Anyone familiar with all three? I read a post on another site from a biker who owned the KLR250 and Super Sherpa (his wife's) and he thought the Super Sherpa was a better bike, except for the smaller size. Why so few comments on it on this Kawa site? Other than electric starting, what are the advantages of the KLX over the KLR? An inch more height and clearance, more adjustable front shock and an inch more wheelbase but a smaller tank. What about handling street and dirt?

 

because we can't get a super sherpa here in the US. the guy whos wife has one lives in Canada.

 

I just saw a Super Sherpa the other day...


Its a Yahama XT225 comparison machine

 

well never mind, guess i am talking out of my butt [:@]

 

I have seen the Sherpa, I owned a KLR 250 for 20 years. I just sold it and bought the KLX. In another thread, I went into the power difference a bit. The KLR had more power. It would pull 95 on a flat highway. My KLX can just manage 90 downhill with a tailwind. I also found the KLR to get better fuel mileage. I personally like the kickstarter better then the electric. It would be nice to drop that starter weight from the KLX. I know the kit is available but I should not have to pay over $340 to put a kickstarter on my DIRT BIKE ! Made for pansies I guess.
Suspension wise, the KLX is much better. It has two inches more travel at each end as well as the male slider fork.
My KLR had drum brakes in the rear also. I hate drum brakes on anything.
While the weight is about the same on paper, the KLX feels more nimble.
The KLR had a folding rear brake lever. Seems silly, but it is something I miss and wish the KLX had.
When it comes to looks, the KLX rules over the KLR.
Oh one more thing. Kawasaki changed this in the late 80's but my KLR had the passenger pegs on the swing arm! Yuck. Never do that to your passenger!
All in all, power and mileage not withstanding, the KLX is a far better motorcycle. I am glad I made the change. Of course the KLX is NEW also. That helps a bit!

 

Thanks for the replies.

There was a Super Sherpa for sale locally, Reno, and I've seen them on the streets here, as well. (First time I saw one I thought it was a Bultaco, that's how old I am).

Sounds like for primarily a street bike the KLR would fit my needs better. I want a commuter for only 10% desert and dirt road riding. I hate the idea of drums, too.

The Super Sherpa sounded good because it is air-cooled, I like the simplicity of that, too.