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I called Honda Powersports Chattanooga TN 9/28/2001 looking for the 2021 CRF300L Rally. Was told two to three months wait. They called next day and delivered it to me 9/30/2021. I saved $1700 over another dealer in GA. No dealer fees, no delivery fees. MSRP and $30 administrative fee only. I called 10 other dealers and no one had one of these in stock and did not know when they would get one. My salesman was Gus and very pleased with this purchase/service by dealer.
The KLX300 just seems to be a good honest all around bike with a great suspension for the price. The CRF300l seems to be the same really but needs help in the suspension department. The vs videos say the Honda has a little more torque at lower rpms that the KLX but the numbers are so close it's not worth a debate. Nice video and a good job on the practical aspects of the bike. The KLX is ready to ride in my opinion so I'm leaning that way but price usually determines what way I go.
Excellent review, thanks. I think it's a better deal than the CRF300L because suspension costs so much to upgrade. Between the shock and the forks, you're looking at $1,500 to $2,000 range. If you were to upgrade the ECU and eek more HP out of this bike, it seems like it could be the unicorn bike - plus, an exhaust that lets it breathe.
Yes! Better foot pegs and 350cc and this bike would be almost perfect. I love mine but I’m starting the mods already. Foot pegs, tail tidy, rear racks, hand guards, bash plate, I need to figure out which exhaust and tuning route I want to go. Great review!
I’ve had Klx300 for almost 1000 miles now you’re hitting the nail right on the head with your review, everything you said is exactly what I would say I’ve made all the changes you’ve pointed out need changing except the fuel tank. I put on bar risers I don’t know if you mentioned the bars are a little low for an average height person
@@onthebackwheel much better standing position with 3/4 inch bar risers installed. I’m 5’10” 185lbs. I ride much more off-road than on so I put a knobby on the front. Went cheap with a kenda trackmaster 2, seems pretty good. I might just wait to change the back tire once it wears out to something like Dunlop 606. Totally agree the bikes not exciting, but it is really good
@@onthebackwheel I saw a video recently of a KLX 300 with all the upgrades go from roughly a 10sec 0-60 mph to a 7.5sec 0-60 mph, (I believe those were the numbers). Lack of nut with small cc bikes has never bothered me but I am thinking about juicing her up
@@d_ward4871 those are some good gains. They are never going to be fire breathers, but a little extra performance would make it pretty well spot on and help with getting over logs and passing
My "go to" is my (2011) KLX250. I have other motorcycles but ride the KLX six out of seven days of the week. Would buy another one straight away if something happened to it. Great bike to hop on and go.
Another great review, Curtis 👍- your descriptions are always very articulate. Video/audio quality is excellent, and time stamp option very handy. Looking forward to the SM review.
Thanks! I tried to get hold of the Honda, but no luck. Hopefully in the future I can ride one. I saw a review on the Rally and suspension looks so soft!
Very detailed review Kurt! nice work. I got all excited thinking these are available in Australia. I didn't realize till now you're based in the US and not in Australia. :) I'm guessing the lack of ABS has prevented them from being available in Aus? Would be interesting to see a comparison with the crf 300l one day.
Thank you! Yep you nailed it, no ABS, no Australia. I need to get a hold of Kawasaki Aus to find out what their plan is, surely they can just chuck some basic ABS on it
Great review. I have this same bike and agree with your assessment. Its a nice complement to my z900rs. Its so fun and easy I spend more time on it than the z900rs now, haha. Would love a bigger fuel tank and another 10hp but overall its hard to complain and this bike is easy to ride fast. A hoot in the twisties and a blast off-road.
Good to hear I'm not completely full of it 😂 I've been thinking and with an opened up airbox, a tune and quiet free flowing pipe, it should gain a decent power bump. Mighty tempting
I use my 2011 KLX250 as my main bike, haven't been out on my FJR1300 for weeks. Yes, bigger fuel tank and a little more power would make the bike better but then again it is what it is. Have Renthsl bars, lowered bones and road tyres on my KLX.
I wish Kawasaki made an ADV version of the KLX300 with a 6 gallon fuel tank, large rear rack, bash plate, fuel gauge, hopefully switchable ABS, and maybe a few little improvements such as larger pegs and maybe LED lights all around. A lightweight 400cc single would be ideal for me. Kudos for making the gray camo. Not everyone has the aesthetics of a teenage Japanese boy. That lime green... ugh. At least it isn't orange. 😁
@@collectiveleak - I frequently hear that yellow or bright green increase visibility and are therefore safer and it seems intuitively true but I'm yet to see any legitimate studies to demonstrate that bright colors reduce accidents. It's the less annoying version of the Loud Pipes Save Lies myth. On the other hand, conspicuity lighting improves motorcycle safety and bright yellow lights and/or flashing lights result in fewer "I didn't see you!" accidents.
