My KLR works in the city, on the freeway, and on mountain fire (BLM) roads. I can carry enough camping gear to be comfortable. I don't do long distance touring and after 200-300 freeway miles I have a tired butt with the stock seat. By way of disclosure: I'm 62 years old, 6'2" , 330 lbs with a 30" inseam on my pants. My poor bike groans when it see's me coming but it hauls me up a freeway on ramp with authority. I've owned several Harleys, a nice BMW R1150RT, and several other Honda, Yamaha, and Kawasaki's. The KLR has become my favorite bike, just because it's fun and cheap and tough.

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the KLR is the absolute perfect bike for you! Honestly I don't think there are may bikes that can do all that the KLR can do. In fact, there are no other bikes that can do what the KLR can do for the money.

The fairings are for function, the front fairing is for aerodynamics,, and the tank fairings funnel the air into the radiator for improved cooling,,

@eveRide

8 жыл бұрын

+tantricmaster800 I learned how functional the fairings were after taking a very long trip on the Gen 2, then a very long trip on the Gen 1. Those side fairings make things a lot easier on the legs, that's for sure!

@gibsonclan1able

6 жыл бұрын

Funny you had nothing to say about the plastic dripping off of the V-strom or honda african twin.

@MrHensonjim

6 жыл бұрын

IM0 the fairings offer good wind protection when you get up around 60 mph or more

@pcmountaindog

5 жыл бұрын

Improved cooling? Every KLR ever made runs cold without a thermo-bob.

So glad someone with dope videos rides a KLR!

You had me at headlight won't turn. Thank you for this comment>I have watched numerous reviews on this bike and you the first reviewer mentioning this.Shows attention to detail. Thank you.

Thank you very much! I've always thought my voice sounded nasal, but thanks!

I agree! My old KLR was dropped plenty of times and I never had to replace anything, and I didn't even have crash bars. The tank is pretty huge so it protected the radiators just fine without them. But I may have been lucky. I don't know from experience, but I've heard that adding more fuel weight with the safari tank does a real number on the suspension... which already sags with just a few extra lbs.

Thanks so much! This is just the road to Gunlock from St. George/Santa Clara where I live. It really is an incredible area all around. Thousands of trails, fantastic roads, warm weather year-round. Thanks :)

This might be weird, but the lighter I go on dirt, the better it feels. The lighter on pavement, the worse it feels. Hence the KLR 650 being a pretty solid bike. It's light enough to pick up on the dirt, but heavy enough to feel planted on the road.

AMEN to your comment about not having a 6th gear. The #1 thing I would want for the KLR is a 6th gear

@eveRide

8 жыл бұрын

+Kellashnikov And the DRZ, too!

@BSE1320

8 жыл бұрын

+eveRide ADV A sixth gear would probably eliminate a lot of oil burning problems, as highway commuting really raps out the poor girl, even if you are going the speed limit in some cases. Fix the doo permanently (I know they made it better on 2nd Gen), and put a sixth gear.

@heretohear8662

8 жыл бұрын

+Kellashnikov It definitely needed a sixth gear!

@greencondoresq

7 жыл бұрын

16 tooth really helps a lot.

@paulbunyun-xi9by

4 жыл бұрын

every motorcycle with 5th gear needs 6th gear

im getting reADy to sell my street bike for a KLR, I was sold on it already, But your view on motorcycles and the life of a motorcyclist, is completely accurate to my style and general mind set. THANK YOU so much for sharing every thing !

@eveRide

8 жыл бұрын

+NIGHTWING Hey thanks so much! You're gonna love the Dual Sport life :)

You make proper reviews! Quality so high!

I have optimized my 2011 KLR for street riding with Performance Suspension fork springs and rear shock, Galfer disc kit and braided steel lines, Eagle Mike doohickey and fork brace, Heidenau K76 tires, as well as the mods that were on the bike when I bought it used. I also invested in a Corbin seat which was a HUGE improvement over stock. I have not modified the engine or exhaust because I feel that the modest power increase is not worth the noise penalty. The result is a superb touring single that I will never sell. When I want to go fast I will be on my new KTM 790, due to arrive next month.

