XT250 vs Super Sherpa vs KLX250S vs CRF230L

Triple · 09-20-2010, 10:52 AM

Might have to buy a quarter-liter dual sport. Prefer an air-cooled bike, but I'm finding good deals on all of the above.

From what I've gathered, the KLX and CRF are the most dirt worthy, the Sherpa is the most highway capable with the smoothest engine and best street gearing, and the XT is the easiest to maintain. At 200cc, I'm not including the Suzuki DR in the running.

I'm leaning towards the Sherpa with a high front fender conversion. I'd be buying the bike for an 85/15% mix of street/trail; mostly commuting to work, school, and back. Givi hard case kits are available for all four of these machines.

I've found some pretty awesome deals on low mileage 2005 KLR250's as well.

Thoughts?

09-20-2010, 10:52 AM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	XT250 vs Super Sherpa vs KLX250S vs CRF230L Might have to buy a quarter-liter dual sport. Prefer an air-cooled bike, but I'm finding good deals on all of the above. From what I've gathered, the KLX and CRF are the most dirt worthy, the Sherpa is the most highway capable with the smoothest engine and best street gearing, and the XT is the easiest to maintain. At 200cc, I'm not including the Suzuki DR in the running. I'm leaning towards the Sherpa with a high front fender conversion. I'd be buying the bike for an 85/15% mix of street/trail; mostly commuting to work, school, and back. Givi hard case kits are available for all four of these machines. I've found some pretty awesome deals on low mileage 2005 KLR250's as well. Thoughts?