Hi everyone, I've added in time stamps so you can jump to sections if you like. Make sure you try to watch the video in 4k, it's a LOT clearer. I'll be doing follow up videos and also a review on the motard. Now subscribe and enjoy!

I called Honda Powersports Chattanooga TN 9/28/2001 looking for the 2021 CRF300L Rally. Was told two to three months wait. They called next day and delivered it to me 9/30/2021. I saved $1700 over another dealer in GA. No dealer fees, no delivery fees. MSRP and $30 administrative fee only. I called 10 other dealers and no one had one of these in stock and did not know when they would get one. My salesman was Gus and very pleased with this purchase/service by dealer.

@cullennowell7813

10 ай бұрын

I live in Chattanooga. That’s a great dealership.

Frankly, the best KLX 300 review I've seen. Very "useable" info. Just what I've been searching for. Thanks for sharing.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very appreciated

Thank you for the excellent review.

Nice job on the review. Lots of good trail footage and just the information I actually wanted to know. Keep up the good work!

Thank you for this review of the KLX 300! You do a great job with the narration.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I feel like I'm starting to get there

Great Video! Thanks for Sharing!

Another great review, Curtis 👍- your descriptions are always very articulate. Video/audio quality is excellent, and time stamp option very handy. Looking forward to the SM review.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bruce, glad to hear I'm on the right track. I'll be releasing the SM review tomorrow

Excellent review, thanks. I think it's a better deal than the CRF300L because suspension costs so much to upgrade. Between the shock and the forks, you're looking at $1,500 to $2,000 range. If you were to upgrade the ECU and eek more HP out of this bike, it seems like it could be the unicorn bike - plus, an exhaust that lets it breathe.

great job on the review

Awesome review. Ordered mine yesterday in camo.

Great to see a review of a bike for what it ACTUALLY is and not bs promoting. Nice one.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate

You did a great job reviewing the bike!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Seth, very appreciated

Best real world dual sport reviews i've seen on YT World.

The KLX300 just seems to be a good honest all around bike with a great suspension for the price. The CRF300l seems to be the same really but needs help in the suspension department. The vs videos say the Honda has a little more torque at lower rpms that the KLX but the numbers are so close it's not worth a debate. Nice video and a good job on the practical aspects of the bike. The KLX is ready to ride in my opinion so I'm leaning that way but price usually determines what way I go.

@purpleduster20

2 жыл бұрын

Honda has fuel gauge and gear indicator, better for beginners.

Excellent review!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great review! Those hills are right in my backyard, so it’s nice to see how the bike performs on familiar turf. Hopefully I’ll be adding this bike to the garage soon!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, get on it

@machupikachu1085

2 жыл бұрын

I was looking for somewhere to ride. Is that Corona in the vid?

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 hey there, it was Santiago Peak

@machupikachu1085

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel Thanks for the reply. I'll have to scoot over there. And thanks for the great content!

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@machupikachu1085 thanks mate. Go have a look, it wasn't hard riding but a lot of fun!

Finally someone actually riden the thing

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

We didn't mess around with them either!

I just bought one today! Can’t wait for the snow to leave now!!

@onthebackwheel

Жыл бұрын

Nice mate, enjoy!

Great review!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom

Great review! Need a shootout between this and the Honda CRF. Believe I would purchase the KLX.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I tried to get hold of the Honda, but no luck. Hopefully in the future I can ride one. I saw a review on the Rally and suspension looks so soft!

@AarPlays

2 жыл бұрын

@Ripple Boobs just a heads up, the rattle has been rumored to be caused by the one way check valve in the second air flow route for the exhaust.

My "go to" is my (2011) KLX250. I have other motorcycles but ride the KLX six out of seven days of the week. Would buy another one straight away if something happened to it. Great bike to hop on and go.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

They are great in that regard, you never have to worry about a thing

Great review. I have this same bike and agree with your assessment. Its a nice complement to my z900rs. Its so fun and easy I spend more time on it than the z900rs now, haha. Would love a bigger fuel tank and another 10hp but overall its hard to complain and this bike is easy to ride fast. A hoot in the twisties and a blast off-road.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear I'm not completely full of it 😂 I've been thinking and with an opened up airbox, a tune and quiet free flowing pipe, it should gain a decent power bump. Mighty tempting

@rubberneck2855

3 жыл бұрын

I use my 2011 KLX250 as my main bike, haven't been out on my FJR1300 for weeks. Yes, bigger fuel tank and a little more power would make the bike better but then again it is what it is. Have Renthsl bars, lowered bones and road tyres on my KLX.