Great review! Those hills are right in my backyard, so it’s nice to see how the bike performs on familiar turf. Hopefully I’ll be adding this bike to the garage soon!
Great review. Just subscribed. A bit of a bummer they couldn't of given us some new plastics or a fuel gauge. Its literally the same bike from 2009 just with bigger cc and fi. Feel like kawi was abit lazy with this one. looking forward to the sm review!
Haha that's exactly what I said in my preview. I'd love a slightly updated model too, I think it's a pipe dream though. Thanks for the sub, very appreciated
My klx300 picked up some grunt, just pulling the snorkel. Added a Delkevic 14" Stubby SS Oval, which retains the o2 bung, and it picked up even more power (even running the included sparky insert), with no sign of lean condition, and no tuner. The sparky is quieter than the "street baffle", with great sound that's still pretty quiet at steady throttle.
Very nice review👌 I really like what Kawasaki did with this motorcycle 💯% especially for the 💰. I'm a Honda fanboy & got a 2018 CRF250 rally I absolutely love it got it with only 172 mi on it! & I only weigh 175 lbs with my gear loaded, suited & booted so it's fine for me but I'm not going to lie that KLX is a pretty sexy bike all the way around! 💪👍👍 My buddy is looking for a 250 so we can ride together & I'm recommending him the Kawasaki I think or wr250r 🤷
You did say a lot of good things about the bike but then again you got to remember it's only a little 300 & I'm sure you ride some crazy FAST 🏍️💨 dude so that thing's going to feel like a freaking 🐢 to you haha.. I bet that KLX feels pretty damn quick compared to my little CRF250 rally. 8hp + 5tq more, those few horsepower are hard to come by in these little motors & the Kawasaki is about 40 lb lighter than the CRF it would dust my bike I even told him damn I'm going to be jealous 😂
The KLX300 is a top bike, I definitely recommend it. It would feel way different than your Rally, as you said, lighter and also more trail orientated. I really like the 300's (both the CRF and KLX). You can mod them to be pretty well anything you want
My 2006 klx250s wheelies easily through first gear. Air box mod, exhaust and idk what else as I bought it used for 1600$ I ride it more then my other 2 bikes.
The main thing I got from this video is that there are amazing places to ride out there. Those hills and trails sure put anything around central Illinois to shame eh?
Yeah, I'm envious AF. Bought a KLX250 last year to complement my big bike before I figured out there really isn't anywhere within reasonable riding distance to take it off road around here.
The top speed is about 90mph. I can't remember the fuel economy exactly but I think I mentioned it in this video. The tyres will get you up sand, but I would change to something more aggressive if that's the riding you'll be doing
Considering it's a 17 minute comprehensive review, plus it's essentially the same as the bike I own now...yeah I think I was able to give a good account of it. Happy for constructive feedback if you've got it though
@@onthebackwheel YOU CAN'T EVEN RIP YOU TOOK IT ON SUCH BABY TERRAIN AND YOU'RE A HORRIBLE RIDER. YOUR INSIGHT INTO ITS VALUE AS A DIRT BIKE IS MEANINGLESS
Ouch! First time I've been called a horrible rider (I'm no pro but I can hold my own), plus it's a KLX300 not a race bike! Reviewing it like that simply wouldn't do the bike justice, it isn't designed for that
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep track of how much gas you use without a fuel gauge and how many miles do you have left when the gas light comes on? Looking at this for my first bike
Not a dumb question at all. I use the trip meter and take note of the fuel used. When you fill up you can see how much you have used vs mileage and get an accurate idea of your range
Why are they not for sale in Australia? Kawasaki Australia dont list the KLX300 or the new KLR650? i have a 2015 camo KLR650 and want a camo KLX300 to match
The new KLR650 will be coming (its just too early to go on the site yet I believe) but the KLX300 isn't coming to Aus at the moment. The reason is because it doesn't have ABS. Fingers crossed they just add ABS!
@@onthebackwheel Thanks, seriously considering the KLX300. I want a bike I can trail ride, and cross public roads without breaking the law. I currently ride a KTM 450xcw, and its awesome off road, but you can't plate it. Also, its really high maintenance in terms of service intervals.