Great review! I gotta go catch part 2. What are you wearing for gear jacket wise or is it even gear? Looks really breathable. Thanks.

I owned a 2005 KLR, it was probably one of the best color combo's out there, being the red and black ...sharp! I loved my KLR! I went into it knowing it wasn't going to be great either on road, or off road, but the ability to do both. I have to disagree with your comment on the new front fender ...it looks like someone just hit a parked car and the thing's bent and needs replaced. Just my opinion. I've owned many bikes, crotch rocket, cruisers, full-on dirt, but I really enjoyed at my older age, having the ability to do almost whatever I wanted on this bike. ...Again, just my opinion. Thanks!

Thanks so much! The AudioTechnica ATR 3350 is a great little lav mic for motovlogging... and at only $20 it's a great deal. However, in this video, the wind is pretty bad.

That may be my choice when figuring out the Alaska to Argentina dream ride. We'll see when the time gets closer.

Hello there. Yes I purchased a brand new 1989 KLR 650 straight out of the box. I rode it for some 13 years achieving 260,000 plus Kms happy riding on BridgeStone dual purpose tyres It was an awsome bike both on & off road. Only problem I found Was the balancer chian tensioner lock but i've heard that that has been rectified in the later models so I wiil be looking to the new models soon

Jack of all trades, Master of none. I love my 01, one thing I love about the Klr... with the bike stock i feel that it sits as a true 50/50. Making it very easy to customize for street or dirt, what ever you choose. Either way keep up the good work Everide, I like your style!

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! Yeah, the KLR is so close to true 50 50 that you can easily mod it to be good in either way. Same with the DR650. Both excellent bikes.

This is a great review, both parts. I've been thinking about a KLR and this was terrific. I agreed 100% with the kickstand issue. I got on the KLR in a showroom and got high centered on the stand. If I tried to get off left, the kickstand kept the bike so upright I almost dropped it. If I go right, I'm going to be hopping off and catching a falling bike at the same time.. Geesh! But thanks for the reviews. I'm looking for a good commuter and some back road (mostly paved) riding. I might look into the V-Strom 650 too. Again, thanks for making such a great video.

Nah, just filming with both, then switching them around during the edit. The hard part is syncing them up. Usually I do a "3, 2, 1 sync" with my hand so the audio and video from both sources sync up.

Yeah, on my older KLR it sagged a bit lower but I never had a problem with the kickstand, either. But on the new ones like RojoNeck's and GoatCabeza's... it's a weird thing. Maybe some have longer kickstands than others?

If you're looking at the buffeting problem, start by putting a shorter windscreen on there or a way taller one. The previous owner of my DR had put a Cee Baileys windscreen on the front, and because it was throwing air up at my helmet, it was nothing but road noise and buffeting. When I took it off, the turbulent air was striking me in the chest instead of the head, and my helmet was receiving a much "cleaner" and quieter flow of air.

That's the good way to go Danny! Most people rush into a bike purchase thinking they know exactly what they want when they've never diversified their riding experience to find out what really "moves" them. When I first started I truly believed I was going to ride around the world. Although that goal isn't off the table, I found short rips int he dirt FAR more appealing than super-long endurance rides at freeway speeds.

Ah yes amigo I started on the 94... it was such a rock solid motorcycle! I miss it!

On the road the headlight thing isn't that big of a deal... but on a singletrack at night you need that light pointed in a certain direction!

The pre gen 1 klr650 was the klr600 which did not have a fairing, they had a tiny headlight cowl all mounted to the forks like an XR or DR. The military modified a bunch of KLRs and they got rid of the steel tank and the stock fairing and I think used aceribis headlight kits which are likely not even available anymore. Be interesting if that ever happens with the gen2 KLRs?

if you are having wind issues on a gen 2, put a lip on with a kick up. i have a stock screen with a laminar lip and its awesome. if thats not enough, a tall adjustable screen is even better. also, with a 16 tooth front sprocket, mine does killer on the highway.

i have owned numerous bikes in my life . they all broke down some time or another , except the KLR . my daughter and me drove them from canada to the tip of south america without a single problem . 36,000 km. on each bike . worst bike , 2003 BMW K1200gt , .. ABS problem ,.. unfixable . looks brand new , not a scrach on it ,...... scrap ! just cancelled the insurance , probably sell it for parts .