Yes! Better foot pegs and 350cc and this bike would be almost perfect. I love mine but I’m starting the mods already. Foot pegs, tail tidy, rear racks, hand guards, bash plate, I need to figure out which exhaust and tuning route I want to go. Great review!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Nice mate, should be a mean bike with those mods. Letting the bike breathe should really liven it up

Just bought the klx300. Awesome. I was gonna buy the sm but I bought dual sport so I could ride trails….but I’ve only found one so far

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

I think the dual sport is a better bike, you chose wisely

Very detailed review Kurt! nice work. I got all excited thinking these are available in Australia. I didn't realize till now you're based in the US and not in Australia. :) I'm guessing the lack of ABS has prevented them from being available in Aus? Would be interesting to see a comparison with the crf 300l one day.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yep you nailed it, no ABS, no Australia. I need to get a hold of Kawasaki Aus to find out what their plan is, surely they can just chuck some basic ABS on it

I’ve had Klx300 for almost 1000 miles now you’re hitting the nail right on the head with your review, everything you said is exactly what I would say I’ve made all the changes you’ve pointed out need changing except the fuel tank. I put on bar risers I don’t know if you mentioned the bars are a little low for an average height person

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate. The bars were certainly a little low for me when standing. How are you finding it?

@d_ward4871

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel much better standing position with 3/4 inch bar risers installed. I’m 5’10” 185lbs. I ride much more off-road than on so I put a knobby on the front. Went cheap with a kenda trackmaster 2, seems pretty good. I might just wait to change the back tire once it wears out to something like Dunlop 606. Totally agree the bikes not exciting, but it is really good

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@d_ward4871 nice mate, seems like you've got it sorted! A pipe, open up the airbox and tune, she'll be rocking (if that's something you're after)

@d_ward4871

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel I saw a video recently of a KLX 300 with all the upgrades go from roughly a 10sec 0-60 mph to a 7.5sec 0-60 mph, (I believe those were the numbers). Lack of nut with small cc bikes has never bothered me but I am thinking about juicing her up

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@d_ward4871 those are some good gains. They are never going to be fire breathers, but a little extra performance would make it pretty well spot on and help with getting over logs and passing

I had changed my final gering to match peak hp at 60mph on the 300 it wouldbe about 80080 rpm a cheap mod that gives it tons of power where it needs it.

@onthebackwheel

2 ай бұрын

What gearing did you settle on?

My klx300 picked up some grunt, just pulling the snorkel. Added a Delkevic 14" Stubby SS Oval, which retains the o2 bung, and it picked up even more power (even running the included sparky insert), with no sign of lean condition, and no tuner. The sparky is quieter than the "street baffle", with great sound that's still pretty quiet at steady throttle.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear mate, I was keen to see how one went with mods

I got the supermoto version tese bikes are too fun!

Subscribed. Not available in Australia. Probably due to lack of abs I reckon. Great review. Would love one of theses to keep my hypermotard company.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers. Yeah it'll be because of ABS. Easy fix and I hope they do it

@akuskus

3 жыл бұрын

Not available in Europe as well. These regulations and restrictions are getting out of hand.

I wish Kawasaki made an ADV version of the KLX300 with a 6 gallon fuel tank, large rear rack, bash plate, fuel gauge, hopefully switchable ABS, and maybe a few little improvements such as larger pegs and maybe LED lights all around. A lightweight 400cc single would be ideal for me. Kudos for making the gray camo. Not everyone has the aesthetics of a teenage Japanese boy. That lime green... ugh. At least it isn't orange. 😁

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Preaching to the choir mate 😂 I'd be happy with 4-5 gallons

@collectiveleak

Жыл бұрын

I agree up until the colors, more visible=less likely to get smacked

@Liberty4Ever

Жыл бұрын

@@collectiveleak - I frequently hear that yellow or bright green increase visibility and are therefore safer and it seems intuitively true but I'm yet to see any legitimate studies to demonstrate that bright colors reduce accidents. It's the less annoying version of the Loud Pipes Save Lies myth. On the other hand, conspicuity lighting improves motorcycle safety and bright yellow lights and/or flashing lights result in fewer "I didn't see you!" accidents.

Great review. Just subscribed. A bit of a bummer they couldn't of given us some new plastics or a fuel gauge. Its literally the same bike from 2009 just with bigger cc and fi. Feel like kawi was abit lazy with this one. looking forward to the sm review!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Haha that's exactly what I said in my preview. I'd love a slightly updated model too, I think it's a pipe dream though. Thanks for the sub, very appreciated

Very nice review👌 I really like what Kawasaki did with this motorcycle 💯% especially for the 💰. I'm a Honda fanboy & got a 2018 CRF250 rally I absolutely love it got it with only 172 mi on it! & I only weigh 175 lbs with my gear loaded, suited & booted so it's fine for me but I'm not going to lie that KLX is a pretty sexy bike all the way around! 💪👍👍 My buddy is looking for a 250 so we can ride together & I'm recommending him the Kawasaki I think or wr250r 🤷

