Ken looks totally badass, the Kaplan Rambo... I'd like to see a video of you talking about your riding skills and your 'thought process' on learning riding skills. I'd like to hear all the mishaps that you've had (I bet that would be a long vid..) Always impressed by your knowledge and angle of thinking with any bike you review. Thank you so much for all your vids. Well Done...

@KaplanCycles

2 жыл бұрын

thank you! ill do it for you and put it on the kaplan cycles youtube page

My little brother just gave me his 2015 Pearl White KLR 650 always wanted one growing up i’m 56yrs old and finally have one

@KollynJ

Ай бұрын

Damn.. I need a brother

"...Kenny jumped it off the loading dock, thats why its locked up, chained up, cause I don't let him ride it." LOL

Great bikes, I have q 2018 in the yellow & black. Your comments about pipes and other drivers is spot on. I was a firefighter EMT-I for many years. I've also seen people turn right into motorcycles and even T-Bone city cabs at intersections, so bright colors don't always do the trick... but if they hear it, then there is a chance they'll at least pause and that second could save a rider.

Dude you ride those wheelies with confidence my brother

That exhaust sounds killer, I always thought about keeping the original exhaust in my klr but that sound is giving me second thoughts!, I crossed the whole of Brazil in a KLR, two-up with my wife, including the amazonas and I can tell you the KLR is the bike to go to the end of the world and more! I put over 10k miles in the trip from Venezuela to Argentina and back, changed tires and sprockets only, it is the best bike ever, I may buy some others but I am keeping my KLR no matter what! Cheers, love your channel!

Dude is 55 and works 60 hour weeks, whats your excuse for being out of shape?

@KaplanCycles

3 жыл бұрын

60 is only the week days!

@PongbyAtari

3 жыл бұрын

I'm 59 worked full time plus since I was 10 6'1" 205 lbs no excuses here 😎

@redtobertshateshandles

3 жыл бұрын

I have a great wife and three polite successful kids. Don't envy anyone. Good luck with your selfish lonely lifestyle. When you are old and alone, I won't feel sorry for you.

@KaplanCycles

3 жыл бұрын

Red Roberts, being in shape and being careful about what you put in your body eating right and exercising is it actually the exact opposite of being selfish I've taught my children had to take care of themselves they are all beautiful children in fact all three of them work with me and so does my girlfriend Christie there's absolutely no other lifestyle I'd rather live. I do exercise almost every day at least 30 minutes sometimes 40 but never more than an hour and that doesn't take away from my family time in fact it makes me a better more well-adjusted physically present person when I'm with them both of my parents died young at 59 and 62 because they didn't take care of themselves they drink and smoke that's my definition of being selfish is when you don't take care of yourself and you're not there for the people you love... if you're in terrible shape it's never too late to start and to extend your life 55 is the new 35

@redtobertshateshandles

3 жыл бұрын

@@KaplanCycles yeah,agree I was just making a random statement, really aimed at some guys I know. Sounds like you have life worked out. Balanced.

Love my KLR's ! I now have owned 13 of them! Replace the "doohickey" Frequent oil changes with KLOTZ 10/40 91+ octane fuel......I own a 2006 and a 2018 cammo.......KEEP the 08!

Loud pipes saves your life!! Great bike i love it

Its fun going back to the basics with the KLR.

This video was killer , these guys are righteous!

I absolutely love the amount of detail you guys put into the bikes you sell its truly impressive. The pipe has a great note loud enough but not obnoxious.

Randy "Macho Man" Savage

Had a KLR 600 A2 for a long time , loved it , not seen one in years . but thats a great looking bike you have there .

That’s how you throw a big bike about 👊🏻✊🏻💨

I have this exact bike and I love it so much same color same year. Mine looks and sounds exactly the same. Great bike

This is one of my favorite channels ! Thanks

I had a 2004 and I freaking loved it. I regret selling it still to this day. I bought it brand spanking new and had a ton of aftermarket goodies on it. I live in South Florida and it would go anywhere and do everything.

