I got the same bike last year off the showroom floor (I have a video of the initial walkaround on my channel). I was on a wait list for a Tenere 700, but needed something to replace my DRZ400 immediately. While I like the bike, I wish I had done more research. Lack of sixth gear and cruise control is noticeable on the highway. The T7 is double the HP for the same weight, with fully adjustable suspension and other perks. I do love the bike...it's stable, and does what I need to do, but am now looking seriously at the Aprillia Tuareg. I did a bunch of mods. The thing I do like about it si the livery color scheme. The 2024 Adventure green is great. What I am really upset about though is the upcharge for all the useless 'stuff' on the Adventure model. Here in Canada it cost nearly 3k over the S model, and I ended up replacing the plastic paniers and rack with Tusk and soft bags, Tusk forward crash bars, had to find specialized mounts for the lights, added an ABS shuttoff switch and added a foglight switch for the left hand (why they put it way over on the right side is beyond me). Sure, it's a good bike...I love any bike I am riding, but I would have gone with something more modern if I had been more patient. Aprillia Tuareg is looking like the best alternative...thanks for the video though!
Agree with you. Kinda in that same boat, feeling wise. It's fun, but yeah for the price, there's definitely a bunch of more powerful bikes available! Safe riding!
Might I suggest the new 2025 Triumph 800…?…. It’s got the same seat hight as the 660…835mm….. BUT with cruise control…. Quick shifter….. I’m currently on the tiger 660 and ALTHOUGH I totally love my bike…. I’m looking into it….. BUT at 6’….. might be a tad to low for you…..but when you ride the triple…. You NEVER go back
I actually just put them on for this video lol. In regular daily riding, I keep them off all the time. Makes it easier to swing my leg over without them on lol
I think alot of people don't do their research beforehand. They don't realize how slow they are. And alot of people want that super fast/rush feeling while riding. Like 80% of used ones I've seen online are under 1000 miles. I did that many miles in 2 weeks on mine just casually riding around town lol. So it's crazy people buy these things, realizing they are slow, and then hate it because it's not fast lol.
The KLR is an antiquated turd, With todays selection of bikes the KLR is a comparative piece of crap and can not be justified at at any price. Time to retire that crap!!!
It's my first bike other than my old used Honda Nighthawk. I do agree on the price part though lol. The financing on the Adventure model definitely hurt a but, but even still, no regrets. I also think it's a great beginner bike for those who don't want all the crazy speed and want to get into adventure riding. It was a toss-up between the KLR and a few others, when I was at the dealer, but after looking around, I kept leaning towards the 650. Probably won't ever sell it, but I'm definitely looking around for my next bike. Thinking of checking out something more sporty, maybe the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R.
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL I have had around 15 bikes in the last 50 years. And the KLR that I owned was the biggest piece of S#!^ I have ever owned. In this day and with the availability of ADV bikes, the KLR is not worth the money if it were free.. Total CRAP!!!
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL I have to say my 07 Aprilia Tuono, for street bike. Aprilia Tuareg 660 for ADV bike. . I have owned Hondas, Suzuki's, Yamaha and Kawasaki. I have found the Kawasaki's to be the lowest for quality and performance. The others were reliable but underwhelming. My Aprilia's have been reliable and top tier components and performance. Just my two cents worth. If your married to affordable, Royal Enfield, CF Moto or something along those lines for ADV. But the KLR has proven to be a total piece of crap. I bought it on the "reputation". Totally underserved.. Couldn't wait to get rid of that turd.. And stay away from the hard bags, on anything. They will F#$% you up if you go down..
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL Well the fuel petcock is to high on the left side to catch the lower fuel level and no means for the last 1.5 gal on the right side to get to the petcock when fuel is low.. Cant get over the center tunnel in the tank. CRAP engineering..
