KLX250SF

Finesse · September 1st, 2015, 04:33 PM

yup. supermoto time. kinda just fell into my lap.

2009 with 4300 miles and a full FMF system, renthal bars, and sport demon tires. unfortunately it's in DC and I'm in PA but I was planning on going back home this weekend anyway for the long weekend and I'll pick it up then. there goes $2900... need to sell my ninja 650r asap.

psyched to have a 250 and a supermoto! wooooooooo

csmith12 · September 1st, 2015, 04:34 PM

Nice!

Wheelies or it didn't happen!

Finesse · September 1st, 2015, 04:35 PM

oh yea, I need to order a few extra brake and clutch levers

I've never wheelied a sport bike but I have wheelied my dirt bike...

csmith12 · September 1st, 2015, 04:38 PM

KLX

Snake · September 1st, 2015, 04:40 PM

Looks like loads of fun!

dcj13 · September 1st, 2015, 04:45 PM

Trade you for my KLR250!

Finesse · September 1st, 2015, 04:46 PM

haha no Im keepin this one!

snot · September 1st, 2015, 06:18 PM

had to check the garage....
congrats on the KLX, it's a blast at the cart track...

Jono · September 1st, 2015, 09:50 PM

Best bike I have owned thus far. Will never let it go.

I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

sharky nrk · September 2nd, 2015, 09:23 AM

Congrats!!!!!

Roark · September 2nd, 2015, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono

Best bike I have owned thus far. Will never let it go.

I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

More so than the Triple?

Jono · September 2nd, 2015, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roark

More so than the Triple?

As of right now, yes. My KLX has never given me any major problems and can take me to places other bikes can't all for very cheap.

DEFY · September 2nd, 2015, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

need to sell my ninja 650r asap

I need a bigger bike for next season lol

ninjamunky85 · September 2nd, 2015, 01:41 PM

It's a fun bike, definitely handles well, and has the lowest seat height of any sm that I know of. Actually compared to bigger bikes, like the DRZ, it feels like a 3/4 supermoto.

I got bored with mine pretty quickly though. With only 17hp and weighing in at over 300 lbs it's overweight and under powered for even a 250cc dirt bike. It didn't help that all my sm buddies were riding 400-500cc bikes either. The little klx just couldn't keep up lol.

The Husaberg is a lot more fun, but also requires quite a bit more attention to maintenance (seems like there is always some little thing that needs fixing). The klx is a reliable low maintenance sm that you can ride everyday!, just don't plan on doing any 3rd gear power wheelies like on the 450cc bikes.

Jono · September 2nd, 2015, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjamunky85

It's a fun bike, definitely handles well, and has the lowest seat height of any sm that I know of. Actually compared to bigger bikes, like the DRZ, it feels like a 3/4 supermoto.

I got bored with mine pretty quickly though. With only 17hp and weighing in at over 300 lbs it's overweight and under powered for even a 250cc dirt bike. It didn't help that all my sm buddies were riding 400-500cc bikes either. The little klx just couldn't keep up lol.

The Husaberg is a lot more fun, but also requires quite a bit more attention to maintenance (seems like there is always some little thing that needs fixing). The klx is a reliable low maintenance sm that you can ride everyday!, just don't plan on doing any 3rd gear power wheelies like on the 450cc bikes.

^This is all true.

It's not fast by any means but neither is a ninja 250 and it's still fun until you ride with the bigger CC bikes.

It really is like a 3/4 supermoto. I didn't realize just how small it was until I rode with a friend this past weekend who recently bought a KTM 690 SMC. That thing is huge in comparison.

He let me ride it for a while and I fell in love. Someday I will have a "real" supermoto but until then the lil KLX will make me happy. And you don't realize how smooth the KLX is until you ride one of those big bore singles. Man, it's like hanging on to a jackhammer. Haha. 66hp and just over 300 lbs though sure is hella fun!

I wish Yamaha would sell a street legal 450 SM. I'd throw them money right now. It will never happen though.

Finesse · September 3rd, 2015, 09:33 AM

I know they're not fast. since I moved to the city, my 650r is such a hassle, so huge and bulky, it's actually frustrating to ride. I would like to get out of first gear a LOT more often. if I get bored, I can go home and ride my SV

choneofakind · September 3rd, 2015, 09:55 AM

Officer, I don't know WHAT curb you think I just hopped.

What do you mean I can't jump this set of stairs on ride across the walkway!?!?! You can't ticket me if I wasn't on a road!!!

Finesse · September 5th, 2015, 11:35 AM

woop woop!!!!!! picked it up today. it's really slow. but SO FUN! hopefully I'll have some time to ride it tomorrow around roads I know before I have to trailer it back up with me to pittsburgh.

broken neck · September 5th, 2015, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

it's really slow. but SO FUN!

