KLX300 question...

[vazza]

Considered a KTM450EXC? Or 250EXC :P!

[diesel_mr2]

Actually did consider the 450exc, but as I'd probably end up killing myself on it, I decided against

[vazza]

What about the KTM250EXC-F? They're an awesome trailbike with heaps of power. Will outperform/outlast/overall be better than the KLX300 in my opinion haha. I'm just trying to steer you into the light!!! I'm glad I went with KTM :P

[diesel_mr2]

I was told I'd regret buying a ktm

[vazza]

LOL! Whoever told you that should be thrown in the pit! Hahaha.. Goodluck deciding which bike to get mate!

[Danger]

Actually did consider the 450exc, but as I'd probably end up killing myself on it, I decided against

The 450EXC is an extremely easy bike to ride powerwise, not intimidating at all, and its pork is not that noticeable when riding.
The 250EXCF is lighter but its not a fun bike to ride in my opinion, too gutless like all 250 $ strokes but could be a good bike for racing if you like to wring the crap out of your bike or for riding tight trails if thats what your into. Either would be a better option than the KLX300 in my opinion.
More fun for the buck, get a 2 stroke!

[diesel_mr2]

Actually looking at a Husky tc 250 now, really don't want a 450, I only plan on trail riding not racing and 450 just seems a bit excessive...

[vazza]

Huskies are good =) A KLX300 would be very heavy.

[cowpoos]

Huskies are good =) A KLX300 would be very heavy.

they arn't heavy.

[vazza]

106KG dry weight, suppose it isnt bad

It just looks like a tank thats all! haha

[cowpoos]

106KG dry weight, suppose it isnt bad

It just looks like a tank thats all! haha

they are a very very underated machine...very easy to ride. and cheap as chips to maintain. great novice bike!!

[Buddy L]

My dad brought his new in 2003 and still has it, payed $8999 for it then hasn't touched the motor and it still powers along only changed one spark plug and he rides every other week. They are selling these bikes new up in Dargaville now for only $5999 super cheap for a new bike.

[diesel_mr2]

Going to have a look at a klx tomorrow night, sounds like a pretty solid bike

[camchain]

Sorry browser did something funky and ended up double posting. KLX a decent trailbike, I don't regret buying mine. Had a ton of fun on it.

[camchain]

I bought a KLX300 to start riding again after a 20 year break. Was tempted for something more glamorous but felt no point in a higher maintenance competition style bike if not using all the extra performance. Had it for a year then upgraded to EXC200. KLX engine is in a pretty low state of tune so they last a long time. I maintained mine very well but I didn't baby it along. Needed inlet valves at 150hrs. Piston was near mint, even rings were still well in tolerance (but replaced rings anyway).