I don't think I have ever heard the words... "I am a big fan of these D605s." I ain't hatin', just never heard them words, I still have mine from when I bought my KLX new in '21, and no one will take them off my hands. Great video, the new plastics really fixed the Fugly this bike has had for a few years, and the LeD coming stock is a welcome addition.
I didnt like the new headlight at first, but now after being around it I like it better. And if u dont mind a mild rant, here it goes LOL. I put these tires on all my dual sports. The 605's biggest downfall is the owners are usually new to offroad, dont have their sag set correctly so the front pushes, and never adjust their psi offroad. Just adjusting the psi to 14 front / 12 rear makes a huge difference cuz most people are skating on 1/2" of rubber @ 22psi. They are horrible in mud though. I literally ride my dual sports 2-3x more cuz of these tires, now Im putting on 150 mile days exploring anywhere instead of not wanting to hit a ton of pavement with a buzzy boring ride from knobbies. 25hp doesnt need rear rimlocks, they never need balancing if u put valve at yellow dot. BUT...had I not had the last 6 years riding desert, mnt and woods on crf450x, yz250fx, and kdx I never would have learned all the little tricks of adjusting sag to the front for steering or matching psi to terrain.
@@tieoneon1614 I appreciate a good tire rant! I actually don't mind the D605 as a tire, the longevity seems there, and its road manners are great for what I would call a 70 off and 30 on road tire. I think the reason it and I never agreed was that I do a lot of my riding in the mud, wet logs, and wet rocks of NH and I found that the side of the tire just didn't have the bite to pull you out of some of the ruts or terrain I found myself in. As for other riders, and their experience I can't speak on too much, but I know most people quickly go to a Tusk or Perilli. I went Kenda a few runs a go and I haven't or will not turn back, on the road they are ... questionable at best, but off road they meet the needs I need with me and my crew. Your experience really speaks through to, cause I don't think at 25hp I have the need for a rim lock unless I am dropping psi a lot and with how much we jump on and off pavement here in New England, dicking around with your psi is just too much work. So we run about 18 psi so we don't pinch flat baby heads and call it there. If I am ever in your neighborhood I will drop of that pair of 605s, still got 80% tread.
I'm sure you know how capable the KLX300 is. Matt, the guy ahead of me on the Husky TE300 in my last video, rode one for a few years and it hung right in with all the Euro Queens in the hard stuff. But one of first times out with it, something submerged in the mud clipped that loop guard on the frame, bent it up and cracked open the water pump like an egg...Get a good skid plate on this guy 😉 I always hated the the headlight on the KLX300, to my eye, this new style is major improvement 👍
Yeah i like the smaller headlight after being around it more, just dont like that it doesnt cover the display fully anymore. Im not going to run a skidplate. This is my 3rd version of this bike, and Iv never had anything close to make me think me personally would need one. However i do have a new plastic one from my KDX that might fit, so someday i might retro fit it. I HATE metal skidplates, spent the damn money on the 2" foam for the DRZ plate cuz it was noisey.
@@tieoneon1614 New England is so rocky a skid plate is mandatory.. as Matt found out. So you know the KLX was only a few weeks old, he took to the dealer for them to repair. They took one look at it, said it was a rider fault and not covered under the warranty. The kick in the nuts is, the dealer said there was "frame damage" from the bent loop and the only way they would repair it was a full frame replacement. The estimate was $4900! Luckily for Matt, I hooked him up with local guy that was able to repair the case and fix the frame for $700..
I just bought one (klx300) today 7/27/24. It’s a 2024 in the gray. It was $5499 plus all the other bs TTL. I was riding a 21 CRF300L. Older rider here (62). Thanks for the vid. ✌🏻
Getting on the KLX from the DRZ feel like u are actually getting on an enduro bike, feels 50lb lighter. Its putzy, geared too high, choked up and the engine is really tight before break in. This one took 200 miles, then can feel it pull a little harder. With just a 13t sprocket and snorkel out it quick, not fast. Power offroad is perfect
u only save 4lbs with an aftermarket exhaust that costs over $300. Iv had the Q4 and Yoshi on these, not obnoxious loud but the power vs price wasnt worth it.
@@tieoneon1614 have you seen how some people are cutting slits with a grinder on their KLX exhaust and claiming more hp? Not sure if it adds obnoxious loud sound or not?
