The EFI uses the battery to fire up the system, whereas the YZ has a capacitor. In most cases it works better for off-road applications than it does for motocross. © 2020 - Dirt Bike Magazine. We were really eager to learn if there were any difference between the two in agility. The YZ250FX is the off-road racing version of the Yamaha YZ250F motocrosser. We’re fairly pleased with the KTM’s front end. 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. The fuel cell is more rearward, virtually in the center of the whole machine. Kawasaki's profilation of this bike: The KLX300R off-road motorcycle is the four-stroke equivalent of Kawasaki´s own venerable KDX200. Just like in the MX world, Yamaha has a big advantage in front suspension. Both bikes have oversize handlebars and no-tool air-filter access. 2021 Yamaha Tracer 9 GT—Is It Enough? YAMAHA’S WEAPONS OF WAR 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. That’s why that market has turned into a KTM-versus-KTM affair. These cookies do not store any personal information. Is that extra room in the budget enough to attain true perfection? 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R pictures, prices, information, and specifications. The KTM has handguards and a larger fuel tank; the Yamaha doesn’t. That’s in contrast to the KTM 250XC-W, which is classified as an off-road bike and meets EPA and CARB emission regulations. In the rear, it’s virtual parity between the two. It has an electric starter with no provision for a kick-start lever. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. The V85TT is the company’s replacement. OFF-ROAD SHOOTOUT: KTM 250XCF VS YAMAHA YZ250FX. Search Dealer Inventory Have a Dealer Contact Me. In 2019, the motocross version was, in fact, all new, and the FX got the same treatment one year later. 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. Well, it’s back, and Kawasaki describes the new 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R as … Like the motocross version, it likes a throttle-on turning technique. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. 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. In 2019, the motocross version was, in fact, all new, and the FX got the same treatment one year later. Drew Ruiz. It also got an integrated electric starter system. At last weeks EICMA show in Milan, Italy, we got to see the new Suzuki V-Strom 1050. Yamaha’s also updated the YZ250FX; it’s a model that’s been around a while, but the changes supposedly turn it into an all-new machine. The new MX bike has a smaller tank, so Yamaha deemed it necessary to made an off-road-specific fuel tank. Sometimes the Yamaha felt lighter than the KTM; sometimes not. With a 2.5-gallon tank, the KTM’s range is significantly farther. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. The fork has a smaller axle. Toby Price Won the last race after American Ricky Brabec dropped out with a failed motor. KTM TOOLS OF BATTLE Currently I own two motorcycles. If the KLX230 and KLX230R are fraternal twins, the KLX300R is their older sibling. It headshakes occasionally and keeps you on your toes. The authority for motorcycle and product testing. More Tests. It can go hill-climbing with the 450s one weekend and go straight to an MX starting line the next. But, this is a close contest. 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. 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. Of the two, though, the Yamaha is friendlier 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. The fuel injector is a Keihin system with a 44mm throttle body. In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Ride Review. It encourages you to use the clutch, and the pull at the lever is much more difficult than that of the Yamaha. Ok have narrowed it down to KLX 300 or WR 250 but need to have electric start and not many KLXs are electric. The terrain was hard enough, but it was almost always frozen solid, and half of the race took place at night. At the IMS show in Long Beach, this concept version of the Suzuki was on display. The Yamaha YZ250FX is completely redesigned for 2020, and last week I got to spend a couple days riding it in the woods around Union, South Carolina. Somewhere in the middle-rpm range the KTM catches up, then it pulls away. Now that’s changed. It can coast through a turn, as well as blast through it. The KLX300R will come in Lime Green, with pricing to be announced, as is the release date. Neither of them has a spark arrestor and neither is EPA or CARB compliant. Both of these bike are fast. That helps push the redline to an astonishing 14,000 rpm. And while it’s accurate to say the bike is redesigned for 2020, it isn’t really all new. For 2015 there were a number of changes, headlined by a reworking of the suspension. 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. Yamaha WR250F vs. Kawasaki KLX250S vs. Suzuki DRZ400S. The Kawasaki KLX300R. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The new FX is noticeably lighter than last year’s version. The KTM pulls harder and harder the higher it revs, and by the time it’s done, it has left the Yamaha behind. The clutch is the best of all the Japanese bikes, and it can take some abuse despite having a super light pull. 