Time to put a Bill Blue 351bb big bore kit then...

Mouwahahahahahahahahahah...

Enjoy your sf...

Finesse · September 9th, 2015, 04:01 PM

I'm seriously loving this bike. I've ridden 86 different bikes and this is my favorite. so fantastic, every time I ride it tears of joy streak copiously down my rosy cheeks

nickjpass · September 10th, 2015, 08:56 AM

I want to ride a KTM 500 EXC sm.

verboten1 · September 10th, 2015, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

I'm seriously loving this bike. I've ridden 86 different bikes and this is my favorite. so fantastic, every time I ride it tears of joy streak copiously down my rosy cheeks

so tiny next to the KLR! but i want one

Jono · September 10th, 2015, 08:13 PM

Get a fender eliminator kit! I forgot how ugly that stock fender was. Eeek!

Finesse · September 10th, 2015, 08:18 PM

ehhhh short on monies

Roark · September 10th, 2015, 08:51 PM

Finesse, what's the other bike in the first of three latest KLX pics?

Also.. Im jelly, bro!

Finesse · September 10th, 2015, 08:56 PM

it's a KLR 650

Jono · September 10th, 2015, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

ehhhh short on monies

I hear ya!

Finesse · September 21st, 2015, 03:05 PM

found some off road roads! went with my buddy who was riding my 650r. I made it 10 feet up the hill and fell over, slowly, no damage to the bike lol. I feel like it's going to fall over a lot..

Finesse · January 11th, 2016, 12:12 AM

still having stupid fun with this thing.. I swear half the reason I even go to class is cause I can ride this there. had to add a factory FMF heat shield because the powerbomb header thingy was melting my rain pants. otherwise it's still pretty stock but I have acerbis hand guards on the way. I've put about 1,100 miles on it and I can definitely say that it's the bike I feel most at home on after having ridden more than 90 models. although... I did enjoy the superduke 990...

Jono · January 14th, 2016, 10:20 PM

It really is a great little bike! It gives you so much confidence. Sadly I'm debating getting rid of mine to make room for a XR650L supermoto. Well, it's possible. A friend is thinking about selling it and I'm thinking about buying it. Will need to test ride first to see if it's really the bike I think it is. So if you want another KLX just let me know. ;-) haha

Finesse · January 14th, 2016, 10:31 PM

@Jono funny you should say that, I had a dream I bought another KLX250SF.......

Jono · January 14th, 2016, 10:41 PM

I can make that dream a reality!

Finesse · January 15th, 2016, 10:04 AM

Want to trade it for a 2009 ninja 650r? XD

Jono · January 17th, 2016, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finesse

Want to trade it for a 2009 ninja 650r? XD

Never! I am not a fan of those bikes.

Finesse · January 17th, 2016, 11:43 AM

I am trying to sell mine. there's nothing wrong with it but it just doesn't do it for me.... I like my SV a lot better. and I need $$$$

Finesse · April 28th, 2016, 09:10 AM

been having a lot of fun with this bike. I'm so glad I bought it. and so glad I have nothing to do today because my whole body hurts from all that dirt riding (and falling over) yesterday

the continental tire is great but I wouldn't buy the michelin one again. but for $75 I can't complain. this thing handles better with its stock size street tires, especially in the dirt, but I guess you can't have both a 17 inch front wheel AND stock size tires

Jono · April 28th, 2016, 11:54 AM

Man that looks fun! Where's my invite! ;-)

subxero · April 28th, 2016, 11:58 AM

that looks like a fun little area to ride, where is that?

Finesse · April 28th, 2016, 02:48 PM

480 Lott Rd, Pittsburgh, PA

legal & tolerated off-road park with a few miles of single track, random trails, gravel/rocks, hill climbs, anything dirt-related! amazing

Finesse · April 28th, 2016, 02:48 PM

it's land unsuitable for use after being mined, cant build on it or anything so its left to the hillbillies. surprisingly clean and well maintained. the people who ride there take care of it.

September 1st, 2015, 04:34 PM	#2
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Nice! Wheelies or it didn't happen! __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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September 1st, 2015, 04:38 PM	#4
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	KLX __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
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September 1st, 2015, 06:18 PM	#8
snot sammich maker Name: snot Location: West Ohio - in the kitchen Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 white 300, 09 KLX 250 SF, 09 thunder blue 250(traded) Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '15	had to check the garage.... congrats on the KLX, it's a blast at the cart track... __________________________________________________ https://www.brocksperformance.com/VZ...0035+C450.aspx

September 2nd, 2015, 09:23 AM	#10
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	Congrats!!!!! __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