@@jeffg3895 Im thinking bout doing that at a later date. My concern though is if it might F it up, LOL. In theory it should help a little at higher rpm, and release backed up heat. Best Dual Sport has a riding vid after doing it, its quiet so the cuts were after the baffling.
@@tieoneon1614 I kinda wish I tried it before coughing up the money for the Delkovic. Oh welll the black carbon Delkovic sure looks nice. What state do you live in? I’m in Oregon.
I just put up another vid about easy hp gains and going to do another tomorrow bout the all the stuff I put on so far, and took off LOL. Its a great bike it doesnt need much
I got mine in July before the $400 rebate, was around $8k out the door with a good local shop, sad I didn't wait for the rebate. I'm loving the green/black on mine. Be warned with that Allen Key for the left side, as the toolkit fails to include it, so if you drop it on trail you'll be stuck smacking it or pulling on the mirror to re-position it unless you add one to your kit.
A rebate? Sounds like a scam. A facade sale. Like if u spend 80k on a tesla theyll forgive 8k of the taxes i already dont even owe. What is it? Is it a scam or do they actually charge you less for the bike?
Great! Prepared to be under whelmed at first with the motor, the break in period is 150 miles "trying" to stay under 4k rpms and with the oem snorkel it cant breathe + its geared way too high. My last two took 300-400 miles if i remember right for the motor to loosen up and made a noticeable difference in power. Im keeping this one quiet though! Getting antsy to gear it down and ring it out soon.
Was going to buy this this week, but I got an onyx rcr. I’m kind of waiting on reviews of the 2024 701.. maybe I’ll come thru n test ride urs 😂.. enjoy
They arent speed demons on the street. But they have smooth controls and zero vibrations like a street bike, and light so they are fun to ring them out in town and backroads instead of holding back a bigger bike. Power and handling dirt roads, trails is where it feels at home.
Looks like the Headlight and the rear light is very similar to the KLR 650. Idk.. Starting to wonder if I should have got the KLX 300 vs the KLR 650. Though with a slip pipe and airbox mod on the KLR I have a lot more power. Ohh and I second what you are saying about the Big Dealerships, its horrible dealing with them. My wife went to buy the KLR for me as kind of a "surprise" although we had talked about it a lot... But yeah... she knew exactly what she wanted, and got dinked around for 3 hours, and then still... I got home and the paperwork I got had a different VIN on it, so then I had to go back and get the right paperwork, and not to mention, inside the book was a completely blank "pre-sale checklist" haha. Which... I went through everything anyway, but still... Back to my point, I love the KLR 650 for on the Highway but that heavy bike is very hard to ride in anything soft. Just too much weight up front. I do like the 650 adventure with the OEM LED lights and hard Paniers though, and then I find out that in my state the law says "You must have at least 1 but no more than 2 headlights" Not that its a good idea to run the "fog lights" on the road, but on the backroads where there are dear and whatnot I like to run em.
Amen on the stealth exhaust systems. Dirt bikers with loud ring dings is what is causing dirt bikers to lose access to riding areas all over the country. Nice motorcycle man
I was looking online for a taller seat and im not finding much. Seat Concepts doesnt offer a taller option for some reason. I do see Guts racing offers taller foam for the KLX250S. Is the seat on the 2024 the same as those bikes?
Yes its the same seat. I put a Lust Racing Jack up Link in +1.4" that works great, also evens up the sag if u are heavier than 200lbs. Raises rear of bike a little over an inch. Im 6'2 and it feels good if u like enduro bike feel.
@@tieoneon1614 perfect thanks. Yeah I was looking to get some more peg to seat distance for my knees. Tried an aftermarket seat pad which got me the height but feels like you're flossing when sitting😆. I'm still thinking about the jack up link too although that Cogent rear spring Derek used looks pretty beefy!
Great bike, I always buy my bikes from someone that but 4,500 miles and stopped using it. Those are the best deals. You gotta wait and constantly check websites but its work it. I got my klx300 for 4,750. Highly recommend you go slightly used instead.
Theres some really good deals right now in Midwest, one i just seen one with 800 miles for $3995. But I dont like the older green/silver engine color scheme. I buy/sell a ton of bikes and thats normally what I do also. Instead of waiting another year for this color to hit resale i just went and bought it, knowing its exactly what i wanted.