You guys are livin the dream!

Nice bike as usual and sounds great also, love Sr's helmet reminds me of Malcolm Smith back in the day with the little mirrors on the right and left side of the visor to see in the rear. You guys are awesome both Sr and Jr, keep it up👍

Definitely the only bike I have that I never plan on getting rid of

That is why I bought mine, I don't know if I will ever use it for anything other than around town, but I love it.

Is it me or does ken like motorcycle's 😁

Looks so comfortable to ride. Sounds awsome . Great video as allways lads 👍

2022 the beast is back!

Nice, first one of these ibrode brought a huge smile and gut laugh as to how comfortable it is,great bike!

Big bore 650 - now we're talking. Still waiting to see you on a BRP!!

Hell yeah man!!! Riding those wheelies on a big klr like a pro!!! Im buying my friends 09 in January.

Love my 05', excellent bikes, try out the Tusk DSport Tires, preferred over the D606

Mr Kaplan I am 6’1” and my stock height KLR comes to my waist. The only thing I can draw from this is that you are a BMF. That’s just an observation. Always enjoy your vids, thanks for posting.

Very nice very nice! Those are awesome, Kawasakis guys. Used to see a lot of guys on them out in Cali back in the day when I was still living out there.

DR 650 is a awesome Steed also

Bad ass fat wheelies..totally cool Kaplan America!!..God bless America&God bless you and your family.

@ohshitwatsmyname

3 жыл бұрын

The whole video I’m screaming do a dank wheelies bro

I would agree that those are the swiss army knives of the motorcycle world...if you are dead set on 60%off road the xr is the better choice but if you ride a lot of miles on the road the klr is going to be a better fit .these bikes are underrated for the smiles per miles factor....when I ride a heavy bike off road it is fun to see just where its limits are and then ride a pace just under that.

@davidk5354

3 жыл бұрын

The KLR especially the second generation like this is a street bike with high fenders. It is marginally better than a Vstrom off road as it weighs way too much at 432 lbs., and because of the stock gearing slow speed technical riding is out of the question. His comment about riding it on a moto cross track was a good one as the bike had no resemblance to anything you would ride on a track. One aggressive lap and you may have a broken bike or body, or both, Lol.

@TraveladvRajanSRai

2 ай бұрын

Only w 6gal gas. Put 2 gal 380 lbs only

Can't wait to see you guys soon !! Taking my gfs dad to the museum for his birthday!!

Came across this while looking at klx 300r videos . Enjoyed it , parts in UK are a bit hard to find .

SR. & JR. GREAT VIDEO. Those KLR's are great machines. take care.

Man. Nice, I have a deposit down on the new 2022 KLR, never had one, looks great !

Epic left hand mic grab 🎤🤙

That thing sounds HEALTHY 😭🥹😅

I love the color of this bike and yes, it does sound badass!

We have a 1993 klr it’s a real nice bike but when we got it I was really surprised how small it is everything we owned before was a 125cc and we expected the klr to be much bigger but it was smaller than our Yamaha dt 125r but the klr weighed a ton compared to other bikes

Cool klr650! Hey have you ever ran across a 1995 klx 650c in your travels? I had one for several years. It was one helluva bike.im looking for another one. Great videos guys.

Exhaust sounds fantastic!

I’m really amazed by your comments on this bike I’ve never ridden one but am eager to try one out just from your how much you both plug it..

@davidk5354

3 жыл бұрын

I had one of the second generation like this for 8-years. They are a really good street bike but not much more. The video description is way off base as he is trying his salesman skills.

You can pull all of the emissions and vacuum stuff of of these and jet the carb. Then you have the closest thing to an old school brand-new bike. Only one step up from points and a coil. No voodoo magic in these things. I got a 2017 camo model still in the crate $5074 out the door.

