스크랩 Enduro Model Guide

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Model Guide

The trail bikes I import from Japan generally fall into three categories:
Low seat, which are trail styled bikes where the seat height has been kept to a minimum at the expense of suspension travel. The best known of these is the Yamaha Serow,
Standard, which is the sort of bike that most people think of when visualising a trail bike. These bikes will be tall with long travel suspension and styling that mimics the manufacturers competition bikes of the period.
Desert Race Replica, which are usually based on a standard model with modifications such as large headlights, large tank and broader seat.

Honda
NX250 and AX1	Low seat Twin cam 4 Valve Water cooled Electric start 1990 to 1996	Miniature version of the 650 Dominator that ran from the late eighties to the late nineties. With extensive bodywork and odd wheel sizes (19 inch front and 16 inch rear if I remember correctly) it's not strictly a trail bike but is at least up to dry tracks. On the road it's a cracking little bike that'll hold 70 to 80 easily on motorways and never feels like it's giving any less than it's all. With a low mudguard it's far more stable at speed than 'proper' trailies and the smaller front wheel makes the steering far more precise if you find yourself anywhere twisty. I'll own up and admit that before getting into this lark I ran an NX250 for the best part of a year as my only bike and absolutely loved it. The AX1 version comes with cast wheels and twin headlights.
XL250 Degree	Low seat Twin cam 4 Valve Water cooled Electric start 1990 to 1996	This is Honda's entry into the low seat market and is rather more sophisticated than all the others. The motor is the same as that used in the NX250 mini Dominator but is tuned for more midrange at the expense of a little top end.
XR250	Standard Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled Early nineties	This is the Japanese street legal version of the XR enduro tool of the time. For the Jap street market it has indicators fitted but otherwise appears unchanged from the pure off-road model ie plastic tank, louder exhaust, no ignition switch etc.
XLR250	Standard Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled 1987 to 1994	This bike uses the Radial Four Valve motor that's also seen in the XR250 from the same period. Apart from the fancy cylinder head the bike is best described as robust but basic -- which is no bad thing. They are all kickstart only and run batteryless as standard.
XLR250 Baja	Desert Race Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled 1987 to 1994	Named after the desert race on the Mexican Baja peninsula, this model is the same as the standard XLR but with a pair of huge headlights and the headstock mounted oil cooler from the XR. The headlights may look vulnerable but are actually well tucked in and protected by a tough guard rail. Those lights are also very very bright making night time off roading quite possible - as long as you don't stall it because like the standard XLRs it doesn't have a battery.
XR250	Standard Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1995 to present	Updates from the XLR as follows: Motor changed from wet sump to oil in frame and made more responsive and free revving, Longer travel, plusher suspension Sleeker bodywork.
XR250 Baja	Desert race Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1995 to present	As the XR250 but with even bigger twin headlights than the previous Baja, this time frame mounted and topped off with a posh digital dash that's very similar to the one found on the Africa Twin. From 1996 onwards they come with a bigger fuel tank and broader seat.
CRM250	Standard Two stroke Water cooled 1989 to 2000	The closest to becoming a cult trailbike. These bikes are rated for being both quick and civilised. All models run batteryless and all require a mile or so's warming before they'll run smoothly. Model differences as follows: Mk1: 1989 to 1991Conventional forks distinguish it from the others. Mk2: 1991 to 1993: Forks changed to upside-downies. This one feels the quickest with the most distinct power band. Mk3: 1994 to 1996 Sleeker bodywork than previous models and the two stroke oil is in a separate oil tank rather than the frame. Some top end power has been traded for a stronger bottom end and it's a mark of how highly regarded these bikes are that people are still happy to buy them in the purple and pink colour scheme. AR: 1997 to 2000 Similar to the Mk3 but with a trick ignition system to provide even more low to mid revs power and lower emissions.
SL230	Low seat Single cam 2 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1997 to present	The replacement for the Degree and built to a far more basic spec, presumably so it can be sold for a lower price. It's a perfectly inoffensive little bike with a large upswept silencer that reminds me of Honda's 600 Hornet.