@@timothym2241 its a good bike, it will feel like a pussy cat compared to your 450 though. Depending what state you are in, you can plate a lot of bikes now. You're still going to have that maintenance problem though. The CRF450L is probably the closest you'll get that still has the performance
I had changed my final gering to match peak hp at 60mph on the 300 it wouldbe about 80080 rpm a cheap mod that gives it tons of power where it needs it.
Whatever happened to the 350cc engines? wouldn't 350cc make perfect sense? seems right in the midle between 125cc beginner bikes and 500cc / 600cc bikes for the more seasoned rider.... I never got the point of 250cc bikes with almost no mid range power at all exept for their low weight..
Great beater/loaner /latest girlfriend's bike etc like when someone comes to visit you can take them out with you and they ride this and probably wont get in much trouble while you ride the 450 or whatever showing them the sport
@@onthebackwheel Hey thanks! Seems to be in a vulnerable place. I can't recall if there was one on my WR250R exposed like that. This bike is definitely looking like potential to fill the void. Thanks for the good review.
@@ExpeditionaryRanger cheers, glad you enjoyed it. The reservoir is in the same spot on the klx250 and wasn't an issue, so I wouldn't worry about it too much
@@jayzukicmartinez2397 they are a good bike mate. They have done a small update recently too. Mechanicals are the same but an LED light, different plastics, slimmer radiators. Not sure on aftermarket tanks yet but they will come
For the kind of bike it is I don't find the weight to be an issue. It definitely needs to be uncorked though. People are reporting really good results by just taking out the airbox snorkel and putting on an exhaust
Thats bull too. You stated that yourself. Weight plants the back wheel. Funny how everyone comments and are better engineers than Kawasaki Heavy Industry employs.
Hi everyone, I've added in time stamps so you can jump to sections if you like. Make sure you try to watch the video in 4k, it's a LOT clearer. I'll be doing follow up videos and also a review on the motard. Now subscribe and enjoy!
I called Honda Powersports Chattanooga TN 9/28/2001 looking for the 2021 CRF300L Rally. Was told two to three months wait. They called next day and delivered it to me 9/30/2021. I saved $1700 over another dealer in GA. No dealer fees, no delivery fees. MSRP and $30 administrative fee only. I called 10 other dealers and no one had one of these in stock and did not know when they would get one. My salesman was Gus and very pleased with this purchase/service by dealer.
I live in Chattanooga. That’s a great dealership.
Frankly, the best KLX 300 review I've seen. Very "useable" info. Just what I've been searching for.
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, very appreciated
The KLX300 just seems to be a good honest all around bike with a great suspension for the price. The CRF300l seems to be the same really but needs help in the suspension department. The vs videos say the Honda has a little more torque at lower rpms that the KLX but the numbers are so close it's not worth a debate. Nice video and a good job on the practical aspects of the bike. The KLX is ready to ride in my opinion so I'm leaning that way but price usually determines what way I go.
Honda has fuel gauge and gear indicator, better for beginners.
Excellent review, thanks. I think it's a better deal than the CRF300L because suspension costs so much to upgrade. Between the shock and the forks, you're looking at $1,500 to $2,000 range. If you were to upgrade the ECU and eek more HP out of this bike, it seems like it could be the unicorn bike - plus, an exhaust that lets it breathe.
Great to see a review of a bike for what it ACTUALLY is and not bs promoting. Nice one.
Cheers mate
Yes! Better foot pegs and 350cc and this bike would be almost perfect. I love mine but I’m starting the mods already. Foot pegs, tail tidy, rear racks, hand guards, bash plate, I need to figure out which exhaust and tuning route I want to go.
Great review!
Nice mate, should be a mean bike with those mods. Letting the bike breathe should really liven it up
Nice job on the review. Lots of good trail footage and just the information I actually wanted to know. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for this review of the KLX 300! You do a great job with the narration.
Thank you very much. I feel like I'm starting to get there
I’ve had Klx300 for almost 1000 miles now you’re hitting the nail right on the head with your review, everything you said is exactly what I would say
I’ve made all the changes you’ve pointed out need changing except the fuel tank. I put on bar risers I don’t know if you mentioned the bars are a little low for an average height person
Cheers mate. The bars were certainly a little low for me when standing. How are you finding it?
@@onthebackwheel much better standing position with 3/4 inch bar risers installed. I’m 5’10” 185lbs.