This is my second year riding and I feel very lucky to be starting on a 98 KLR 650

Ive owned 2 bikes and both were Kawasaki, I had a 92 klr650, was a good bike for what it was but very uncomfy for long rides and my current bike which is a 2009 kl650E and I absolutely love this bike, easy to learn to ride on, very torquey and very comfy

BIG BLUE! Gorgeous Bike. I don't mind 4 strokes when it comes to enduros, or streetbikes. I just don't like 4 stroke racing dirtbikes. Has to be 2 Stroke! The RZ 350 definitely let's people know that I'm coming! 😜🤣😂👊

Theres one for sale by me for 4300 and only has 4900 miles .After watching this I might snatch it up!🎉

That thing sounds wicked too!

Sounds like a beast..... 👍

One of my favorite vids you have made. I been researching for a KLR. Thanks you for being frank with your reviews. Later day's, Splotchymoto.......

nice machines good for touring the engines are bullet proof

Ken u r one blessed man

Love that and the XL

Yeaaa !!! una maquina lejendaria en las trails 650 cc, magnifica!!!!!

Ken the man who catwalks anything on 2 wheels Kaplan lol just wheelies the klr like a boss 🤘🏼🤘🏼baddest man on the planet!

Legend riding a legend

Man I love my 2004 it can do anything just not well

My dad had one of these when I was a baby, he traded in his xr600 for it and he still regrets it 😂 the xr600 wiped the floor with it for what he was doing

I live in tucson AZ and these klr650s and the xr650r are everywhere! Nothin better then rippin on a 650.. tiiiiiiiigggghhhhttt

I'm sold. One down the road with 5000 miles and they want $3500. Seems like a pretty decent deal.

i already have a good exhaust, its a lexx, what else is needed to get mine to be as snappy as yours ? intake and re jet ?

Po po got me for a nice Nooner . The judge smiled when I told her what happened.

The weoght helps u at desert winds and mountain winds. In the bay area cali sac yc levee rivers klr is good n frm wind gusts. Can carry weight for south america best ez service n parts ez also ez to find

Belleza de moto, es bonito ver tremendas maquinas, tengo una yamaha maxim x750 del 850, pero no tengo carburadores, como podría conseguir unos, se encuentran todavía?

Best dual sport ever

Hey man just wanted to let you know that I look up to you me and my wife are addicted to 2 wheels. We buy and sell bikes for a living but no where near your level. I hope to be exactly where you are one day as bikes are my life. I wish the best for you and your Family. We are 2 Wheel Family, remember that name as you may hear about us one day.!

Can wheelie, love the vids fellas, good luck next race Jr, love watching the old school bikes racing, Gold Coast Australia

@davidk5354

3 жыл бұрын

He said these are great wheelie bikes, Lol. I had one and you would need to do some heavy clutching to get the front wheel off which if done often would wear out the clutch. These are pigs of a bike at 432 lbs.

Sick bikes and like a badass billy goat ! I did a black out kit on a dudes down south was awesome sold him the bike cuz no one else would take him seriously 🤘 ride on bros

Yep super fun bike👍🏻

LLLOVE my 2015 KLR650!!! 😍😍😍

The most patriotic rider I’ve ever seen😂

What a beast of a bike!

@davidk5354

3 жыл бұрын

He sure makes it sound that way, Lol.

I love that bike

Strip those down n change the gearing they run like a XR off road they are so detuned but if u know what your doing they make a killer trail rider👍👍 LOUD PIPES SAVES LIVES!!!

The lady’s dad had one nice bike but severely detuned when stock and the handlebars feel to cheapy to me and the fairings are to big considering how big the tank and radiator are I’d love to buy one some day but I’m a Honda guy so an xr650 will probably fill that spot for me 😂

Bro, u had me sold at gold chain!!! LMAO good job guys

FMF = FLYING MACHINE FACTORY. True story

Great bikes.

this guy is GREAT!! I love the klr.....but still dont wheelie!

Bravo kaplan! Awesomr dual sport bike. For me the KLR650 rules!

