My friend used to have a KLX.I got to ride it a few times.Its a pretty nice trail bike.It wasn't for me though.ALso by watching my friend jump this bike 6..7 ft. I learned it wasn't the best jumper either.Personally I would go with the KDX, but thats me.Boy could my friends dad ride wheelies forever on the KLX.:cool:
I have to disagree with some of this. Heavy? The bike is heavier that the KDX, but is much lighter than many other 4-strokes in it's class. Actually it is known as one of the best handling bikes - ever.
Slow? It is no slower than a stock KDX. It also has that smooth power delivery.
I've heard the low footpegs complaint before. It's strange that I have ridden my KLX on some pretty rutted out trails with no real problems with ground clearance.
The starting issue is also blown out of proportion, in my opinion. Of course a 4-stroke is "harder" to start when compared to a 2-stroke. It's a different technique. I was worried to death about all the hard-starting KLX stories I heard when I bought mine. I truthfully have had very little trouble starting it - even after a fall. It's all technique.
I believe the question you need to answer is - Do I want a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke. There are many advantages and disadvantages to both... Ask the same question in Thumper Central and see what happens. ;)
Slow? It is no slower than a stock KDX. It also has that smooth power delivery.
I've heard the low footpegs complaint before. It's strange that I have ridden my KLX on some pretty rutted out trails with no real problems with ground clearance.
The starting issue is also blown out of proportion, in my opinion. Of course a 4-stroke is "harder" to start when compared to a 2-stroke. It's a different technique. I was worried to death about all the hard-starting KLX stories I heard when I bought mine. I truthfully have had very little trouble starting it - even after a fall. It's all technique.
I believe the question you need to answer is - Do I want a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke. There are many advantages and disadvantages to both... Ask the same question in Thumper Central and see what happens. ;)
Originally posted by JimmyD2
All I have to say is: take a KTM for a rip ;)
The KLX 300 is a nice trail bike. I have ridden them and a KDX will flat smoke a KLX any time, any place. I have never seen one that started well. I have nothing against KLX's I just think a KDX is a better bike. You know what they say about opinions....
All I have to say is: take a KTM for a rip ;)
The KLX 300 is a nice trail bike. I have ridden them and a KDX will flat smoke a KLX any time, any place. I have never seen one that started well. I have nothing against KLX's I just think a KDX is a better bike. You know what they say about opinions....
KLX is the same except its a four stroke with better handeling smoother power and better suspension(no under hang). The KLX would be even if not faster then the 220 stock in a drag race, or a woods race. I had a KDX but upgraded to a klx and it was an upgrade. I say KLX and i have had both bikes so i know.