KLX 250 as a First Bike?

[ActionAxson]

Hey guys,

So I'm 6'6 and 160 lbs what are people's views on the Kawasaki KLX 250S. I hear dual sports are better for tall people...

As well do Dual sports have lower insurance rates then 250 road bikes?

Thanks,
Action

[imnothng]

If I was that tall I would be looking at the DRZ 400. I think you may find a 250 really small. It will probably be around the same for insurance as well.

[HorizonXP]

If I was that tall I would be looking at the DRZ 400. I think you may find a 250 really small. It will probably be around the same for insurance as well.

+1 to this. I'm 5'10", and my knees get a bit cramped on my 250. I'm actually looking to get a DRZ400SM next, and it's got a tall seat at 35". I'll barely be able to touch the ground, but you'll have no issues with your height.

Check out http://www.cycle-ergo.com/ to get more help on this.

[soto]

How are you going to use the bike?Small dual sports are fun but I wouldn't have one as my only bike. KLX250 is too slow for the street IMO.