I have the tuner, pipe, sprockets from my previous efi 250 that fit. But honestly Im really happy with the power from just the snorkel out, 13t and MX chain. The snorkel and chain both made a difference as I did them seperately to feel. Im keeping this one quiet
Im surprised u noticed little San Andreas there, lol. Its a future rental. Lots of upgrades are in store for future and most likely tearing the garage down to redo its floor and driveway.
It feels like a 30 hp engine, after its broken it, 1 tooth down on front sprocket and air snorkel removed where the DRZ feels like a 40hp engine.. The difference is how refined these are : brakes, clutch, throttle, and zero vibrations. AND the biggest difference is offroad. This chassis was originally the 250/300R, an actual trail bike. Very nimble and light feeling on single track and woods riding. The handling is night and day difference offroad as the DRZ feels like a heavy street bike. They both are outstanding bikes, depends on where u ride more.
@@tieoneon1614 The DRZ does feel heavy on trails. I've put a lot of trails miles on mine, but don't really do much trail riding on it nowadays. I love to get on my DRZ and do all day ride on forest service type roads... like 100-150 miles, or as long as it's still daylight.
@@DualSportDoug I did the same on mine this fall. Mines actually a KLX400 since Im a Kawi guy. I bought it to fix and flip, ended up liking it a lot and for awhile thought it was gonna be my keeper. I also had a 01 400E at the time {turned out to be Pastrana's, got some solid ID and paperwork on that and sold it for a mint} and prefered that cuz of the lighter weight and more power while being quiet. But after awhile i missed the KLX chassis and prefer ringing the neck of smaller motors/better handling than holding back the throttle on powerful bikes.
How would this be for a big guy? I’m 6’3 and 270 . I am looking at the DRZ400 and worried about the power on that. Like the color, price and that it fuel injection
Might be a bit under powered if u plan on riding +65mph a lot. Definitely handle better offroad than a DRZ though. Derek Dual Sport has same bike, is your size. Plenty of riding vids to listen also. Im 6'2 220lbs, does everything I want. I have a Lust Racing 1.4" Jack Up Link in that would work good for u too. Compensates for not putting a heavier rear spring in for weight distribution front/rear.
@@tieoneon1614 cool, I will check those videos out. So you didn’t change the suspension at all? Also, I’m not worried about 65+ on freeways anymore. I got a short 20mile round trip commute that I can stay off interstates. Thanks
@@michaeltaylor3257 I didnt put heavier springs in. I like how it feels with just clicker adjustments. Iv tightened the preload on previous 2 KLX and it was too stiff, it might work for u. But like i said the Lust Racing Link +1.4" would benefit u big time. Cheap and easy.
U would have to call the dealer, BUT i should just be a sales tax % for your zip code, and the cost of the license plate/title. If they have service fee's, doc fee's, freight etc its them trying to make $. Call around and ask for an out the door price. The big dealers are always $800-1000 more but sometimes they are the only ones that have the bike, so people pay it vs driving 10 hours 2 states away for a cheaper price.
is this the same bike as the 300 KLXr? bout with all the other stuff necessary to street ride? I live in a country that doesn't sell this bike and a guy is selling a really nice KLX 300R that he made street-legal.
@@Dave-sw2dm..... because nothing has changed on the chassis/body since 2009-2023. Headlight, rear tail, plastics, seat material. Exactly what the title of video says
@@tieoneon1614 , OK. Interesting. Guess I am glad I opted for the 2021 SM version then to replace my 2012. Much better brakes, suspension, power, top speed, fuel injection, and a set of dual sport wheels from a 2009 onward should mount up easily if I want to explore muddy trails again.
@@americandude3825 they are really, really putzy when new before engine is broken in. And they are geared too high oem, and snorkel chokes it off. 2 of those are free, the sprocket is $19. They are not powerful but quick after that, 0-60 around 7 seconds with me at 215lbs.
Two color seats are really nice looking. I remember years ago when my DR350SE had a two color seat, then eventually Suzuki did it on the DRZ400S/SM
I don't think I have ever heard the words... "I am a big fan of these D605s." I ain't hatin', just never heard them words, I still have mine from when I bought my KLX new in '21, and no one will take them off my hands. Great video, the new plastics really fixed the Fugly this bike has had for a few years, and the LeD coming stock is a welcome addition.
