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Somewhat similar in appearance to the larger [[Kawasaki KLR650|KLR650]] (sold in the same colors), the 250 is often described as being a better trail bike (due to lighter weight and reduced bulk) but less enjoyable on long stretches of highway. The user-friendly power delivery and light weight make it a popular bike for novice riders. Like the 650, the KLR250 has continued to sell well into the 21st century despite being questionably "state of the art" even at its introduction, and having no styling changes, except paint and the color of the plastic. You can tell approximately what year a KLR is (either size) by the color of the bodywork: | Somewhat similar in appearance to the larger [[Kawasaki KLR650|KLR650]] (sold in the same colors), the 250 is often described as being a better trail bike (due to lighter weight and reduced bulk) but less enjoyable on long stretches of highway. The user-friendly power delivery and light weight make it a popular bike for novice riders. Like the 650, the KLR250 has continued to sell well into the 21st century despite being questionably "state of the art" even at its introduction, and having no styling changes, except paint and the color of the plastic. You can tell approximately what year a KLR is (either size) by the color of the bodywork: | ||
'85 White/Dark Blue | *'85 White/Dark Blue | ||
'85/'86 Lime Green/Dark Blue OR Red/Dark Blue (non-US) | *'85/'86 Lime Green/Dark Blue OR Red/Dark Blue (non-US) | ||
'87 White/Red with Blue/Red Tank Decal (patriotic year) | *'87 White/Red with Blue/Red Tank Decal (patriotic year) | ||
'88/'89 half Blue/half White with Green Stripes | *'88/'89 half Blue/half White with Green Stripes | ||
'90-'92 White/Light Blue | *'90-'92 White/Light Blue | ||
'94-'96 Teal/Purple (often referred to as "Barbie Years") | *'94-'96 Teal/Purple (often referred to as "Barbie Years") | ||
'95 Seafoam/Black (Spain only?) | *'95 Seafoam/Black (Spain only?) | ||
? Black/Black with Purple Tank Decal | *? Black/Black with Purple Tank Decal | ||
? Black/Dark Blue | *? Black/Dark Blue | ||
'97-'99 Dark Blue "Forest Bluish Green" | *'97-'99 Dark Blue "Forest Bluish Green" | ||
'00 Olive/Black Tank Decal | *'00 Olive/Black Tank Decal | ||
'01/'02 "Galaxy Silver"/Olive | *'01/'02 "Galaxy Silver"/Olive | ||
'03 Black/Olive | *'03 Black/Olive | ||
'04/'05 Black/"Aztec Red" | *'04/'05 Black/"Aztec Red" | ||
Unlike the 650, the 250 shares many engine parts with an ATV sold by [[Kawasaki]], the KSF250 "Mojave". This has resulted in the availability of engine performance parts, though many owners prefer to use their bike relatively unmodified. | Unlike the 650, the 250 shares many engine parts with an ATV sold by [[Kawasaki]], the KSF250 "Mojave". This has resulted in the availability of engine performance parts, though many owners prefer to use their bike relatively unmodified. | ||