@heretohear8662

8 жыл бұрын

+theklrdude oo Just curious if you've ever performed the upgrade to the motor ..."doohickey?" Being it had 36,000 miles, sounds pretty good - having no issues. Also, what year were they? ...Just wondering.

@theklrdudeoo9173

8 жыл бұрын

when we came back from our trip i did the doohicky in both bikes mine was o.k. my daughters bike had a broke spring . both bikes were new in 2005 when i bought them

@heretohear8662

8 жыл бұрын

theklrdude oo Appreciate the feedback. Thanks!

@indigo196799

7 жыл бұрын

Double the power? Great! Cheap way to get an 84 HP Klr! :)

@dskoufas

7 жыл бұрын

Good news ,if you put two aftermarket muflers you Triple the HP. LOL

Great Vid! Really captivating. I only intended on watching this for a min!

5,000 miles and no issues with the kick stand. At first I had same thoughts as you, but it just gets programmed into your sub conscience and you don't even think about it. If you ride in 35 degree temperatures, you will find quickly that the fairing does add comforts, especially your upper legs. Never had a mirror blow back, check for tightness? I do wish it had a 6th gear, but for the price, it is what it is. The bike is happiest at 50mph or so, but I did run it at 80 mpupper legs.

How many KLR owners recommend me buying this bike?

Great review homie.... And very accurate. I think that they must engineer that kickstand to work with a stock bike with no extras on it, or a rider on it, as you've said. As soon as one adds a skid plate, crash bars, and maybe a tank bag, that suspension is collapsed way down from the added weight, and your pogo sticking it. No bueno! Can't wait to see part 2!

I've heard putting a windscreen on the forks can make the steering wobble at higher speeds, maybe that's the reason for the front fairing.

I have ridden my 1994 klr for around 8 years now. I rode from texas to the east coast and loved every minute of it. Put on a 16 tooth front counter sprocket to lower the rpm's on the highway and it performs great. I averaged 58 to 62 mpg on it doing 65 all of the way.

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

That is something that is so fantastic about the KLR! It really can be made to accomplish most any purpose really well without a lot of work on it. It can go from a serious highway machine to a serious dirt machine with a sprocket swap and some aggressive knobs. It really is such a phenomenal motorcycle.

Once you get in tune with your bike you'll find a sense to park it on the right inclines making the kickstand issue less of a problem and I've spent most of my life without a kickstand (mx) so it's hard for me to complain.

Highly recommended! A bit of a shorter stand with a bit of a wider foot would be excellent!

From what I've read, the oil burning issue was mostly on the 08's and some 09's past 5k RPM. Some say if "properly" broken in, oil burning won't be a problem... My 2012 doesn't burn a drop.

from Canada also.. Just bought a used 2008 KLR and he had a lowering kit on it. I could see the kick stand being an issue, but with the bike back at manufactured height I have no problem with the side stand. Looks like Utah, Arizona, Texas are AWESOME places for trail riding. Great review though..

Great review! I have a 2012 and for the most part love it. I have to agree with you about the front fairing. I'd like to remove mine and just leave the instrument cluster but can't seem to find any instructions or vids on how to get it done. I chose my KLR strictly because of how tall it is. I'm 6'4 so on the KLR it doesn't feel like my knees are up by my ears while riding!

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

Ahhh you tall guys are lucky! I have buddies who are tall and they handle the KLR so easily. Have you checked klr650.net? I think they would have a forum topic on removing the fairing-- but it might look pretty industrial all naked like that :)

You are absolutely spot on! Someday when Dual Sport Adventure Motorcycling gets a bit bigger, companies will pay attention to it and make a true 50-50 machine instead of a road bike with knobbies or a dirt bike that's street legal.