I got the same bike last year off the showroom floor (I have a video of the initial walkaround on my channel). I was on a wait list for a Tenere 700, but needed something to replace my DRZ400 immediately. While I like the bike, I wish I had done more research. Lack of sixth gear and cruise control is noticeable on the highway. The T7 is double the HP for the same weight, with fully adjustable suspension and other perks. I do love the bike...it's stable, and does what I need to do, but am now looking seriously at the Aprillia Tuareg. I did a bunch of mods. The thing I do like about it si the livery color scheme. The 2024 Adventure green is great. What I am really upset about though is the upcharge for all the useless 'stuff' on the Adventure model. Here in Canada it cost nearly 3k over the S model, and I ended up replacing the plastic paniers and rack with Tusk and soft bags, Tusk forward crash bars, had to find specialized mounts for the lights, added an ABS shuttoff switch and added a foglight switch for the left hand (why they put it way over on the right side is beyond me).
Sure, it's a good bike...I love any bike I am riding, but I would have gone with something more modern if I had been more patient. Aprillia Tuareg is looking like the best alternative...thanks for the video though!
Agree with you. Kinda in that same boat, feeling wise. It's fun, but yeah for the price, there's definitely a bunch of more powerful bikes available! Safe riding!
Might I suggest the new 2025 Triumph 800…?…. It’s got the same seat hight as the 660…835mm….. BUT with cruise control…. Quick shifter….. I’m currently on the tiger 660 and ALTHOUGH I totally love my bike…. I’m looking into it….. BUT at 6’….. might be a tad to low for you…..but when you ride the triple…. You NEVER go back
I was looking into Triumph's as well! Such nice bikes. Maybe one day!
Looks like Ocala state park.
Yep! Was riding out by the Rodman Dam area
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Thanks!
You're not gonna like the cases once you drop it. They are gonna break. Go get that thing dirty!
I actually just put them on for this video lol. In regular daily riding, I keep them off all the time. Makes it easier to swing my leg over without them on lol
It’s a KLR, people buy them just to sell them.
I think alot of people don't do their research beforehand. They don't realize how slow they are. And alot of people want that super fast/rush feeling while riding. Like 80% of used ones I've seen online are under 1000 miles. I did that many miles in 2 weeks on mine just casually riding around town lol. So it's crazy people buy these things, realizing they are slow, and then hate it because it's not fast lol.
The KLR is an antiquated turd, With todays selection of bikes the KLR is a comparative piece of crap and can not be justified at at any price. Time to retire that crap!!!
It's my first bike other than my old used Honda Nighthawk. I do agree on the price part though lol. The financing on the Adventure model definitely hurt a but, but even still, no regrets. I also think it's a great beginner bike for those who don't want all the crazy speed and want to get into adventure riding. It was a toss-up between the KLR and a few others, when I was at the dealer, but after looking around, I kept leaning towards the 650. Probably won't ever sell it, but I'm definitely looking around for my next bike. Thinking of checking out something more sporty, maybe the Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R.
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL I have had around 15 bikes in the last 50 years. And the KLR that I owned was the biggest piece of S#!^ I have ever owned. In this day and with the availability of ADV bikes, the KLR is not worth the money if it were free.. Total CRAP!!!
What's the best bike you've owned so far?
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL I have to say my 07 Aprilia Tuono, for street bike. Aprilia Tuareg 660 for ADV bike. . I have owned Hondas, Suzuki's, Yamaha and Kawasaki. I have found the Kawasaki's to be the lowest for quality and performance. The others were reliable but underwhelming. My Aprilia's have been reliable and top tier components and performance. Just my two cents worth. If your married to affordable, Royal Enfield, CF Moto or something along those lines for ADV. But the KLR has proven to be a total piece of crap. I bought it on the "reputation". Totally underserved.. Couldn't wait to get rid of that turd.. And stay away from the hard bags, on anything. They will F#$% you up if you go down..
This guy is a snob
Even though it has a six gallon tank, because the way the tank is designed you only have access to around 4 gallons. STUPID!!!
Yeah, I wish the fuel gauge was more accurate, for how much fuel was actually left in the bike lol
That's incorrect
@@coryswilkens 🤣
@@OurMagicalJourneyFL Well the fuel petcock is to high on the left side to catch the lower fuel level and no means for the last 1.5 gal on the right side to get to the petcock when fuel is low.. Cant get over the center tunnel in the tank. CRAP engineering..
🤡 you obviously don't own one.