Posts
5029
Joined
8/1/2013
Location
Avondale, PA, USA
Edited Date/Time
12/31/2019 2:14pm
Got to demo some 2020s today. Took out an rmz250 and 2 different kx250s one on the standard map and one on the aggressive map.
Im on an 18 rmz450 now. So the rmz250 i rode was pretty familiar. It was better in some ways then my 450 was stock. The 250s mapping was like spot on, ran super crisp. Engine was great. Chassis and suspension was definitly stiff. Landing jumps It was harsh and chop coming into corners was also harsh. Definitly could be helped big time with suspension work. Compared to the kx tho the rmz needed to be shifted more. It didnt rev out like the kx so the same jump i could overshoot in 3rd wide open on the kx the rmz needed 4th as it really stopped pulling in 3rd. Still tho the rmz was competitive and definitly pulled nice and ran great just not the top end like the kx.
The 2020 kx250s revved to the friggin moon tho! Holy crap they just rev and rev. The chassis and suspension honestly felt like it was set up for me. Like i must have been the target for that bike that's how it felt for me.
Engine was a little softer off bottom but it ripped up top and was easy to keep it revved and flow with it. I was so agressive on it and it was so easy to make it do whatever you wanted. Cut down early, or sweep wide, it was up for it. I really liked it.
So out of those 2 im sold on the kx as there's basically nothing id even want to touch on it, which is really saying something!!
Anyway wondering if anyone has some hours on them how are they holding up? With how much you have to rev them im wondering if i can get 50 hrs or so on a top end. Intermediate level moto.
Im on an 18 rmz450 now. So the rmz250 i rode was pretty familiar. It was better in some ways then my 450 was stock. The 250s mapping was like spot on, ran super crisp. Engine was great. Chassis and suspension was definitly stiff. Landing jumps It was harsh and chop coming into corners was also harsh. Definitly could be helped big time with suspension work. Compared to the kx tho the rmz needed to be shifted more. It didnt rev out like the kx so the same jump i could overshoot in 3rd wide open on the kx the rmz needed 4th as it really stopped pulling in 3rd. Still tho the rmz was competitive and definitly pulled nice and ran great just not the top end like the kx.
The 2020 kx250s revved to the friggin moon tho! Holy crap they just rev and rev. The chassis and suspension honestly felt like it was set up for me. Like i must have been the target for that bike that's how it felt for me.
Engine was a little softer off bottom but it ripped up top and was easy to keep it revved and flow with it. I was so agressive on it and it was so easy to make it do whatever you wanted. Cut down early, or sweep wide, it was up for it. I really liked it.
So out of those 2 im sold on the kx as there's basically nothing id even want to touch on it, which is really saying something!!
Anyway wondering if anyone has some hours on them how are they holding up? With how much you have to rev them im wondering if i can get 50 hrs or so on a top end. Intermediate level moto.
I didnt try the 450 as i have a 450 now and want to move back to a 250, my buddy rode the kx450 though and loved it also. He was shocked how good it was. Said it was so planted, glued to the track and just so comfortable thru everything.
The Shop
Luxon 4-Post Bar Mounts
$189.95 - $239.95
Free shipping: VITALMX
DeCal Works Huge Plastic Inventory of UFO and Polisport kits.
Honestly I think Klinger put it best in Vital's shootout - it's a great overall package, but it doesn't stand out anywhere specifically other than being a great overall package. And the Yamaha has it beat as the best overall package to me haha. It has a strong motor, but I think the Austrian bikes and the Yamaha have it beat there. It has a great chassis, but I think the Honda and Austrian bikes have it beat there. It has good suspension, but I think the Husky (for me) and Yamaha have it beat there. Yada yada.
The positive news is that Factory has stood behind the bikes and paid for parts and repairs. Their factory customer support puts Yamaha to shame
Still, would prefer that my 2 new KXs had not spent more time in the shop than on the track !
Pit Row
I also added some PC clamps which fit from previous years, WC clutch perch and some other blingy stuff. Im also using an RJ Wing Seat cover
Suspension wise its just gone to be revalved, i could probably cope with it but i have a bad wrist so wanted it softer on the initial stroke to get through braking bumps. So much better than the 18-19!
Will also have the 2019-2020 Suzuki RMZ250 hoses $99.95 in Blue and Red.
You can Jump on the Black Friday threw Cyber Monday 30% off Deal now with the BLK30 code and they will ship ASAP.
Went out 4 clicks and was much better should have tried even more.
Twisted the bars in the clamps and bent them i believe in the first fall.
Ordered new bar mounts and going to use 1 1/8 bars. Stock 7/8 set up is lacking. I havent bent a set of bars in 10+ years.
Post a reply to: 2020 kx250 input/reviews