Видео

I accidentally went past the preload setting and it reverted to the lowest setting. Will this cause damage? I had the bike on a center stand that I installed.

Whenever I start having thoughts of trading my 22 KLR for something else, I’m gonna slap some sense into myself by watching this video. Thank you sir. BTW, here’s something I posted on a KLR fb group awhile back. Ok. I’ve got a little rant. Well, not really a rant, just some things I’ve been thinking about regarding the KLR. In the dual sport/adventure bike world we hear a lot of talk about the “unicorn bike”. I see a lot of people saying things like, “If only they would make a 450 with 12 inches of suspension travel, 13 inches of ground clearance, fuel injection, 70hp, 70lb/ft torque, 300lbs wet weight, 5,000 mile service intervals, capable of long distance travel as well as being a monster in the dirt, and keep the price at $10,000 or less, that would be the unicorn bike.” That’s true. With those kind of unrealistic expectations, something like that would be a unicorn bike, because unicorns don’t exist. With the KLR650, we have a motorcycle that’s been around since 1987. Minus the 3 years it was out of production, that’s a 33 year track record of durable, reliable service. This is a bike that is capable of on and off road travel. It has long range capability with a large fuel tank, a pretty decently comfortable stock seat, wind protection that has only improved through it’s 3 generations of production, and a factory tail rack to strap cargo to. Long maintenance intervals, proven reliability, a huge pool of knowledge about the bike coming from it’s legion of fans, and wide availability of parts and accessories. All this for an msrp of around $6900. Not to mention the awesome experiences and adventures that this long standing bike has taken so many people on. From riding across town to riding across the planet. These stories could fill the New York Public Library. The world of dual sport/adventure motorcycles has grown and developed over many years, and yet no motorcycle has been able check all the boxes that the KLR650 has. As the adventure bike industry runs around frenetically trying to find that mystical creature that looks like a horse with a horn on it’s head, I imagine the KLR650 sitting quietly in the corner, watching, and saying to itself, with a slight grin, “They’ll come around.” I submit to you this. We’ve had the unicorn motorcycle this entire time since 1987. We just got too busy chasing shiny objects to notice it. Rant complete. Please be sure to tip your waitress. Now I’m gonna go grab a fire extinguisher and get ready for the flames.

> While you're not going to be drag racing other bikes from the lights Two days ago I kept stomping an S1000RR light to light. Not the first time. He was super pissed. Today same with a GSXR750, although he was better natured about it! Above 80km/hr, of course, I would have been a speck in his rear view mirror. But with the torquey engine, their acceleration off zero is stellar.

Well done mate idid exactly the same thing yesterday

More air and more _____????

Why doesn't kawasaki already unlock 10% more power from the factory?

Bonjour 🙋 klr 💚 savez-vous si l'on peut importer le Kawasaki klr 650 en France 🇨🇵 🗼 Merci 🙋 de me répondre ... 👍 😅

The KLR is a 80 20 on road biased bike.if your going to ride anymore off road than that get a DR650.make sure your rear wheel is squared up with the frame and it will go straight down the road at any speed.I use measurements to the center of the axle bolt to align the rear wheel, not the marks on the adjusters, they have some play in them.the valves are tight from the factory,I re shimmed mine at 2000 miles and picked up about 5hp according to the seat of my pants.mitas e07+ will be your best, longest lasting tire for what the bike is made for.if you think you need an off road nobby you need a different bike, not a 500 lb klr for mostly off road.RK o ring mid priced chain still looks new and hasn't needed adjustment yet with 10,000 miles on it, factory chain was slinging rollers at 9000.it doesn't like cross winds.I lost fuel mileage with 16t front sprocket, your results may vary.I ride daily and the factory battery is 2.5 years old and still going strong.I run rotella t4 for 17.00 a gallon at Walmart and change it every 3500 miles or so.I change the filter every other change.Im at 19000 miles and it's about time for brake pads.so far no real issues with the bike.I also loosen the doohickey and rap it with a rubber mallet when I change oil.I can testify that it will do 78-80 mph according to the speedometer,on the freeway all day long with no problem and tops out at around 102 indicated with a tailwind and me on it AFTER the valve adjustment, before was around 96mph and I weigh 155lbs soaking wet.mine has the fuel pump recall but I haven't had it done yet.I have many bikes and the KLR does what it was made to do, mostly on road,a gravel road or well kept trail from time to time,if you try to do what it isn't made for you will be disappointed.I have all three generations of the fjr for going fast and long distance riding,I have a DR 650 for more serious off road but not serious enough to load up the truck and trailer,a two stroke kx 250 for serious off roading,jumps, wheelies etc.,a DRZ400SM for hoonigan type riding and the KLR for all day every day commuting, going to the store, running errands and to explore gravel roads I never been down before and stuff like that.get the right bike for the job and don't waste your time putting big nobbys and trying to soup up the KLR,it will only get stuck, fall over,wear you out and go slow.

Mitas e07+ is THE ONLY tires I'll put on my klr.they aren't 90% off road but the KLR isn't a 90% off road bike.if 90% of your time will be spent off road then get a DR650 and get rid of the KLR.the KLR is a 80 20 on road biased bike and people need to realize that before buying tires that aren't made for what the bike was made for in the first place.mitas e07+ will do what you need it to do on road and last forever and it works great for the occasional fire road and mild to moderate trails.which is what the bike is for.if you plan on riding anything gnarlier than that ditch the klr all together, nevermind tires.knobbies aren't going to help a 600 lb bike get down a muddy trail, just dig a deeper hole.