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. You can read about it on the Husky Good Old Times Blog, here. Comfort isn’t always the same thing as effectiveness, though. Some riders occasionally accuse YZs of not having a well-planted front end, especially in broad, sweeping turns. IN THE SHOP The 2020 Dakar Rally switches to Saudi Arabia in January after three decades in Africa and 11 editions in South America. Decisively. BLOWHARDS! 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. 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. It’s softer than the MX version’s, and that seems to make all the difference in choppy terrain. Before there was Erzberg, before there was Romaniacs and before there was the Tennessee Knock Out, there was Novemberkasan, the original hard enduro. The company’s previous big adventure model was the Stelvio, but it was sent to the cornfield by Euro 4 emission regulations. Understandably, the FX’s electrical system is quite different from the YZ’s. The shocks work well in rocks and at slow speeds without giving up any performance in big whoops. 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. I love the hell out of each, but each has their place. The bikes in this contest are racers and not especially quiet. As for the suspension, it’s still excellent—the best in the off-road world. First test of Kawasaki’s all-new 300 four-stroke off-road motorcycle. 2017 Honda CRF250X Review. 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’s still an air-cooled pushrod motor, but modernized and clean enough for Euro 5 and even California. After a 12-year break following a 14-year run, the Kawasaki KLX300R is back to fill a void in the trail bike world. Brabec will be back for Monster Energy HRC team and so will Andrew Short of Rockstar Husqvarna. :facepalm: By Byron Wilson. That left KTM unchallenged to build high-performance hardware for off-road racing and hard-core riding. 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. We don’t particularly like the Yamaha’s off-throttle manners, either. 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. POWER SWEEPSTAKES There’s no point in a six-speed if you can’t use it. This was a surprise. The biggest changes between the motocross bike and the new FX are the addition of a sixth gear and an electric starter. 2020 Yamaha YZ250FX. Yamaha, in the meantime, only offered mildly tuned trail bikes like the WR450F and WR250F for this segment. Lesson learned. 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 Yamaha has a kick-start lever and the KTM doesn’t. 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 has a hydraulic system that works a coil-spring clutch (one of the few KTMs not using the diaphragm spring clutch). It will cross 9,000km of sand to reach Al-Qiddiya on January 17. The KTM is more neutral. By Trevor Hunter. These two bikes have another story to tell. We raced it at the Adelanto GP, where you often find yourself topped out. 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. 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. For their newest rendition of the KX250, Kawasaki was kind enough to invite us up to the legendary Castillo ranch for the fi In other words, it’s a KTM hunter. October 3, 2019. YOUR WAY. It sells in the U.S. for $12,999, complete with aluminum panniers. 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. Perhaps. Keep it revving and it’s happy, but there are problems with that kind of approach. By Brendan Lutes. The compression adjuster on top of the left leg accomplishes very little. Yamaha elected to keep its kick-start lever and tolerate a few extra pounds. The FX’s mapping and exhaust must be the reason. 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. We knew that the KTM motocross bike was faster on top, but only by a slight margin. Latest. Tests. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. 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. The rear shock is longer, and the linkage is altered. If there are jumps or G-outs, the XC fork uses up too much travel too soon. 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. Off-roaders have been missing the KLX300R for years. We swapped black boxes between the two models, and not only did the electric starter become inoperable, but the whole battery went dead overnight. You have to peel off a little piece of the seat to get access to the gas cap. The mapping is clean, and there are rarely any coughs, sputters or stalls. KTM’s 250XC-F might be called a niche bike, but it serves a very big niche. As always, the Ducati Multistrada is stunning. It’s much faster than the older version. The same is true here. Finally, there’s the price comparison. 