Kawasaki
KLX250	Standard Twin cam 4 Valve Water cooled Electric start 1993 to ????	The Japanese home market version of the KLX250 we had over here in the mid nineties. Despite the complexity the motor never feels particularly powerful but does rev on and on with no dips or peaks in it's delivery. This means less gear changing is required than most other four strokes. Also despite the complexity the whole bike feels pleasantly light.
KL250 Sherpa	Low seat Twin cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1997 to present	Kawasaki's entry into the low seat market feels a little chunkier than the benchmark Serow both physically and in the power delivery.
KDX250	Standard Two stroke Water cooled 1991 to 1993	Bit of an animal. Tall and fast with a fierce step in the power delivery. Runs batteryless. Good ones will hit 90 plus on the road with ease.

Suzuki
DR200 Djebel	Desert race Single cam 2 Valve Air cooled 1993 to Present	The DR200 is the lightest of the trailies I've imported and for that reason is a good choice for sticking on the back of a motorhome, which is where several I have sold have gone. The seat is quite low too without making the bike feel cramped. The motor is the same as the one fitted to the Beta Alp and is smooth but definately a walk on the mild side, running up to 70 on the road on a good day. The headlight is superb, giving one of the brightest and best beams of any bike I can remember. Off road, one of my customers tells me that the steering can feel a little light, but overall he's very pleased with it.
DR250S	Standard Single cam 4 Valve Air cooled 1990 to ????	The DR250 is the Japanese home market version of the DR350 we had in the early to mid nineties. Most of them come with upside down forks, a few have electric start and the SH model has the Suzuki Height adjust system. This works by hydraulically preloading both the front and rear suspension. Turn the handlebar mounted knob to "L" and the bike drops two or three inches. Turn it to "H" and the the bike pumps itself back up as the suspension moves over the next few bumps.
DR250RS	Standard Twin cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1996 to present	The DR250RS is a complete new bike compared to the previous model. The twin cam motor is smooth, powerful and very free revving and the whole bike feels pleasantly light. The first models had a simple analogue speedo, but from 97 onwards the all singing all dancing digital unit from the Djebel was fitted. The seat height can be altered by means of the rear shock which has two lower mounting points. Changing from one to the other can be accomplished in about 15 minutes with the aid of several large spanners and a milk crate.
DR250XC (Djebel)	Desert race Twin cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1996 to present	The Desert race rep version of the above bike, with wider seat, large tank and a dinner plate sized headlamp. The digital dash has a clock, stopwatch and twin tripmeters, programmable to count up or down.
RMX250S	Standard Two stroke Water cooled 1997 to ????	Quite similar to Honda's CRMs but maybe a little taller, slimmer and lighter. Quick and civilised.

Yamaha
XT225 Serow	Low seat Single cam 2 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1986 to present	The Serow, named after an Asian mountain deer, is the original low seat trailie. They're known for being well thought out, robust and very economical. The very first models were kickstart only but from 1989 (the earliest I've seen) they've all had electric start although some from the early nineties come with both. The model was updated in 93 with the drum rear brake being swapped for a disc and a posher rear shock with a very remote reservoir. It's actually up by the headstock ! Bodywork from all models from 1989 onwards looks to be interchangeable although there is a huge range of colour schemes. My own introduction to Serows was a hire bike in Greece. After three days of two up bouncing around Greek hillsides I was very impressed.
TT250R	Standard Twin cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1993 to present	The TT250R is very similar in layout to Suzuki's DR250RS but has noticably more pull at the bottom end. The bike doesn't feel quite as light as the Suzuki but the build quality is right up there with the Hondas.
TT250R-Raid	Desert race Twin cam 4 Valve Air cooled Electric start 1993 to present	The Raid is the desert race rep version of the TT250R and has a very comfy seat, big headlight and a fuel tank that I know for a fact will take 16 litres of fuel. The side panels are flared out to mimic the real desert racers additional fuel tanks, but in this case do not serve any useful purpose. The bike feels a little heavier than the standard model but makes a very good steed for longer rides as I found out in the spring of 2003 when I had the pleasure of covering 70 miles on one through the lanes of the Lake District and on up to Carlisle.

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