Thanks for reading and for the comments, I am very impressed with the KLX and it's versatility. The WRR is more power full out of the box and a more modern, but I think is considerably more expensive. With a 351 kit the KLX becomes a much more serious ADV bike and way more fun to ride. The motor is pretty well bomb proof. They handle very well and will take anything you want to throw at them.
Here is a link to a killer deal on a KLX
http://www.kawasakiforums.com/forum/...klx250s-36494/
Usually you can find a left over at a dealer for around 3500.