I love what you do, keep it up.

Here is an other awesome and very forming video from eveRide, I enjoys watching it. True that about the mirrors coming loose on the KLR and all the other nuts and bolts, and anything that does have male and female threads are coming loose on KLRs! 😂 but I still love my KLR. Ride safe Everton. 👋

any lower aftermarket seat helps the kickstand thing too. been there. i have a 32" inseam and its no problem for me with my corbin. my wife has a little more trouble with it than me...

i'm pretty much in agreement with most of your observations. i know where you're coming from about the stationary headlights... but that fairing does an "ok" job at breaking the air ahead of you. i have the Happy Trails ralley screen on mine with a double bubble. i'm 5-10 and wear a AGV AX8 dual sport helmet. the buffetting on mine is about the top of my helmet. that fairing isnt so much as a "poser"... as it does move the air around the rider. when i tuck my legs in, they stay warm on the cool days. love it. One thing about the E model... dual bulbs. better illumination... and you can swap bulbs if you loose a low beam.

I have to agree...the kick stand does suck. I put Eagle Mikes raising links on my KLR and it helped and while the kickstand still sucks it now sucks a bit less but sometimes I still have trouble getting it up and have to lean the bike over....might cut a half inch off it.

Always thought my '03 could benefit from a 6th gear. Gets a little buzzy about 4500 RPM. Thinking of buying a newer one.

I welded a small loop at the bottom of my kickstand. It sticks out about an inch and half, I don't even have to look down to retract the stand.

I love my 06' KLR 650, but I seriously have to laugh my ass off when people talk about it being a great touring bike, so you have that right. My max time on Intercraps was an hour and half. It's a great touring bike if all you hit is back roads where you can last much longer, but you don't make near the headway. So it's a great local tourer. Trailer the sucker anywhere and then explore all the backroads within a 100 mile radius. But to each their own. I'm still not fond of the changes to the new model. The new plastic is too easily damaged. It's not like the old plastic that flexes and bends. I also laugh my ass off when people talk about how fast they are and how they out run sport bikes in the twisties. Ummm... NO! They may out run the RIDER, but not the sport bike itself. KLR650 owners tend to be a unique breed of delusional people for sure. I have kept myself out of that delusion. The KLR is what it is and nothing more. It's a do all bike, but it doesn't excel at anything. Plain and simple.

@eveRide

9 жыл бұрын

You nailed it, my friend. You can see by the dislikes and some of the comments that I've offended some hardcore KLR guys out there with an honest opinion of the bike. I guess if they're happy to distance-tour on it, take it in the gnarly dirt, and hate on anybody who says there's a better bike out there for that stuff, then it's all good.

You and Cugarfed definitely know how to treat 'em! I ragged on my old one quite a bit, but I didn't have the heart to abuse GoatCabeza's brand new 2013! :)

The Idea behind the headlight being attached to the frame, instead of the steering is lighter feel in the steering. with a large fairing if you attach the headlight to the steering it will be difficult to turn off road.

I have a 2015, I heated up kickstand and bent out to fix issue. It does suck from the factory. On a good note, It didnt take a lot of money in aftermarket parts to make extremely dirt worthy.

One thing I didn't see you mention (and maybe you haven't experienced it?) but on the KLR a friend of mine has there is very little clearance between the rear tire and the swing arm. Combined with the placement of the muffler and passenger foot pegs / sub-assembly mud ends up getting trapped and just builds up. While riding on some muddy trails this past weekend he kept getting bogged down to the point where his bike stalled under anything less than 2/3 full throttle. Getting all that mud out wasn't easy and if he got stuck he couldn't just get off the bike to clear it out - he couldn't get his side stand down. Just seemed odd that Kawasaki would overlook something like that on a bike that's built for the next apocalypse.

I am sure if you ditch that upper visor on your helmet your head buffering would be greatly reduced.