I didnt like the new headlight at first, but now after being around it I like it better. And if u dont mind a mild rant, here it goes LOL. I put these tires on all my dual sports. The 605's biggest downfall is the owners are usually new to offroad, dont have their sag set correctly so the front pushes, and never adjust their psi offroad. Just adjusting the psi to 14 front / 12 rear makes a huge difference cuz most people are skating on 1/2" of rubber @ 22psi. They are horrible in mud though. I literally ride my dual sports 2-3x more cuz of these tires, now Im putting on 150 mile days exploring anywhere instead of not wanting to hit a ton of pavement with a buzzy boring ride from knobbies. 25hp doesnt need rear rimlocks, they never need balancing if u put valve at yellow dot. BUT...had I not had the last 6 years riding desert, mnt and woods on crf450x, yz250fx, and kdx I never would have learned all the little tricks of adjusting sag to the front for steering or matching psi to terrain.
@@tieoneon1614 I appreciate a good tire rant! I actually don't mind the D605 as a tire, the longevity seems there, and its road manners are great for what I would call a 70 off and 30 on road tire. I think the reason it and I never agreed was that I do a lot of my riding in the mud, wet logs, and wet rocks of NH and I found that the side of the tire just didn't have the bite to pull you out of some of the ruts or terrain I found myself in. As for other riders, and their experience I can't speak on too much, but I know most people quickly go to a Tusk or Perilli. I went Kenda a few runs a go and I haven't or will not turn back, on the road they are ... questionable at best, but off road they meet the needs I need with me and my crew. Your experience really speaks through to, cause I don't think at 25hp I have the need for a rim lock unless I am dropping psi a lot and with how much we jump on and off pavement here in New England, dicking around with your psi is just too much work. So we run about 18 psi so we don't pinch flat baby heads and call it there. If I am ever in your neighborhood I will drop of that pair of 605s, still got 80% tread.
I'm sure you know how capable the KLX300 is. Matt, the guy ahead of me on the Husky TE300 in my last video, rode one for a few years and it hung right in with all the Euro Queens in the hard stuff. But one of first times out with it, something submerged in the mud clipped that loop guard on the frame, bent it up and cracked open the water pump like an egg...Get a good skid plate on this guy 😉
I always hated the the headlight on the KLX300, to my eye, this new style is major improvement 👍
Yeah i like the smaller headlight after being around it more, just dont like that it doesnt cover the display fully anymore. Im not going to run a skidplate. This is my 3rd version of this bike, and Iv never had anything close to make me think me personally would need one. However i do have a new plastic one from my KDX that might fit, so someday i might retro fit it. I HATE metal skidplates, spent the damn money on the 2" foam for the DRZ plate cuz it was noisey.
@@tieoneon1614 New England is so rocky a skid plate is mandatory.. as Matt found out. So you know the KLX was only a few weeks old, he took to the dealer for them to repair. They took one look at it, said it was a rider fault and not covered under the warranty. The kick in the nuts is, the dealer said there was "frame damage" from the bent loop and the only way they would repair it was a full frame replacement. The estimate was $4900! Luckily for Matt, I hooked him up with local guy that was able to repair the case and fix the frame for $700..
Love these bikes. I can’t wait till my son and I do a ride together and he’s on his own.
I just bought one (klx300) today 7/27/24. It’s a 2024 in the gray. It was $5499 plus all the other bs TTL. I was riding a 21 CRF300L. Older rider here (62). Thanks for the vid. ✌🏻
Been some really good deals with Kawi! I just got a $1k rebate on a KLR too
Looks good! I just got one and I love it!
Im selling my DRZ and KDX cuz this does both their jobs. And will be ahead on $
Oh hey man, you got the one I want 😂. I’m gonna miss my 3x3 and FCR drz, but I’m really hooked on the idea of this bike. Enjoy it man.
Getting on the KLX from the DRZ feel like u are actually getting on an enduro bike, feels 50lb lighter. Its putzy, geared too high, choked up and the engine is really tight before break in. This one took 200 miles, then can feel it pull a little harder. With just a 13t sprocket and snorkel out it quick, not fast. Power offroad is perfect
@@tieoneon1614 looking forward to it, enjoy the bike brother. Be safe in this “secret riding spots” lol
I like quiet bikes too, but that exhaust weighs like 21 pounds or something crazy. The Delkovic pipe with the baffle in sounds pretty smooth.
u only save 4lbs with an aftermarket exhaust that costs over $300. Iv had the Q4 and Yoshi on these, not obnoxious loud but the power vs price wasnt worth it.
