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Author: | pj8332 [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | which bike is best. your opinions please |
Hello All, I've been reading up a lot on these bikes - Kawasaki KLX 250 and the HONDA 250L. What is the difference, what is the best? I think that reading up on them the KLX seems to have , better suspension, is lighter, the price is cheaper etc. But why do more people seem to choose the Honda? Let me know what you think. Cheers in advance. |
Author: | KentWR [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 10:58 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
Well they are similar I guess but I think more people go for the Honda as its cheaper new. I know a dealer near me sells the Honda for £3800 on the road. They have them on offer. Main differences from what I have seen are... Kawasaki Carburettor Front Suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment Rear Suspension Uni-Trak¨ with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment Weight 297lbs Honda Fuel Injection Front Suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork. No adjustment Rear Suspension Pro-Link single shock with spring. No compression or rebound damping adjustment Weight 320lbs The Honda feels faster to ride...I would chose the Kawasaki but only because the suspension has adjustment. |
Author: | johnnyboxer [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
KentWR wrote: Well they are similar I guess but I think more people go for the Honda as its cheaper new. I know a dealer near me sells the Honda for £3800 on the road. They have them on offer. Main differences from what I have seen are... Kawasaki Carburettor Front Suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork with 16-way compression damping adjustment Rear Suspension Uni-Trak¨ with adjustable preload, 16-way compression and rebound damping adjustment Weight 297lbs Honda Fuel Injection Front Suspension 43mm inverted cartridge fork. No adjustment Rear Suspension Pro-Link single shock with spring. No compression or rebound damping adjustment Weight 320lbs The Honda feels faster to ride...I would chose the Kawasaki but only because the suspension has adjustment. Kawasaki is Fi |
Author: | KentWR [ Tue Nov 03, 2015 11:37 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
Yes. Only the 2015 model? Although outside Europe I believe the 2015 model still runs a cab for some reason. |
Author: | johnnyboxer [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 9:08 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
KentWR wrote: Yes. Only the 2015 model? Although outside Europe I believe the 2015 model still runs a cab for some reason. Sorry, that's incorrect They are all Fuel injection from 2009 onwards in UK & Europe, only carb in USA and ROW http://www.kawasaki.co.uk/en/products/a ... 9cRg0GRT0j |
Author: | KentWR [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 12:49 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
Sorry I was asking you the question. My mate bought one recently which he found is a USA imported model and it runs a carb it's a 2015 model. Anyway I stand corrected if I am wrong |
Author: | Joel [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
I hired the Kwacker in Lesbos this year...dunno what year but it was Fuel Injection... Very capable, and looked cool too... Bit underpowered, but they all are as trail bikes...I liked it ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Author: | johnnyboxer [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:43 pm ] |
Post subject: | which bike is best. your opinions please |
KentWR wrote: Sorry I was asking you the question. My mate bought one recently which he found is a USA imported model and it runs a carb it's a 2015 model. Anyway I stand corrected if I am wrong No worries - all EEC KLX 250s are FI for emissions - since 2009 USA don't care so it's carb & also the reason why the DRZ 400s is still sold in USA too |
Author: | John Harvey [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 1:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
johnnyboxer wrote: USA don't care I think that VW/Audi Group would have to disagree with you there |
Author: | Jimbob [ Wed Nov 04, 2015 4:59 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: which bike is best. your opinions please |
Agree on paper the KLX seems better. I went out to buy one, then just to be sure went for a test ride of the Honda to rule it out. I went home with the Honda. It just feels better. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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