2002 Kawasaki KLR250 review from United States of America
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Rear side panel cracked when it landed on its side.
Rear turn signals broke, ended up being taken off.
Choke/throttle position control valve on the side of the carb threads stripped out (plastic threads), new one fixed it ($20).
General comments?
This bike has been through numerous off road tip overs/hard landings, and continues to run like a champ.
Locally there are many trails, But to get to them there is quite a bit of road driving. This is one of the main reasons of me buying a road legal dirtbike.
The KLR250 in a sense, is a KX250 with the addition of turnsignals/instrument panel and DOT legal tires. The suspension is a little soft when off road, but the skid plate is solid, and takes any abuse without a problem.
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Acceleration marks | 5/10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Handling marks | 8/10 |
| Braking marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 2500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 24th October, 2005 |