biggest surprise in this test is how high the bar has been raised. Now a third wave of 250Fs is here, and these bikes are far, far better than their predecessors. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. It wasn’t long ago that the 250cc four-stroke off-road market was in hibernation. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. The XC’s fork would probably seem great if it weren’t up against one of the best forks in the world. We don’t know if Suzuki is testing the waters to attract a more serious adventure bike buyers, but if Suzuki was interested enough to build this bike for real, we’re sure they will find riders interested in buying it. Engineered with all the reliability and durability you've come to expect from Yamaha, this 2‑stroke was born to win Cross Country races. Photo by Kevin Wing. 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 Yamaha sells for $7890; the KTM is $8599. 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. Toby Price Won the last race after American Ricky Brabec dropped out with a failed motor. Well, it’s back, and Kawasaki describes the new 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R as … Kawasaki's profilation of this bike: The KLX300R off-road motorcycle is the four-stroke equivalent of Kawasaki´s own venerable KDX200. Dirt Bike Magazine - Best selling off road motorcycle magazine. 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. YOUR POWER. It also got an integrated electric starter system. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The easy clutch pull, comfortable fork and forgiving powerband make it the favorite of most test riders. The last YZ250FX that we had in our shop was two years ago, and it was 239 pounds. Perhaps. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The company’s previous big adventure model was the Stelvio, but it was sent to the cornfield by Euro 4 emission regulations. And while it’s accurate to say the bike is redesigned for 2020, it isn’t really all new. 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. 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. 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. It can go hill-climbing with the 450s one weekend and go straight to an MX starting line the next. The EFI uses the battery to fire up the system, whereas the YZ has a capacitor. As much as I like the 125X, I liked the FX better. Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open. 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. To read about the differences between the Yamaha YZ250FX and the Yamaha WR250F, click here. What is the ultimate recipe for off-road power, two-stroke or four-stroke? Yamaha gave this bike a Euro-spec YZ muffler, whereas the KTM has the exact same exhaust system as the U.S. motocross version. Compare models, find your local dealer & get a quote. It sells in the U.S. for $12,999, complete with aluminum panniers. It’s softer than the MX version’s, and that seems to make all the difference in choppy terrain. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. The 2020 YZ250FX is an out-of-the-box competition machine. But, that doesn’t seem to hurt their trail etiquette. The Yamaha YZ250FX and KTM 250XC-F are sweet trail bikes that have the technology and performance to be raced without modification. It seems to like more fuel down low. 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. At BRP we pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of mounting options with unsurpassed knowledge and experience. The fuel capacity is 2 gallons on both. 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. On those occasions when you find yourself airborne, the Yamaha feels lighter and smaller. 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). YZ450FX vs. WR450F. Ok have narrowed it down to KLX 300 or WR 250 but need to have electric start and not many KLXs are electric. News. At the IMS show in Long Beach, this concept version of the Suzuki was on display. The Blue War. 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. The YZ’s black box has no such feature, a fact that we discovered the hard way. It can coast through a turn, as well as blast through it. :facepalm: KTM TOOLS OF BATTLE We got to ride the new FX back to back with Yamaha’s new 125X off-road two-stroke. Both of these bike are fast. The KTM also has more engine braking when you chop the throttle from high revs, and that makes the bike lurchy. More off-road fun from Kawasaki. I love the hell out of each, but each has their place. The only thing that a home-spun racer couldn’t make for himself is the semi-close-ratio six-speed gearbox, which gives the rider a wider speed range. That helps push the redline to an astonishing 14,000 rpm. As far as the government is concerned, it’s a competition bike that’s imported under the same rules as motocross bikes. Scotts Steering Stabilizer is an essential component for your offroad motorcycle. That means that if you decide to save a few pounds and remove the battery, the bike won’t work. 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. SUSPENSION AND HANDLING © 2020 - Dirt Bike Magazine. 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