I ride much more off-road than on so I put a knobby on the front. Went cheap with a kenda trackmaster 2, seems pretty good. I might just wait to change the back tire once it wears out to something like Dunlop 606.
Totally agree the bikes not exciting, but it is really good
@@d_ward4871 nice mate, seems like you've got it sorted! A pipe, open up the airbox and tune, she'll be rocking (if that's something you're after)
@@onthebackwheel
I saw a video recently of a KLX 300 with all the upgrades go from roughly a 10sec 0-60 mph to a 7.5sec 0-60 mph, (I believe those were the numbers). Lack of nut with small cc bikes has never bothered me but I am thinking about juicing her up
@@d_ward4871 those are some good gains. They are never going to be fire breathers, but a little extra performance would make it pretty well spot on and help with getting over logs and passing
My "go to" is my (2011) KLX250. I have other motorcycles but ride the KLX six out of seven days of the week. Would buy another one straight away if something happened to it. Great bike to hop on and go.
They are great in that regard, you never have to worry about a thing
Another great review, Curtis 👍- your descriptions are always very articulate. Video/audio quality is excellent, and time stamp option very handy. Looking forward to the SM review.
Thanks Bruce, glad to hear I'm on the right track. I'll be releasing the SM review tomorrow
Best real world dual sport reviews i've seen on YT World.
Great review! Need a shootout between this and the Honda CRF. Believe I would purchase the KLX.
Thanks! I tried to get hold of the Honda, but no luck. Hopefully in the future I can ride one. I saw a review on the Rally and suspension looks so soft!
@Ripple Boobs just a heads up, the rattle has been rumored to be caused by the one way check valve in the second air flow route for the exhaust.
Very detailed review Kurt! nice work. I got all excited thinking these are available in Australia. I didn't realize till now you're based in the US and not in Australia. :) I'm guessing the lack of ABS has prevented them from being available in Aus? Would be interesting to see a comparison with the crf 300l one day.
Thank you! Yep you nailed it, no ABS, no Australia. I need to get a hold of Kawasaki Aus to find out what their plan is, surely they can just chuck some basic ABS on it
Great review. I have this same bike and agree with your assessment. Its a nice complement to my z900rs. Its so fun and easy I spend more time on it than the z900rs now, haha. Would love a bigger fuel tank and another 10hp but overall its hard to complain and this bike is easy to ride fast. A hoot in the twisties and a blast off-road.
Good to hear I'm not completely full of it 😂 I've been thinking and with an opened up airbox, a tune and quiet free flowing pipe, it should gain a decent power bump. Mighty tempting
I use my 2011 KLX250 as my main bike, haven't been out on my FJR1300 for weeks. Yes, bigger fuel tank and a little more power would make the bike better but then again it is what it is. Have Renthsl bars, lowered bones and road tyres on my KLX.
Just bought the klx300. Awesome. I was gonna buy the sm but I bought dual sport so I could ride trails….but I’ve only found one so far
I think the dual sport is a better bike, you chose wisely
Finally someone actually riden the thing
We didn't mess around with them either!
I just bought one today! Can’t wait for the snow to leave now!!
Nice mate, enjoy!
I wish Kawasaki made an ADV version of the KLX300 with a 6 gallon fuel tank, large rear rack, bash plate, fuel gauge, hopefully switchable ABS, and maybe a few little improvements such as larger pegs and maybe LED lights all around. A lightweight 400cc single would be ideal for me.
Kudos for making the gray camo. Not everyone has the aesthetics of a teenage Japanese boy. That lime green... ugh. At least it isn't orange. 😁
Preaching to the choir mate 😂 I'd be happy with 4-5 gallons
I agree up until the colors, more visible=less likely to get smacked
@@collectiveleak - I frequently hear that yellow or bright green increase visibility and are therefore safer and it seems intuitively true but I'm yet to see any legitimate studies to demonstrate that bright colors reduce accidents. It's the less annoying version of the Loud Pipes Save Lies myth. On the other hand, conspicuity lighting improves motorcycle safety and bright yellow lights and/or flashing lights result in fewer "I didn't see you!" accidents.
Awesome review. Ordered mine yesterday in camo.
Great review! Those hills are right in my backyard, so it’s nice to see how the bike performs on familiar turf. Hopefully I’ll be adding this bike to the garage soon!
Oh mate, get on it
I was looking for somewhere to ride. Is that Corona in the vid?