@@tieoneon1614 have you seen how some people are cutting slits with a grinder on their KLX exhaust and claiming more hp? Not sure if it adds obnoxious loud sound or not?
@@jeffg3895 Im thinking bout doing that at a later date. My concern though is if it might F it up, LOL. In theory it should help a little at higher rpm, and release backed up heat. Best Dual Sport has a riding vid after doing it, its quiet so the cuts were after the baffling.
@@tieoneon1614 I kinda wish I tried it before coughing up the money for the Delkovic. Oh welll the black carbon Delkovic sure looks nice. What state do you live in? I’m in Oregon.
@@jeffg3895 oh yeah, the do look great. Im in northern WI
Thanks for your review!
I just put up another vid about easy hp gains and going to do another tomorrow bout the all the stuff I put on so far, and took off LOL. Its a great bike it doesnt need much
I got mine in July before the $400 rebate, was around $8k out the door with a good local shop, sad I didn't wait for the rebate. I'm loving the green/black on mine. Be warned with that Allen Key for the left side, as the toolkit fails to include it, so if you drop it on trail you'll be stuck smacking it or pulling on the mirror to re-position it unless you add one to your kit.
The new green looks good.
A rebate? Sounds like a scam. A facade sale. Like if u spend 80k on a tesla theyll forgive 8k of the taxes i already dont even owe. What is it? Is it a scam or do they actually charge you less for the bike?
dawg , manafacturers give incentives to buy, hence a rebate. sometimes on old models too. it aint that deep @@TheAnnoyingBoss
Gray looks soo good.
Love your vid! Spot on ! Looking foward follow up!😊
Looks amazing hoping to get this same bike and color next week
Great! Prepared to be under whelmed at first with the motor, the break in period is 150 miles "trying" to stay under 4k rpms and with the oem snorkel it cant breathe + its geared way too high. My last two took 300-400 miles if i remember right for the motor to loosen up and made a noticeable difference in power. Im keeping this one quiet though! Getting antsy to gear it down and ring it out soon.
Love this bike man.
Thanks for the video. I have a '21 klx 300, and a '22 klx 300 sm. I try to watch all of the KLX videos I can find.
Lol
Was going to buy this this week, but I got an onyx rcr. I’m kind of waiting on reviews of the 2024 701.. maybe I’ll come thru n test ride urs 😂.. enjoy
They arent speed demons on the street. But they have smooth controls and zero vibrations like a street bike, and light so they are fun to ring them out in town and backroads instead of holding back a bigger bike. Power and handling dirt roads, trails is where it feels at home.
Looks like the Headlight and the rear light is very similar to the KLR 650. Idk.. Starting to wonder if I should have got the KLX 300 vs the KLR 650. Though with a slip pipe and airbox mod on the KLR I have a lot more power. Ohh and I second what you are saying about the Big Dealerships, its horrible dealing with them. My wife went to buy the KLR for me as kind of a "surprise" although we had talked about it a lot... But yeah... she knew exactly what she wanted, and got dinked around for 3 hours, and then still... I got home and the paperwork I got had a different VIN on it, so then I had to go back and get the right paperwork, and not to mention, inside the book was a completely blank "pre-sale checklist" haha. Which... I went through everything anyway, but still... Back to my point, I love the KLR 650 for on the Highway but that heavy bike is very hard to ride in anything soft. Just too much weight up front. I do like the 650 adventure with the OEM LED lights and hard Paniers though, and then I find out that in my state the law says "You must have at least 1 but no more than 2 headlights" Not that its a good idea to run the "fog lights" on the road, but on the backroads where there are dear and whatnot I like to run em.
I love quiet bikes..I also ride Secret Areas..where u wanna be Silent
Amen on the stealth exhaust systems. Dirt bikers with loud ring dings is what is causing dirt bikers to lose access to riding areas all over the country. Nice motorcycle man
I was looking online for a taller seat and im not finding much. Seat Concepts doesnt offer a taller option for some reason. I do see Guts racing offers taller foam for the KLX250S. Is the seat on the 2024 the same as those bikes?