ER is a Warrior!,......... Great video!...( As usual) 😎👍👏🍻✌️

@eveRide

9 жыл бұрын

Jerrythe coo Thanks Jerry! :D

A number of guys actually cut out a 1" (or more) section of the sidestand on the gen2 KLRs to get them more stable.

re 6th gear on the KLR650s: Both the 4th and 5th gears are overdrives (.954 and .791.) If they were to add a 6th gear it'd probably go towards a lower first gear since it's higher than the other Japanese 650s.

Yessir!! I wish the DRZ had a 6th gear!! The extra gear would make freeway riding more comfortable, esp going to or coming from athe trails! A bigger gas tank stock would be nice as well! Great review eveRide, time to watch part 2 :D Thanks to Mr Goat for letting you roll on the KLR!!

I found with the right helmet the wind will actually mostly hold my head up and i just have to balance it over 60mph.

I know this is an old post and I have watched both part 1 and 2. A main point I don't think was covered in the vids was the price of the KLR compared to other equivilents...most of the time you could purchase 2 KLR's for the price of one Africa Twin for instance. Second, the seats of the new edition KLR's are vastly improved over the previous years. I have owned both models and the new edition seat is extremely comfortable for long distance riding compared with the previous year. Suspension of New edition is a vast improvement, you still need to dial it in a bit for your weight etc but its great compared to the previous setup. And finally the wind issue for long distance...the KLR dash does fix this very nicely. I dont like the dash for bush riding but for long distance its brilliant. Can ride at 110k's/hr with visor open and still hold a conversation with the buddy beside you. Anyway just some tid bits that were not available at the time of the vid....I still agree with the sixth gear though. Even with a 16 tooth I am still always wanting the 6th gear.

Ahh that sucks that your KLR drang up oil. I heard that could happen on 2008 and 2009 models, but 2011 is pretty recent for that to still be happening :\

Yea im 5'6 and i hate the kickstand. Being short the windscreen is fine cuz it hits the top of my helmet. I noticed a big difference in buffeting when i took the big soup bowl handgaurds off. It is heavy and i always seem to go off road right after i fill up but i have not had any problem handling the weight. I love the bike and i have put 7500mi on in the past 6 months. Great video.

Good review...pretty much spot on. I own a 2012 KLR and have 6000 miles on it. I chopped 1/2" off the kickstand and it works good now, but I have a 30" inseam so I have to be a little careful getting on and off. I've ridden about 2700 miles off road, mainly forest and logging roads and it does a good job in that environment. But like you said, it really needs a 6th gear for pavement. I put a 15 tooth sprocket up front and it'll do 60 mph at 4000 rpm. Did 90 Mph, max throttle, and that was with Happy Trails panniers on. Tires will make huge difference on gravel / dirt. I run Kenda 270's at 22 psi and they work good. I've gotten 4300 miles on those tires so far. Should see 5000+. Bike works great for what it is but a good aftermarket seat will definitely improve butt endurance on long rides. A friend of mine has a '09 KLR and rode to Alaska and back to Washington St. On 8 week trip and had no problems.

Honestly on the wind buffeting comment I've learned you have 2 options. Either find a windscreen that gets the wind completely off you at speed OR just have no windscreen. At speed the wind screen actually compresses the air as it moves it out of the way and directs it at your head, or shoulders. Which completely sucks. So myself rather than buying a more expensive wind screen that's going to bob up and down in my line of sight...I just chop it down to the minimum or completely remove it.

Good review. I'm in the market for a 650 thumper and had written off the klr. Maybe I'll take a second look. {pre '08}

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

You can't really go wrong, man. Good luck finding a beaut!

You ever ride a Honda XR650? Either the 650L or better the 650R have tons of torque & for crawling on trails you may want a smaller bike but in the desert or climbing hills you can't beat those bikes. Now I like a medium bike for off road & have owned a few. The KLR to me would be best to drive out to fire trails but there so heavy I believe the weight is like 430 lbs+ now that's a lot of weight. A person that owns one is trying to have a do it all bike & sometimes that just doesn't work.

Excellent video. Thanks!