@@machupikachu1085 hey there, it was Santiago Peak
@@onthebackwheel Thanks for the reply. I'll have to scoot over there. And thanks for the great content!
@@machupikachu1085 thanks mate. Go have a look, it wasn't hard riding but a lot of fun!
Great review. Just subscribed. A bit of a bummer they couldn't of given us some new plastics or a fuel gauge. Its literally the same bike from 2009 just with bigger cc and fi. Feel like kawi was abit lazy with this one. looking forward to the sm review!
Haha that's exactly what I said in my preview. I'd love a slightly updated model too, I think it's a pipe dream though. Thanks for the sub, very appreciated
My klx300 picked up some grunt, just pulling the snorkel. Added a Delkevic 14" Stubby SS Oval, which retains the o2 bung, and it picked up even more power (even running the included sparky insert), with no sign of lean condition, and no tuner. The sparky is quieter than the "street baffle", with great sound that's still pretty quiet at steady throttle.
That's great to hear mate, I was keen to see how one went with mods
You did a great job reviewing the bike!
Thankyou Seth, very appreciated
Subscribed. Not available in Australia. Probably due to lack of abs I reckon. Great review. Would love one of theses to keep my hypermotard company.
Cheers. Yeah it'll be because of ABS. Easy fix and I hope they do it
Not available in Europe as well. These regulations and restrictions are getting out of hand.
Very nice review👌 I really like what Kawasaki did with this motorcycle 💯% especially for the 💰. I'm a Honda fanboy & got a 2018 CRF250 rally I absolutely love it got it with only 172 mi on it! & I only weigh 175 lbs with my gear loaded, suited & booted so it's fine for me but I'm not going to lie that KLX is a pretty sexy bike all the way around! 💪👍👍 My buddy is looking for a 250 so we can ride together & I'm recommending him the Kawasaki I think or wr250r 🤷
You did say a lot of good things about the bike but then again you got to remember it's only a little 300 & I'm sure you ride some crazy FAST 🏍️💨 dude so that thing's going to feel like a freaking 🐢 to you haha.. I bet that KLX feels pretty damn quick compared to my little CRF250 rally. 8hp + 5tq more, those few horsepower are hard to come by in these little motors & the Kawasaki is about 40 lb lighter than the CRF it would dust my bike I even told him damn I'm going to be jealous 😂
The KLX300 is a top bike, I definitely recommend it. It would feel way different than your Rally, as you said, lighter and also more trail orientated. I really like the 300's (both the CRF and KLX). You can mod them to be pretty well anything you want
Wow that terrain is awesome.
Where did you ride?
Nice in depth review mate
I’m looking at getting one tomorrow😎
Allan
USA So Cali
Hey mate. This was Santiago peak south of LA. Let me know how you go with the bike!
Dammnnn this vid got me mad excited about securin one of these bikes! ALSO what OF trail was that?
Cheers mate! This trail was around Santiago Peak, Los Angeles. We just explored and found some great trails hidden away
Thank you for the excellent review.
My 2006 klx250s wheelies easily through first gear. Air box mod, exhaust and idk what else as I bought it used for 1600$ I ride it more then my other 2 bikes.
great job on the review
The main thing I got from this video is that there are amazing places to ride out there. Those hills and trails sure put anything around central Illinois to shame eh?
Oh mate, you got that right. We spent nearly a whole day riding out there and could have easy done another
@@onthebackwheel Are you going down to the Swinging Bridges ride this weekend? You could try out my WR250R to compare if you are.
@@nesteffe oh that'd be great. I'll have a look, I might not have time but you never know
Yea, same here in northern ohio, no good places to ride offroad
Yeah, I'm envious AF. Bought a KLX250 last year to complement my big bike before I figured out there really isn't anywhere within reasonable riding distance to take it off road around here.
Great Video! Thanks for Sharing!
How many miles per gallon, at what speed on the highway? what's the top speed and the cruise speed? can it go up san dunes with original tires? thanks
The top speed is about 90mph. I can't remember the fuel economy exactly but I think I mentioned it in this video. The tyres will get you up sand, but I would change to something more aggressive if that's the riding you'll be doing
Excellent review!
Thank you!
THREE DAYS HUH? YEP PERFECT AMOUNT OF TIME FOR A DETAILED REVIEW...
