2020 KAWASAKI KLX250 VS. HONDA CRF250L VS. YAMAHA XT250
C O M PA R I S O N
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Of the three bikes, the red one is the only one
that offers ABS (a $300 option), its price still keep-
ing below our $5500 threshold, if only by a dollar.
Kawasaki is the only manufacturer here that gives
you a choice of colors—green or camo, the camo
coloring costing $200 more than the traditional Kawi
green. That puts the camo version over our $5500
budget by $99. Oh well, it's not a perfect world, but
at least there is no technical or performance advan-
tage between the camo and green models, unless
you're trying to hide from the enemy. And besides,
we tested the green one, so we're good. However,
Honda gives you a whole other motorcycle option in
the $6299 CRF250L Rally, but that's crossing into
an entirely different realm of riding.
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NOW, THE FUN PART
Most of our testing took place on dirt, where we
feel these bikes will be ridden most. We could've
ridden them back and forth to Albertson's all day
The ride doesn't
stop when the road
turns to pavement.
All three bikes
are competent
on-roaders and
have no problems
cruising along at
60 mph.
