I've never owned a KLR 650, but I have such an appreciation for them and the people who ride them. They aren't for the vanity, they're strictly for the adventure - like a really great Leatherman - and the riders are usually some of the nicest people on the road. I did own a KLR 250, though, and that bike is what moved me from Street bikes to Adventure bikes.

Nice review! It's great to know that you haven't had any problems with the bike. I recently purchased a 2023 KLR base model, and at 764 miles on it so far, I absolutely love the bike! I live in the Silver City NM area and do my riding in the Gila NF.

Thanks for sharing. Owned several KLR's, currently looking at getting another again!

10K review is a lot credible than the 100, 500, 1000 mile mostly on asphalt reviews; thanks! I love my 23 Adventure, and love me some NM riding (used to live in Las Cruces and rode all over). Sub.

Man I love my 2023 KLR 650s, after the steering bearing mod.

The best bike I've ever had! ❤

Thanks for the video. I just bought the exact same adventure Klr 650 2023. Only have put 17 miles on it but getting ready to do a 4 day camping trip on it up here in north Idaho and through Montana. After watching your video on the bike, I am very happy that I made the right choice in bikes. Thanks again for the great review. Happy riding.

@wildwestexplorations8097

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy my friend

Nice. I bought a 2022 and I'm also happy with it. I have 3 Harleys but wanted a lighter dependable bike for the odd trail riding I do in the Delaware water gap area.

I’m impressed with your saddlebags holding up that long. I’ve been riding 90% dirt and on my second drop my right saddle bag broke apart.

I highly encourage you to put a pipe on this bike, I'm not into loud bikes anymore but just makes it so much better. thanks

What a sight! Nice country out there! Great review Wild! 👍

@wildwestexplorations8097

25 күн бұрын

Thanks and thanks for watching

Nice 10k review. Just picked up a leftover 2023 adventure ABS.

I’ve commuted 8,000km on my Gen 3- I’ve been shocked how quickly the chain is stretching. I guess it’s one of Kawasakis economies.

Enjoyed your review. Beautiful country

@wildwestexplorations8097

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it thank you

I've got right at 4,000 miles on my 2022 KLR650 Adventure and have had zero issues, and I love the thing. My only complaint at all is that it's geared just a tad short for the interstate. I won't mind changing out the chain and sprockets though, it'll give me an excuse to go to a 16 tooth front and drop those RPMs a bit.

@wildwestexplorations8097

Жыл бұрын

I really wish they had put a 6th gear would of made it perfect I’m worried that the 16 tooth gear will make first gear to high you’ll have to let me know how that works out

@RVAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

@Wild West Exploration's I sure will. When it gets done, I'll put a video out comparing before and after.

@insatiable_mind

Жыл бұрын

I bought a 2011 with a 16 tooth on it. The previous owner rode a lot of highway. I changed it back to 15 tooth because I’m more in town, back roads and off road. I feel like it runs better. It has more torque and doesn’t struggle at lower RPM’s and runs fine at 70-80mph. It’s just a little vibey over 70. I think 5 speeds are fine but it would be nice if 1st was geared a bit lower and 4th and 5th were higher. While six speeds can give you that higher Top Gear sometimes they don’t.

@wildwestexplorations8097

Жыл бұрын

@@insatiable_mind I’d agree completely. I had a feeling that would be the case and I ride way to many trails for the 16 to work for me I need that low end torque thanks for your input it’s valuable information.

dif rear shock thick oil forks or change but it s fine

Love my klr to death, only thing i would change is a 6th gear so I'm able to cruise at 75 to 80 without ringing out the motor.

can add a programmer pipe eagle mike sprockets n risers pegs

Im thinking about buying one of these. I havent been on a bike in 20 years though. I grew up riding smaller dirt bikes and had an ATV. Think this would be a good beginner bike?

@wildwestexplorations8097

Жыл бұрын

I do believe this is a very good beginner bike it’s not to much power but enough to get the job done with out getting hurt and it’s a well balanced bike they now have a shorter version if height is a problem I hadn’t rode in about 4 years and it was so easy to get on and ride again

@Tennessee968

Жыл бұрын

@@wildwestexplorations8097 I was more worried about the weight and balance because I'm alone on almost all my camping trips. I was concerned about falling over with it. I appreciate your insight and quick response. Great video.

@wildwestexplorations8097

Жыл бұрын

@@Tennessee968 it ways in at 450 pounds dry

What brand is your top box?

@wildwestexplorations8097

11 ай бұрын

Motorcycle Tour Tail Box Trunk Luggage Top Lock Storage Carrier Case 48L w/backrest & Handle（Black） a.co/d/98gcNWy

@wildwestexplorations8097

11 ай бұрын

This is the link to it on Amazon. The base that it comes with is junk so I just hard mounted it to the rack I put a steel plate inside to make it more rigid. It work’s awesome though

If they would have fixed the oil consumption and added a 6th gear it would have been a real winner!

@RVAMotorsports

Жыл бұрын

I have had zero oil consumption issues at all with mine.