Yes its the same seat. I put a Lust Racing Jack up Link in +1.4" that works great, also evens up the sag if u are heavier than 200lbs. Raises rear of bike a little over an inch. Im 6'2 and it feels good if u like enduro bike feel.
@@tieoneon1614 perfect thanks. Yeah I was looking to get some more peg to seat distance for my knees. Tried an aftermarket seat pad which got me the height but feels like you're flossing when sitting😆. I'm still thinking about the jack up link too although that Cogent rear spring Derek used looks pretty beefy!
Best price I've found so far, $7200. otd . Really want one and I still don't know why.😅
That still isnt bad, considering some states have higher registration and taxes.
I love the helmet 🪖 lock 🔐
looks like its gonna be a zip tie for me, lol.
What’s the fluid behind the extra fender piece on the left side? Looks like windshield wiper fluid 😊. Ride safe.
Assumed it was the blinker fluid rez...
Thats the coolest Resevoir.
Do a video on the rear fender mod when you get to it.
I probably will do it springtime. Im not one to video myself working but I will go over what the wires look like and how/where to disconnect them.
My 23 300sm has the same radiator fan with the downspout.
Really? I didnt know that, i read that it was new for '24.
I have used my helmet lock one time. I always forget it is there and just carry my helmet.
Great bike, I always buy my bikes from someone that but 4,500 miles and stopped using it. Those are the best deals. You gotta wait and constantly check websites but its work it. I got my klx300 for 4,750.
Highly recommend you go slightly used instead.
Theres some really good deals right now in Midwest, one i just seen one with 800 miles for $3995. But I dont like the older green/silver engine color scheme. I buy/sell a ton of bikes and thats normally what I do also. Instead of waiting another year for this color to hit resale i just went and bought it, knowing its exactly what i wanted.
open up the air box, get a tune, aftermarket exhaust, change sprocket one tooth lower, it’s a new bike runs real good.
I have the tuner, pipe, sprockets from my previous efi 250 that fit. But honestly Im really happy with the power from just the snorkel out, 13t and MX chain. The snorkel and chain both made a difference as I did them seperately to feel. Im keeping this one quiet
Can you tell brand tires and sizes I like to get tires like that and get rid of street tires
Dunlop D605 4.10-18 and 3,00-21. They are great dual sport tires. Drop psi offroad and they work good
@@tieoneon1614 my stock tires are 17 ? Klx300 sm
@@angelomilano3167 then why are u asking me???
Sorry mine klx 300 sm has 17” wheels 2021
Great bike. Horrible crack in your floor bro. Damn I would fix that man. But I love the gray color on the bike
Im surprised u noticed little San Andreas there, lol. Its a future rental. Lots of upgrades are in store for future and most likely tearing the garage down to redo its floor and driveway.
Does your bike have 17” wheels
Were did you purchase this? Great price.
Holcombe WI. He just a green one, same price.
I have the same fear about getting one of these (and it seeming gutless) after having ridden a DRZ since 2006.
It feels like a 30 hp engine, after its broken it, 1 tooth down on front sprocket and air snorkel removed where the DRZ feels like a 40hp engine.. The difference is how refined these are : brakes, clutch, throttle, and zero vibrations. AND the biggest difference is offroad. This chassis was originally the 250/300R, an actual trail bike. Very nimble and light feeling on single track and woods riding. The handling is night and day difference offroad as the DRZ feels like a heavy street bike. They both are outstanding bikes, depends on where u ride more.
@@tieoneon1614 The DRZ does feel heavy on trails. I've put a lot of trails miles on mine, but don't really do much trail riding on it nowadays. I love to get on my DRZ and do all day ride on forest service type roads... like 100-150 miles, or as long as it's still daylight.
@@DualSportDoug I did the same on mine this fall. Mines actually a KLX400 since Im a Kawi guy. I bought it to fix and flip, ended up liking it a lot and for awhile thought it was gonna be my keeper. I also had a 01 400E at the time {turned out to be Pastrana's, got some solid ID and paperwork on that and sold it for a mint} and prefered that cuz of the lighter weight and more power while being quiet. But after awhile i missed the KLX chassis and prefer ringing the neck of smaller motors/better handling than holding back the throttle on powerful bikes.
