Posted by gary moore --Previous Message--
on 10/22/2003, 2:36 pm, in reply to "Re: KLR 650/250"
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: The 250 and 650 are like apples and oranges.
: Thay both have 9.1 inches of suspension front
: and rear, which sometimes isn't enough (I
: ride my KLR 250 in the Ocala National Forest
: in Florida). I think it depends what you
: value most; on road, or off road? I value off
: road more. The 250 is better in most off road
: situations. It is 258 lbs dry versus 337 for
: the 650. That 69 lb difference is the biggest
: factor. The 250 suspension is easy to
: overexert as it is; could you imagine how bad
: the 650 would be? The 250 is top heavy
: compared to a 250 enduro. The 650 is worse.
: The 650 has much more power; however, power
: isn't always everything. A heavier, more
: powerful bike can be too hard to handle and
: can wear you out quicker (of course your
: height and weight and strength may help you
: on the 650). With a few engine mods,
: suspension work, and the right tires, the 250
: will be more than adequate (in the thick
: Florida sand, tires are the most important
: factor, suspension is a close second, power
: is least important). If offroad isn't too
: important, get the 650. The 6.1 gallon gas
: tank (250 is 2.9), much more power, and
: ergonomics that would fit your taller frame
: better, the 650 would be the choice. for the
: best of both worlds, consider the Suzuki 400
: dual sport (I know this is blasphemy on a KLR
: website). My next dual sport may actually be
: a Honda CRF450 motocross bike converted to a
: dual sport (or the XR450F enduro, if they
: ever make one).
: --Previous Message--
: I am looking to pick up a new Kawasaki KLR
: and
: am looking for advice about whether it
: should be a 250 or 650. I am about
: 6'1" and 250lbs and plan to ride it
: back and forth to work (couple of miles
: 45 mph) and take off up the canyons (Utah)
: as often as time permits. Plenty of
: off-road planned. Any suggestions?
: :
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