@honda116969

2 жыл бұрын

You did say a lot of good things about the bike but then again you got to remember it's only a little 300 & I'm sure you ride some crazy FAST 🏍️💨 dude so that thing's going to feel like a freaking 🐢 to you haha.. I bet that KLX feels pretty damn quick compared to my little CRF250 rally. 8hp + 5tq more, those few horsepower are hard to come by in these little motors & the Kawasaki is about 40 lb lighter than the CRF it would dust my bike I even told him damn I'm going to be jealous 😂

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

The KLX300 is a top bike, I definitely recommend it. It would feel way different than your Rally, as you said, lighter and also more trail orientated. I really like the 300's (both the CRF and KLX). You can mod them to be pretty well anything you want

My 2006 klx250s wheelies easily through first gear. Air box mod, exhaust and idk what else as I bought it used for 1600$ I ride it more then my other 2 bikes.

Dammnnn this vid got me mad excited about securin one of these bikes! ALSO what OF trail was that?

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers mate! This trail was around Santiago Peak, Los Angeles. We just explored and found some great trails hidden away

That seat strap was removed from my klx250 before the first ride.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

I'd be doing the same too. Its useless and it rubs your ass

The main thing I got from this video is that there are amazing places to ride out there. Those hills and trails sure put anything around central Illinois to shame eh?

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Oh mate, you got that right. We spent nearly a whole day riding out there and could have easy done another

@nesteffe

3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel Are you going down to the Swinging Bridges ride this weekend? You could try out my WR250R to compare if you are.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

@@nesteffe oh that'd be great. I'll have a look, I might not have time but you never know

@noelleonard2498

3 жыл бұрын

Yea, same here in northern ohio, no good places to ride offroad

@ryancraig2795

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm envious AF. Bought a KLX250 last year to complement my big bike before I figured out there really isn't anywhere within reasonable riding distance to take it off road around here.

Wow that terrain is awesome. Where did you ride? Nice in depth review mate I’m looking at getting one tomorrow😎 Allan USA So Cali

@onthebackwheel

Жыл бұрын

Hey mate. This was Santiago peak south of LA. Let me know how you go with the bike!

Maybe Manhattan/ Venice Beach is not the best place to narrate your video....js. Great review... appreciate the info.

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Haha yes, time and options were limited. I had to get the bikes back that day before 5pm!

Its a good bike tho

@onthebackwheel

11 ай бұрын

Yes it is

Shame the KLX300 isn't going to be released in UK but suppose I can't complain as lots of bikes get released here before they get released in US.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

It is a shame. Australia isn't getting it either

How many miles per gallon, at what speed on the highway? what's the top speed and the cruise speed? can it go up san dunes with original tires? thanks

@onthebackwheel

6 ай бұрын

The top speed is about 90mph. I can't remember the fuel economy exactly but I think I mentioned it in this video. The tyres will get you up sand, but I would change to something more aggressive if that's the riding you'll be doing

Great beater/loaner /latest girlfriend's bike etc like when someone comes to visit you can take them out with you and they ride this and probably wont get in much trouble while you ride the 450 or whatever showing them the sport

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

100%. That's exactly what my mate said in our casual comparo vid too

Why are they not for sale in Australia? Kawasaki Australia dont list the KLX300 or the new KLR650? i have a 2015 camo KLR650 and want a camo KLX300 to match

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

The new KLR650 will be coming (its just too early to go on the site yet I believe) but the KLX300 isn't coming to Aus at the moment. The reason is because it doesn't have ABS. Fingers crossed they just add ABS!

Need something about low speed poking around in first gear. Is first gear too high if you are not trying to go fast?

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

I found it perfectly fine. If that was all you were doing you 'could' add one or two teeth to the rear. I'd just leave it and ride it tbh

I'm still stuck between this and the tw200

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Depends what you are going to use the bike for, but I'd say the KLX300 is a better for bike 99% of things

Where are these nice hills at? Looks nice there

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Santiago Peak, California. Just out of Los Angeles

How is the KLX300SM off road? I imagine it would be better with the stiffer suspension?

@onthebackwheel

Жыл бұрын

Much worse. The suspension is too stiff and doesn't have enough travel

Is this an ideal bike for everyday city commute and for weekend offroading?

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

I think it would be perfect for that

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep track of how much gas you use without a fuel gauge and how many miles do you have left when the gas light comes on? Looking at this for my first bike

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Not a dumb question at all. I use the trip meter and take note of the fuel used. When you fill up you can see how much you have used vs mileage and get an accurate idea of your range

@rororo64

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel thanks for the quick response!

Is there any provision to add pillion back footrest

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

It comes with rear foot pegs stock 👍

THREE DAYS HUH? YEP PERFECT AMOUNT OF TIME FOR A DETAILED REVIEW...

