1998 kx250

[tristan]

I might me getting a good deal on a low time 1998 kx250 and i was wondering if the bikes are good? Whats good about them? whats bad? Any information will help. Also is there any mods the bike absolutly needs?

Thanks for the information;)

 

[MX-727]

It's still a great bike. Have Jeremy help you with the suspension and if you want to work on the performance of the engine, get Eric to port it and add a V-Force reed block.

I'm still so happy with this bike, that I haven't felt the need to get a new/newer one. Maybe next year.

What kind of deal are you getting? I'm seeing that bike prices seem to be down right now and most '00 bikes are under $4000, and I've seen an '01 YZ for $4000.

 

[buffmaster]

I've got one that I picked up in Jan. for $2900. Great deal. Blue book was $2650, but I had some really good parts on it. In '98, it was the 250 of the year, and was supposed to be the best 250 that Kawi's made. I believe it. The thing flat out rips! I've been on a '91 Kx250, a mint '86 RM250 bored 2mm over, '01 CR125 and not one of them can touch it. 727 is right thou', the boingers are a little off. Other than that, it's a great bike. I use it on the tracks and the trails w/out any major problems or switching of anything. Check out Kelley's Blue Book on the 'net and maybe NADA Guides. Kelley's gives prices for used bikes(among other things).


Hey 727 - Just how good is the V-block? Just got my engine back from Eric(.080 over kit) and think that it kicks boo-tay right now.

 

[MX-727]

It's been so long ago that I put it on that I can't remember what the bike was like without it. I do remember that it was a noticable change. I did put it on before Eric did the mo' better porting.

The V-force increased the power at both ends. There was noticeably more overrev. I love the bike. I want to get a new one, but I've been so happy with this one I just can't justify it.

 

[LaRider20]

I've got a 98' and I love it. I did make suspension upgrades because I weigh 230 pounds, and changed the reeds to carbon fiber, but other than that just the usual maintenance. I will be getting a new bike next year (noticed that I didn't say that I would be upgrading), and my then 15 year old son will be getting the 98'. I would be nuts not keeping the bike in the family. It is extremely dependable, very fast, and just oozes power!:eek:

 

[Honda318]

98kx250s are as heavy as the 02crf450f

 

[MXSparx]

Originally posted by Honda318
98kx250s are as heavy as the 02crf450f

and we came to that conclusion, how? have you actually put both bikes on a scale? My paperwork for the KX has a claimed weight of 214. I think Honda is claiming a bit more on the 4 stroke (225 ?). But then again I have never actually weighed either.

 

[buffmaster]

I thought that 450 was claimed at around 225-230-ish.:think

 

[tristan]

thanks for the help guys. Yeah i really think im going to get it. Its $1500 (i know the guy) if theres anything else please tell me. Thanks;)

 

[buffmaster]

Damn! For that much, I'd make the road trip to pick up another one.:eek:

 

[LaRider20]

WOW!! $1500.00!! How well do you know this guy? That is an extremely good price. If I came upon that kind of deal, I'd be looking to see if he has a tube of KY jelley in his back pocket.:eek:

 

[nephron]

LOL LaRider!
Yeah, one hell of a deal. And when you go pick the bike up, be careful when you bend over.;)