I haven't followed the oil problem much. I know ChaplainC was having all kinds of issues with gas mileage and oil problems, but he's the only one I've heard of with those problems. I don't think he was the kindest owner, though :)

Wow...hmmm...i was just offered a 2015 model with only 400 miles on it for only 3100 bucks, and now I'm seriously debating on the purchase....thanks for the review!

@pcmountaindog

5 жыл бұрын

3100 bucks for a KLR with 400 miles on it? Just what do you have to lose? That bike no matter how bad it is will live longer they you will. Buy it, ride it till it's dead by the side of the road. That is if you live long enough to ever see that day. I'v had 25 bike in my life and for the $$$$$, nothing comes close to the KLR. It ain't fast, handles lousy, thumps, needs 6 speeds, along with about 50 other items, but it's almost free, how can a bike which is almost free be better worse then a BWM 850 for 15 grand? That is unless 15 grand is spare change for someone. When the BMW dealer is selling the 850s for 6000 bucks, I'll get in line.

The fairing keeps the wind off. Warmer in the winter with a little protection. That's all I thought of it just as others have said. I blamed myself for spazzing out with the kickstand; just should know better!

Suspension remedy: progressive fork springs, and a used stock (!) White Power rear suspension from a KTM 640. Just a little drilling and grinding to do to fit the upper fixing to the KLR's suspension levers.

I also liked the look of your old KLR.

Iv had mine years apart from services iv never spanners it...yeah it's heavy yeah it hasn't got 200bhp but it never stops thumping and compared to what else is on offer for the money. I'm happy..

The DR 650 has the same problem with the kickstand being too long. My bike was sitting with the kickstand into the wind and it just blew over!

Hey man just watching your review again and again. Really good stuff. Last time I wrote I spoke of the wind sail effect on my 2004. SO, I just updated to a supermoto front fender and removed the the hand shields and the difference is pretty sweet!! Rider is 6'04" 210ish. Front fender $25ish and removal of hand shields free. Total Effect kind of Priceless!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work Everride!!!

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea to remove the "sugar scoops" for highway riding... or at least pick up some lower profile guards. The supermoto fender must help a lot, too. Very cool!

I just love that you’re wearing a Millencolin shirt!

I am in love with my klr 650

Check out cugarfed's KLR. He did a few mods and I think his bike looks AWESOME. It's like the zombie slayer 9000!

Thanks for the video,i am stuck deciding between the new KLR 650 or the New NC 750X any help please.Mainly adventure riding with long trips. Not heavy off roading.

@eveRide

9 жыл бұрын

If it's not going to be off road, then a KLR, a Vstrom, or even a tourer would be a good option. Most motorcycles can do dirt roads just fine if you take it easy... but if there's some nasty stuff in the trail then a KLR is pretty capable. Good luck!

@PhilippineBruce

9 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback.

Of course they improved the suspension and seat on the 2013 & 1/2. They had a 6 speed transmission on the little KLR 250. Never understood why they didn't put one on the 650. Oh well it's discontinued know. There will be used ones on the road for at least another decade.

I cut half an inch out of my kick stand and welded the foot back on. far as the fairing goes, I totally agree. its not really doing anything but costing money if it drops. the prior owner of mine was able to bend the cowling just from a light drop (trying to put the kickstand up lol ) I personally would rather just get the safari tank, then buying armor for cheap plastic. that way all the space serves a purpose, and the radiator is good and protected.

Lovely review man. Don't know about all of the traffic that you're competing with on this highway though :/

I loved my 2008 KLR650 right until I started riding freeway to commute to a new job. I traded her for a 2011 weestrom after 1 week of commuting. I actually miss it for hacking around on the back roads.

Something I realized when thinking about a new to me bike(I have wanted the klr650) I really don't live in a 50/50 place. Everyone around here loads up dirt bikes and drives to places to ride. 20 years ago there were powerlines to ride and people did not freak out for riding around there fields. I have to choose something for my riding ablity, where I live and my buget. I am sure now I am looking for something smaller and lighter. A DRZ 400 can't be worse on the road as the jeep. I think thats

eveRIDE, what external mic do you use for your GoPro?

