11-25-2014, 07:16 AM
I owned, and recently sold, a 2013 KLX250S. I did airbox mod, 2 Bros exhaust, KLX300 header, rejetted the carb, and retimed the camshafts. I commuted in Houston traffic at 65+MPH and made a trip to Austin and back.
The seat is a 2x4. Period. It will destroy your back. Even with all those mods though, it's tremendously underpowered. I was at WOT to keep up with traffic and I'm only 160lbs. I regeared to try and drop RPMs on the highway and after that 6 hour trip at 80% redline RPM, my cam chain was dramatically stretched and required adjustment (auto adjuster fails, I had a manual). If you're looking at rock solid reliability, good price, and something with decent power, explore a DR650. I'm currently seeking one out when finances allow. But really, pass on the KLX250 if you're not going to be taking advantage on the manageable power and ultra light weight offroad.
The seat is a 2x4. Period. It will destroy your back. Even with all those mods though, it's tremendously underpowered. I was at WOT to keep up with traffic and I'm only 160lbs. I regeared to try and drop RPMs on the highway and after that 6 hour trip at 80% redline RPM, my cam chain was dramatically stretched and required adjustment (auto adjuster fails, I had a manual). If you're looking at rock solid reliability, good price, and something with decent power, explore a DR650. I'm currently seeking one out when finances allow. But really, pass on the KLX250 if you're not going to be taking advantage on the manageable power and ultra light weight offroad.