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Considering it's a 17 minute comprehensive review, plus it's essentially the same as the bike I own now...yeah I think I was able to give a good account of it. Happy for constructive feedback if you've got it though

@palehorseplayhouse

3 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel YOU CAN'T EVEN RIP YOU TOOK IT ON SUCH BABY TERRAIN AND YOU'RE A HORRIBLE RIDER. YOUR INSIGHT INTO ITS VALUE AS A DIRT BIKE IS MEANINGLESS

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Ouch! First time I've been called a horrible rider (I'm no pro but I can hold my own), plus it's a KLX300 not a race bike! Reviewing it like that simply wouldn't do the bike justice, it isn't designed for that

@northuniverse

3 жыл бұрын

@@palehorseplayhouse baby needs his bottle

Let's do drag racing wr250r klx300 crf300

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Now that would be interesting

Have you ridden any sand dunes with it? Is the clutch mechanical, or hydraulic?

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, mechanical clutch and I only rode in sand, not dunes. I have ridden the klx250 in dunes, you have to ride it really hard

@timothym2241

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel Thanks, seriously considering the KLX300. I want a bike I can trail ride, and cross public roads without breaking the law. I currently ride a KTM 450xcw, and its awesome off road, but you can't plate it. Also, its really high maintenance in terms of service intervals.

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@timothym2241 its a good bike, it will feel like a pussy cat compared to your 450 though. Depending what state you are in, you can plate a lot of bikes now. You're still going to have that maintenance problem though. The CRF450L is probably the closest you'll get that still has the performance

Does the klx 300 have an ecu ?

@onthebackwheel

16 күн бұрын

Yes it does

@jayzukicmartinez2397

16 күн бұрын

@@onthebackwheel can It be flashed ?

@onthebackwheel

16 күн бұрын

@@jayzukicmartinez2397 people are doing a dongle, not sure on the flash. Can't see why not

@jayzukicmartinez2397

16 күн бұрын

@@onthebackwheel I'm gonna research planning buy one want to know more about it and top video from you to I learnt alot about the bike

@onthebackwheel

16 күн бұрын

@@jayzukicmartinez2397 they are a good bike mate. They have done a small update recently too. Mechanicals are the same but an LED light, different plastics, slimmer radiators. Not sure on aftermarket tanks yet but they will come

What's that liquid reservoir under the back left fender?

@ExpeditionaryRanger

2 жыл бұрын

At 8:18

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there. That's the radiator overflow. You keep a little bit of fluid in their so it can suck fluid back into the radiators or overflow into it

@ExpeditionaryRanger

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel Hey thanks! Seems to be in a vulnerable place. I can't recall if there was one on my WR250R exposed like that. This bike is definitely looking like potential to fill the void. Thanks for the good review.

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

@@ExpeditionaryRanger cheers, glad you enjoyed it. The reservoir is in the same spot on the klx250 and wasn't an issue, so I wouldn't worry about it too much

@michaelsiqueira5338

2 жыл бұрын

@@onthebackwheel 1 question- negetive temperatures can spoil the radiator? or freeze reservoir water?

These are the moments I wish I didnt live in europe

laissez le bon temps rouler!

i don't go much on the frame . it looks small and not so strong . KLX300 Is a beefier XT250 .

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

The frame will last, they are solid buggers

Whatever happened to the 350cc engines? wouldn't 350cc make perfect sense? seems right in the midle between 125cc beginner bikes and 500cc / 600cc bikes for the more seasoned rider.... I never got the point of 250cc bikes with almost no mid range power at all exept for their low weight..

@onthebackwheel

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I've been saying that too. 350 or 400 single please

Thanks much for using u.s. measurements mph.pounds ect.!more u.k.aussie tubers should follow suit!

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

Cheers!

Sucks the entire motorcycle industry has completely collapsed. You cant buy order or find anything. The world is shit.

@onthebackwheel

2 жыл бұрын

Covid has had a huge flow on effect thats for sure

where were you riding?

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

The offroad footage is from Santiago Peak near Los Angeles. I'll be putting up a seperate video of it after my next review

Without riding it I know this...Overweight and underpowered.

@onthebackwheel

3 жыл бұрын

For the kind of bike it is I don't find the weight to be an issue. It definitely needs to be uncorked though. People are reporting really good results by just taking out the airbox snorkel and putting on an exhaust

@berttompkins9096

2 жыл бұрын

Thats bull too. You stated that yourself. Weight plants the back wheel. Funny how everyone comments and are better engineers than Kawasaki Heavy Industry employs.

@mikebradford7780

2 жыл бұрын

Clueless. Nonsense comment.

@johnnyskied

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebradford7780 Nope. Absolute dog sh!t.