KLX250sf Underpowered?
#11
I just bought a klx250sf in april. Did the mototune break-in. Now, this is my first bike, when I got it, I thought it was pretty darn quick. I read alot of threads titled "klx250 underpowered?" And bought it anyways. Im glad I did. Underpowered isn't really a good way to describe it, OVERLY restricted is what I would call it. I did the dyno-jet stage 2, full big gun exhaust system, and the bike is way faster than I am now. I had it doing 88mph indicated yesterday on the interstate. 88mph is NOT that fast, but the way the bike turns, leans, handles, stoppies, and wheelies, is rediculous. I have one friend that bought a drz400sm, and one with a wr250x supermoto, to me, their too tall, and too top heavy.
#12
I love my bike and I don't think it's underpowered for what I use it for. Riding around my property I can pull in the clutch, rev it up and let the clutch fly like my old 2 stroke and tear a rut 2-3 inches deep and about 15 feet long. My old 85 cr125 would do little more but not much. The only complaint I have is it's very hard to maintain speed in 6th gear even with the slightest amount of wind. I hope a big bore will cure this problem. Just because I said it's not underpowered does not mean I don't want more. I'm ready to start modding the bike!
Last edited by 2007 Green Machine; 05-18-2011 at 03:58 AM.
#18
Start with a dyno-jet kit and exhaust. I had the exact same problem. Re jet and exhaust and now I can use 6th in town!!! Seriously my bike hardly leaves 6th gear unless traffic is stop and go.
#19
Oh yes, and my tractor weighs 4500lbs and is only 30HP. It is something like 1300cc and HP peak at 2700rpm.
#20
HP is all state of mind after a MOTO-PRO suspension add to my bike I got way faster off road - its not always about power but how smooth and comfortable are you.
power is why I got a new s1000rr
power is why I got a new s1000rr