@davidk5354

3 жыл бұрын

They are a great street bike and work commuter. I sold my 2008 4-years ago with 53,000 miles. My best mpg was 61 though I ran Michelin Anakee's and a low front UFO fender.

Nice review..Still run my 2008-- but no where as skilled..

What do you guys think of the Suzuki DR650S Dual Sport?

Just sold my 2008 KLR and bought a new 2022 gen 3 KLR.

Nice wheelie

Ha SNR on the back wheel on the KLR love it and well said one of my fav bikes was the Suzuki DR650 with Acerebis 20ltr tank and low front fender made a small screen for it staintune pipe ozzie exhuast manufacture and re-padded the seat perfect bike for Oz go any where

@TraveladvRajanSRai

2 ай бұрын

Klr is25liter n liquid cold so won't over heat. N hard to bust it it doesn't n u can run it air cold

@TraveladvRajanSRai

2 ай бұрын

More comfy to. Dr is for local

i would buy any of your bikes in a second they are all perfect mint condition

@BartStar009

3 жыл бұрын

I have 3 vintage Yamaha 2 Stroke Enduro's in mint condition, with titles, street legal and I get insulted and angry when someone offers me $500 for them, I will keep them cause I don't want to get pissed off by some loser trying to buy them, when someone asks me "how much"? I told them THEY ARE NOT FOR SALE! I DON'T NEED THE MONEY! I WON'T SELL THEM FOR A LOSER LIKE YOU! I am done! I don't show off my bikes anymore cause nobody is good enough to deserve them! I am too old, I am dying and I don't care what happens to them.

Can you tell me the carb kit. I have a 2018.

WHAT IS THIS EXHAUST? I need mine to sound like that.

Yes sir!

I love my klr650

I personally like my 610sm more then my FLH and my klr650 so if you like any of those bikes I would recommend a bored and stroked racing machine with turn signals by husqavarna

@ohshitwatsmyname

3 жыл бұрын

I would take a banshee any day before a klr but for daily riding and affordability you can’t beat it the 650 is a bit of a pig tho

Love it

I hadn't been riding my CR250R 2 Stroke for the past few years because I am in my 40s and I just got tired of hurting myself. So I went ahead and got a Gen 3 KLR this spring, so far took the snorkel out and a Delkavic 8" carbon Fiber Exhaust and its really opened the bike up for more fun. The new Gen 3 KLR is Fuel injected and the Hard Paniers that the adventure comes with are stronger than you would think. I rode off into some soft stuff and the front tire sunk in the sand and I dropped it right on the hard panier and it didn't crack at all. I also did the eagle mike fork brace after that, because I felt like that is what set me down in the soft sand. The Delkavic exhast does make the Gen 3 8" does pop and snort a bit, but I am hoping someone figures out a way to flash the ecu or maybe I will go with the JDJets Fuel injection fuel map alteration kit on it. Curious if you have played with the new Gen3 at all? The next thing I am going to have to do is Tires, the stock Tires only last about 1k miles.

@KaplanCycles

Ай бұрын

No I have not but I would highly recommend the Michelin Anachy tires they're the best

@nikhayes3396

Ай бұрын

@@KaplanCycles Thanks for taking the time to reply, those tires are at the top of my list, but they are quite expensive, but if they last 2x as long as a cheaper tire it may be worth it.

They still make them

Just got one!!!!

Reason they used in usmc also the 250 n klx

I agree with you on all your videos, but I had one of these new back in around 2000, the dark green one, and I thought it was gutless, just wasn’t impressive for a 650 single,, By the way I have a 90 Honda CR500 for sale $3700 if your interested

@KaplanCycles

3 жыл бұрын

I'll take the CR! Call me at your earliest convenience 860-916-9784... and you're absolutely correct when their stock they run absolutely horribly we are experts at what we do and we had to get the carburetor twice and make a bunch of adjustments and we went through for exhaust systems to get it just right but once it's right there in absolute