...and the plastic fairings protect the tank when you drop it. Love your vids by the way.

Duder, you have to turn the front wheel to the left so it sits on the kickstand right.

It's an AFX DS 39. It's a dynamite helmet for only about $100!

It seems like it wouldn't make sense, but I completely agree. I'd rather just have smooth, constant air hitting me from the chest up than have a jacked up jetstream to the face. There was an aftermarket windscreen/dash for the KLR that actually increased the angle of the windscreen, so it was able to throw air over the rider. Still, larger windscreens are bad for offroading because they tend to smack you in the face when you go up a hill.

Loving that helmet.Sorry if any1 before has asked what it is.WHat is it?

Isn't it funny how that works? I actually prefer my DRZ at freeway speeds over the KLR witth the mini windscreen because smooth air hits me all over, rather than buffeted air getting directed square at the middle of my helmet :)

TPI has a 1 inch shorter kickstand available now by the way

Would be better when you review an older bike, that you tell us what all modifications are done to it... The windshield is not factory. Also I bet the owner, or a previous owner has installed a lowering kit and didn't swap out the kickstand.. My Gen 2 doesn't have a KLR issue from the factory.

Good video!!! that about the kickstand is true, it is a problem for me too because you have to find a parking without any opposite inclination even that I am tall, that bike is a heavy one (200kg). riding a highway is not to bad even that I feel without power sometimes but a bit better than DRZ 400 (I had before a DRZ 2006) but off road beacuse KLR is heavier I feel less confidence to ride; then for me DRZ was more enjoyable. anyway, is a good review. I've had KLR for 6 months I am falling in love, things to change(1st. mirrors). how about if I change the exhaust I am thinking vance & Hines. is it goona work better?what do you think?

@eveRide

9 жыл бұрын

luis antonio Ah man as for sound I LOVE *****'s Two Brother's exhaust. It's quite loud, though... so for longer trips it might be a bit fatiguing, but oh it just sounds SOOOOOO good! I'm not sure if exhausts do a TON for power... MrDuhfactor would know a lot more about that :)

Yeeeah Robert! 7500mi in 6 months? That's absolutely fantastic!

Must say the review did sound quite negative, but I heard the good and I still feel like I may buy one... I'd have to agree with you about the fairings too, kinda old school and chunky. But regarding the side stand- wont it sit comfortable with bars turned in? I live in a windy place ha. Is the bike generally good value though? Thanks

@eveRide

9 жыл бұрын

dewi cripps The bike is definitely a good value! It's actually my bike of choice for the upcoming 3000 mile adventure!

@MrBadApple999

9 жыл бұрын

Yea if you turn the bars in left it goes down at least 2 inchs, I only have the side stand and only reason id get a middle is for maintenance (tire changes, etc)

is there no part 2?

Thanks Doc!

I own a DR650 and I haven't ridden a KLR yet but I'm sure you're not giving it the credit it deserves.

I like your review. Can you tell me what style helmet that is? I have a modular full face now but I think something like you have on is the way to go for dual sport.

@eveRide

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbin! It's an AFX DS39 (or FX39) hi-viz. You can get them for about $80 on a really good deal, and I have really liked mine.

@anooseholay

10 жыл бұрын

Excellent review. I am going to buy a KLR and it's nice to see what people do and don't like about them.

Add the KLR dash and tilt the windshield forward for better wind deflection. Also add a flood aux light and the headlight turning does not matter as much.

@AlanTrades

5 жыл бұрын

Lower it 1 inch, crash bar. Heated grips, klr dash, power panel, double take mirror, Sargent seat, progressive springs, bar riser. Low kickstand, hardbags, fork brace, lower front fender, led bulbs, 16 tooth front sprocket, acerbis hand guards. Skid plate and magnetic drain bolt, brake resoivor cover, safety kickstand bypass. You're done!

@AlanTrades

5 жыл бұрын

I believe that's around 3 grand in mods