Guess it was me starting this confusion... I'm seriously interested in the D-Tracker and wonder how much it actually differs from the KLX and other 250cc Enduros. A test ride of those bikes would answer all my questions, but I work during the week and have no time to travel to Pattaya to rent one. I'm planning a trip to BKK and get some answers at the Kawa dealer; but riding the bike behind the shop for a couple of minutes (if possible) doesn't really tell me if I could live with it.
That's why I'm asking all these questions. What if I order a brand new Tracker and then have to find out that the injected bike makes 20% less power than the carbed version?
Ian, I agree with you, a couple of horses difference is splitting hairs, and your last post kinda told me what I wanted to know, that there's very little performance difference between a XR250, a TTR250 and the new FI Kawas. Thanks! That's what a forum is for, riders sharing real world experiences with anybody who's interested. Won't find that in any color brochure.
Europeans usually measure power at the crank, which is about 15-20% more than at the rear wheel. That's probably why this website states 29hp on the 2005 carbed KLX250:
http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Kawasaki_KLX_250_2005.aspx
Also I've seen D-Tracker wheelie videos on youtube; very convincing.
D-Tracker it'll be and no more questions! End of discussion.