How would this be for a big guy? I’m 6’3 and 270 . I am looking at the DRZ400 and worried about the power on that. Like the color, price and that it fuel injection
Might be a bit under powered if u plan on riding +65mph a lot. Definitely handle better offroad than a DRZ though. Derek Dual Sport has same bike, is your size. Plenty of riding vids to listen also. Im 6'2 220lbs, does everything I want. I have a Lust Racing 1.4" Jack Up Link in that would work good for u too. Compensates for not putting a heavier rear spring in for weight distribution front/rear.
@@tieoneon1614 cool, I will check those videos out. So you didn’t change the suspension at all? Also, I’m not worried about 65+ on freeways anymore. I got a short 20mile round trip commute that I can stay off interstates. Thanks
@@michaeltaylor3257 I didnt put heavier springs in. I like how it feels with just clicker adjustments. Iv tightened the preload on previous 2 KLX and it was too stiff, it might work for u. But like i said the Lust Racing Link +1.4" would benefit u big time. Cheap and easy.
What MX chain do you run?
The cheapest is Niche off Amazon. I got a RK this time. They do stretch quite a bit first 200 miles. But Im glad cuz I cut mine almost too short lol
Still no gear indicator?
I have never wanted a gear indicator on this, or any bike
Is it made in Japan?
I have a 2021. Any change to the instrument cluster ? Did the add a fuel gauge or gear indicator?
Nope, same one. I like it.
We can't get this bike in the uk.
How do you calculate tax tittle and fees I’m in Dallas tx
U would have to call the dealer, BUT i should just be a sales tax % for your zip code, and the cost of the license plate/title. If they have service fee's, doc fee's, freight etc its them trying to make $. Call around and ask for an out the door price. The big dealers are always $800-1000 more but sometimes they are the only ones that have the bike, so people pay it vs driving 10 hours 2 states away for a cheaper price.
is this the same bike as the 300 KLXr? bout with all the other stuff necessary to street ride? I live in a country that doesn't sell this bike and a guy is selling a really nice KLX 300R that he made street-legal.
Its 80% the same bike.
I clicked thinking this was a video that was going to talk about the changes since 2009. Guess there weren't any.
did u try listening? LOL
@@tieoneon1614 I listened to 80 percent before realizing that it was just what is new for 2024. Not the history of changes since 2009.
@@Dave-sw2dm..... because nothing has changed on the chassis/body since 2009-2023. Headlight, rear tail, plastics, seat material. Exactly what the title of video says
@@tieoneon1614 , OK. Interesting. Guess I am glad I opted for the 2021 SM version then to replace my 2012. Much better brakes, suspension, power, top speed, fuel injection, and a set of dual sport wheels from a 2009 onward should mount up easily if I want to explore muddy trails again.
@@Dave-sw2dm Not sure why u are arguing about the SM model differences when this is about the Dual Sport chassis.
I bought 23 klx300sm, did all mods and still a 🐷 Subaru outback yanked me on a straight away sold it with 700 miles. Got a 701 sm 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙
SM's and Subaru's certainly attract a "different" kind of male...LOL.
😂😂😂 ouch.
I drove a klx300 for an hour the other day. It was way nicer than the klx 230. But……it was still slow. Couldn’t get it over 63.
@@americandude3825 they are really, really putzy when new before engine is broken in. And they are geared too high oem, and snorkel chokes it off. 2 of those are free, the sprocket is $19. They are not powerful but quick after that, 0-60 around 7 seconds with me at 215lbs.
@@tieoneon1614 yes this one only had a few hundred miles. I’m 6’ 1” 245. And all stock.
"Politics" = FJB
Let’s go Brandon 😂
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finally got reverse Forks and they copied Honda
There is absolutley zero here relatable to Honda. And Kawis suspension is adjustable, Honda's isnt.
Хочу кавасаки 300. Україна.
Abs.."¿.¿
nope, no abs.
@@tieoneon1614 anyway very nice bike!!! And the colour unique!!
it would make a great electric bike. just get rid of that gas engine
Congrats on the dumbest comment on this thread.
dude my ebike is faster than that thing
Lmao sure
@@tbnr1492 I'm telling you it will walk all over that thing
While your charging your cute little E bike with electricity us gas bike guys just put more gas n go🤙🏽
No, it isnt. And Ebikes are for men that like to feel the wind on their vagina's.