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. KTM has had mixed results with the 4CS fork. Below is the information on the 2006 Kawasaki KLX™ 300R. © 2020 - Dirt Bike Magazine. It’s what a racer would build if he wanted to race the motocross bike in a GNCC or a hare scrambles. This bike is different. The Blue War. The Top 9 New Dirt Bikes We’re Dying To Ride In 2020. The easy clutch pull, comfortable fork and forgiving powerband make it the favorite of most test riders. The Yamaha YZ250FX and KTM 250XC-F are sweet trail bikes that have the technology and performance to be raced without modification. So that means the frame is new and much more rigid. The XR250 generation was gone, and the replacements from Honda, Yamaha and KTM never developed the same following. 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. Other changes between the two Yamaha 250s include different fuel mapping and a different muffler. Yamaha gave this bike a Euro-spec YZ muffler, whereas the KTM has the exact same exhaust system as the U.S. motocross version. To read about the differences between the Yamaha YZ250FX and the Yamaha WR250F, click here. 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. 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. 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. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. This year will have the best opportunity for a U.S. win in years. The 1260 is said to produce 158 horsepower. That created a problem with the gear ratios in the six-speed. There was no headshake or wobbling to report. On those occasions when you find yourself airborne, the Yamaha feels lighter and smaller. 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. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. KTM TOOLS OF BATTLE 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. By Andrew Oldar. Maybe not, but close enough. October 22, 2019. 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. It wasn’t long ago that the 250cc four-stroke off-road market was in hibernation. The biggest surprise in this test is how high the bar has been raised. As much as I like the 125X, I liked the FX better. With a tractable engine and comfortable chassis, the KLX300R is the ideal partner for off-road adventures. Comments are closed, but trackbacks and pingbacks are open. We got to ride the new FX back to back with Yamaha’s new 125X off-road two-stroke. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Look: Between Trail and Race. KTM, of course, started off with an MX bike that already had both, making less work for itself. We didn’t have a 2019 model for back-to-back comparison, but the new YZ250FX probably lost some low-end power. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Right now we have a Honda CRF250RX in the garage, ready for a full test. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Kawasaki KLX300R. The softer valving absorbs just enough light impact to increase the comfort factor. 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. Something about the addition of electric start didn’t translate well, and the motor seemed to have some internal drag. Starting at: $8,499 * Destination Charge: $425 . 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. The KTM is more of a racer. More News. The KLX300R scores fully adjustable handlebar mounts, like the Kawie motocrossers, but the 230 has fixed mounts. Photo by Kevin Wing. 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. Thinking back, we loved that bike, but we did have a few complaints. 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. The Yamaha gained 17 pounds with the addition of the electric start, so now it’s the heavier of the two. It seems to like more fuel down low. 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). Latest. 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). At BRP we pride ourselves in offering a wide variety of mounting options with unsurpassed knowledge and experience. The FX is a racer, and is imported as a closed-course, competition bike. They’re powerful, revvy and responsive. 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. Similar to the Kawasaki KX™450 and KX™250, the all-new KLX300R features bodywork designed to facilitate easy rider movement. Since 2004, Guzzi has been owned by Piaggio, the same group that owns Vespa and Aprilia. News. 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. SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST: THE YAMAHA YZ250 2-STROKE STORY, HONDA’S GREATEST BIKE: THE CR250R TWO-STROKE. Scotts Steering Stabilizer is an essential component for your offroad motorcycle. It has slightly more torque and is more willing to answer the call at the right time. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. 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. On top of that, the KTM has much better brakes. 2020 Kawasaki KLX300R First Look. But, when you’re going down a steep hill, you feel every pound. More off-road fun from Kawasaki. YZ250FX. All Rights Reserved. Short is hot off this first FIM Rally win last month. All Rights Reserved. Usually, I will take a small-bore two-stroke hands-down over a 250F, but not this time. The KYB SSS system on the Yamaha is excellent. So much for hydraulics. They both have enough low-end power to idle through slow-speed sections without any ill manners. Let’s say 230. That complaint never surfaced with the FX. 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