No gear indicator?

What exhaust are you using?

With the wobbly on highway would say the tires I have a 2017 with 60k and ride up to 130km/hour no problems Normally keep it 110-120km/h

I do have a KLR, bought it a year ago, it's my first bike, and I love it so far!

Thanks for the detials mentioned of the bags, very very decent review!!! Thank you so much, Ben!! ❤❤🔥🔥

Wow your klr is eating the fuel...I'm getting 22 to 24 kms/ltr

The biggest problem I see with the gen 3 is the additional weight over the gen 2, last year I did Melbourne - Cairn return on a gen 2 including back roads and dirt tracks where possible but that did include a couple of 800 km days on the highway, suspension is really the only thing that could do with an upgrade, a couple of weeks ago it was an 1800km trip around the Vic high country and it handled everything it got pointed at, 410km range before reserve, power is "adequate", only mod from stock is an extended gear lever

Was torn between this and the T7. However, I'm leaning towards the klr. This will do everything I want an adv to do, at a much cheaper price than the Tenere, as sweet as the Tenere is. It also has a larger tank for better range.

why no photo of you and the other large male on the klr650 LOL

I think if you switch sides that the extra strap may run around the rear to attach the bags together.

Is the neutral thing related to pegs/shifter gap? I did Nice CNC pegs which required that I change the shifter position. Later when I bought Enduro style boots I bought a Tusk shifter (longer) but that was because of the boot not the pegs.

I had an aftermarket exhaust on my KLR for one season. I put the stock back on, as it has a spark arrestor on it, and I didn’t enjoy the loud exhaust while riding forest trails. It didn’t seem to change performance characteristics, either way. To each their own.

Great video. Ive ran a lot of NiceCNC products. From the fender bag to thete mini fairing kit. Vid was pretty informative. Gave ya a sub. We gotta help each other out. RUclips hasnt been taking care of us little guys latley. Keep the vids coming.

Good video :) - Run the bags under the seat if you can - velcro will meet and the bags will hang lower - At least how that's how mine work but I don't have a KLR

Hhahahahaha The KLR is an antiquated turd!!!!

I swear you have a doppleganger on a youtube channel called that pedal show. Dan from the show does Brazilian ju jitsu as well 😂

I brought a 2015 model in Brisbane this year and rode it across the Simpson and down to Melbourne pretty much stock ( i added better pegs and usb charger). It smoked it. I would add crash bars, better exhaust and look into front shocks improvements to help out. They are great solid dependable bikes.

I’ve owned cruisers, sports cruisers old CB’s & ridden sports bikes for 30 years and there is something intangible about my 03 KLR it’s simple and makes riding fun again for some reason.

Where in Oz are you

The klr650 is fun to ride but it's a dog it's not for the interstate it's for back roads and riding around town

2016 Camo KLR. Old bloke, never been on a bike before. Bolted on racks and soft bags then panniers. Carry too much camping gear, I like to be comfy. Road trips and camping around Tassies lakes country. Does everything I need, and more. Learned early to not drop it. But she can be picked up, dusted off and away we go. Love it. Not getting anything else...

I got a set of the OEM pannier racks for US $37 from cycleparts nation. They're not as beefy as yours, but they have made a couple long road trips and taken a few falls with no problems. I had to grind off a couple tabs for them to accept my soft luggage. I would like to have the panels for the rotopax cans, though. Nice video!

Its a klr anything will work! Thats what makes then special!

Very cheap option brother.....keep up the good work

💯

Hello do u have the companies name for the fork brace that u got in one of our videos

thank you great video and very helpful

change the klr fender to a klx fender, will take the highway wobble away.

Greetings, As always another brilliant detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the KLR

Honest representation of this bike. I would rate it a little higher than you have. I’m 53 6’3 and just shy of 100 kegs. This bike has a very forgiving nature and is well suited for someone who wants a bit of everything. I went for a ride with some young guys last weekend and when we stopped for lunch they were amazed that I was never far behind and sometimes breathing down their neck. They were on enduros and it made me pretty happy with my purchase. A bit of a key though is to get on the bike and practice key skills such as obstacles and power slides. I can lift the front wheel when needed but I think I would really push the envelope with the rear suspension on a large obstacle. Great video Thanks

I’ve never seen a more perfect road for the KLR.

Great video. At 57 I've not ridden for twenty years, after always being on a motorcycle earlier in my life. A '22+ klr adv or crf 300 rally are at the top of my short list, and the klr keeps popping to the top.

$800 for a muffler !!!

Seems like a lot of money to spend on a theoretical gain of 10%. Is there even any evidence (measured) that 10% is achieved?

It came from the dealer, I can’t seem to find it. Thinking about the tusk Olympus

I had a Kawasaki tank bag on my gen 2, it was held on by magnets. I’m now looking at a tusk large tank bag. The bag is held on by traps

Bando originating from Burma. Under Phil Dunlup

18 years act, I was in black belt magazine with my coach in October 2014, not very active for the last 3 years. I do follow the ifc fights and I’m an avid weight lifter who diet all year around. In a retired police officer with 31 years of service

Pearl Wells

Ive fallen down the KLR rabbit hole. The ugliest, dumbest looking bike, but i want one SO BAD!