September 2nd, 2015, 01:41 PM	#14
ninjamunky85 Que Buenos Son!!! Name: Ryan Location: Grovetucky, OH Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia Shiver 750, Husaberg FE 450, Ninja 300 (sold), xr100 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Nov '14	It's a fun bike, definitely handles well, and has the lowest seat height of any sm that I know of. Actually compared to bigger bikes, like the DRZ, it feels like a 3/4 supermoto. I got bored with mine pretty quickly though. With only 17hp and weighing in at over 300 lbs it's overweight and under powered for even a 250cc dirt bike. It didn't help that all my sm buddies were riding 400-500cc bikes either. The little klx just couldn't keep up lol. The Husaberg is a lot more fun, but also requires quite a bit more attention to maintenance (seems like there is always some little thing that needs fixing). The klx is a reliable low maintenance sm that you can ride everyday!, just don't plan on doing any 3rd gear power wheelies like on the 450cc bikes. __________________________________________________ Don't do something because it's easy,.. Do it because it's not! If you aren't going forward, then you're falling behind. "Drive it like you stole it"!!!
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September 1st, 2015, 04:35 PM	#3
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	oh yea, I need to order a few extra brake and clutch levers I've never wheelied a sport bike but I have wheelied my dirt bike...

September 1st, 2015, 04:40 PM	#5
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks like loads of fun!

September 1st, 2015, 04:45 PM	#6
dcj13 Participant Name: Dave Location: South of Seattle Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): '94 K75 std Posts: Too much. MOTM - Aug '15	Trade you for my KLR250!

September 1st, 2015, 04:46 PM	#7
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	haha no Im keepin this one!

September 1st, 2015, 09:50 PM	#9
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Best bike I have owned thus far. Will never let it go. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine.

September 3rd, 2015, 09:33 AM	#16
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I know they're not fast. since I moved to the city, my 650r is such a hassle, so huge and bulky, it's actually frustrating to ride. I would like to get out of first gear a LOT more often. if I get bored, I can go home and ride my SV
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September 3rd, 2015, 09:55 AM	#17
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Officer, I don't know WHAT curb you think I just hopped. What do you mean I can't jump this set of stairs on ride across the walkway!?!?! You can't ticket me if I wasn't on a road!!!
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September 10th, 2015, 08:56 AM	#21
nickjpass #squid Name: nickypoo Location: Five Guys Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): Track dedicated 2008 ZX6R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jul '16	I want to ride a KTM 500 EXC sm. __________________________________________________

September 10th, 2015, 08:13 PM	#23
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Get a fender eliminator kit! I forgot how ugly that stock fender was. Eeek!

September 10th, 2015, 08:18 PM	#24
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	ehhhh short on monies

September 10th, 2015, 08:51 PM	#25
Roark ninjette.org sage Name: James Location: Lakeland Join Date: Aug 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninjette Posts: 809	Finesse, what's the other bike in the first of three latest KLX pics? Also.. Im jelly, bro! __________________________________________________ "That's what" -she

September 10th, 2015, 08:56 PM	#26
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	it's a KLR 650

January 14th, 2016, 10:20 PM	#30
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	It really is a great little bike! It gives you so much confidence. Sadly I'm debating getting rid of mine to make room for a XR650L supermoto. Well, it's possible. A friend is thinking about selling it and I'm thinking about buying it. Will need to test ride first to see if it's really the bike I think it is. So if you want another KLX just let me know. ;-) haha

January 14th, 2016, 10:31 PM	#31
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	@Jono funny you should say that, I had a dream I bought another KLX250SF.......
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January 14th, 2016, 10:41 PM	#32
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	I can make that dream a reality!
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January 15th, 2016, 10:04 AM	#33
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	Want to trade it for a 2009 ninja 650r? XD

January 17th, 2016, 11:43 AM	#35
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	I am trying to sell mine. there's nothing wrong with it but it just doesn't do it for me.... I like my SV a lot better. and I need $$$$

April 28th, 2016, 11:54 AM	#37
Jono ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jono Location: Memphis, TN Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Triumph Street Triple, 2009 KLX250SF, 2003 Suzuki SV650S (Sold), 2006 Ninja 250 (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Man that looks fun! Where's my invite! ;-)

April 28th, 2016, 11:58 AM	#38
subxero dirty boy Name: Joe Location: Johnstown, PA Join Date: Sep 2012 Motorcycle(s): I don't even know anymore?? Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '14	that looks like a fun little area to ride, where is that? __________________________________________________ I love the smell of burning pre-mix in the morning I don't think I'm a lot dumber than you thought that I think that I thought I was once.

April 28th, 2016, 02:48 PM	#39
Finesse ran when parked Name: Katie Location: DC/MD Join Date: Aug 2013 Motorcycle(s): Freeride 250R, KLX250SF, mopeds Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '17, Dec '14	480 Lott Rd, Pittsburgh, PA legal & tolerated off-road park with a few miles of single track, random trails, gravel/rocks, hill climbs, anything dirt-related! amazing

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