Considering it's a 17 minute comprehensive review, plus it's essentially the same as the bike I own now...yeah I think I was able to give a good account of it. Happy for constructive feedback if you've got it though
@@onthebackwheel YOU CAN'T EVEN RIP YOU TOOK IT ON SUCH BABY TERRAIN AND YOU'RE A HORRIBLE RIDER. YOUR INSIGHT INTO ITS VALUE AS A DIRT BIKE IS MEANINGLESS
Ouch! First time I've been called a horrible rider (I'm no pro but I can hold my own), plus it's a KLX300 not a race bike! Reviewing it like that simply wouldn't do the bike justice, it isn't designed for that
@@TacticalReligion baby needs his bottle
How is the KLX300SM off road?
I imagine it would be better with the stiffer suspension?
Much worse. The suspension is too stiff and doesn't have enough travel
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but how do you keep track of how much gas you use without a fuel gauge and how many miles do you have left when the gas light comes on? Looking at this for my first bike
Not a dumb question at all. I use the trip meter and take note of the fuel used. When you fill up you can see how much you have used vs mileage and get an accurate idea of your range
@@onthebackwheel thanks for the quick response!
I got the supermoto version tese bikes are too fun!
Great review!
Thanks Tom
Why are they not for sale in Australia? Kawasaki Australia dont list the KLX300 or the new KLR650? i have a 2015 camo KLR650 and want a camo KLX300 to match
The new KLR650 will be coming (its just too early to go on the site yet I believe) but the KLX300 isn't coming to Aus at the moment. The reason is because it doesn't have ABS. Fingers crossed they just add ABS!
Is this an ideal bike for everyday city commute and for weekend offroading?
I think it would be perfect for that
Have you ridden any sand dunes with it? Is the clutch mechanical, or hydraulic?
Hi, mechanical clutch and I only rode in sand, not dunes. I have ridden the klx250 in dunes, you have to ride it really hard
@@onthebackwheel Thanks, seriously considering the KLX300. I want a bike I can trail ride, and cross public roads without breaking the law. I currently ride a KTM 450xcw, and its awesome off road, but you can't plate it. Also, its really high maintenance in terms of service intervals.
@@timothym2241 its a good bike, it will feel like a pussy cat compared to your 450 though. Depending what state you are in, you can plate a lot of bikes now. You're still going to have that maintenance problem though. The CRF450L is probably the closest you'll get that still has the performance
I had changed my final gering to match peak hp at 60mph on the 300 it wouldbe about 80080 rpm a cheap mod that gives it tons of power where it needs it.
What gearing did you settle on?
Need something about low speed poking around in first gear. Is first gear too high if you are not trying to go fast?
I found it perfectly fine. If that was all you were doing you 'could' add one or two teeth to the rear. I'd just leave it and ride it tbh
Maybe Manhattan/ Venice Beach is not the best place to narrate your video....js.
Great review... appreciate the info.
Haha yes, time and options were limited. I had to get the bikes back that day before 5pm!
Shame the KLX300 isn't going to be released in UK but suppose I can't complain as lots of bikes get released here before they get released in US.
It is a shame. Australia isn't getting it either
That seat strap was removed from my klx250 before the first ride.
I'd be doing the same too. Its useless and it rubs your ass
Where are these nice hills at? Looks nice there
Santiago Peak, California. Just out of Los Angeles
Is there any provision to add pillion back footrest
It comes with rear foot pegs stock 👍
Whatever happened to the 350cc engines? wouldn't 350cc make perfect sense? seems right in the midle between 125cc beginner bikes and 500cc / 600cc bikes for the more seasoned rider....
I never got the point of 250cc bikes with almost no mid range power at all exept for their low weight..
Yep, I've been saying that too. 350 or 400 single please
Great beater/loaner /latest girlfriend's bike etc like when someone comes to visit you can take them out with you and they ride this and probably wont get in much trouble while you ride the 450 or whatever showing them the sport
100%. That's exactly what my mate said in our casual comparo vid too
What's that liquid reservoir under the back left fender?
At 8:18
Hi there. That's the radiator overflow. You keep a little bit of fluid in their so it can suck fluid back into the radiators or overflow into it
@@onthebackwheel Hey thanks! Seems to be in a vulnerable place. I can't recall if there was one on my WR250R exposed like that. This bike is definitely looking like potential to fill the void. Thanks for the good review.
@@ExpeditionaryRanger cheers, glad you enjoyed it. The reservoir is in the same spot on the klx250 and wasn't an issue, so I wouldn't worry about it too much
@@onthebackwheel 1 question- negetive temperatures can spoil the radiator? or freeze reservoir water?
I'm still stuck between this and the tw200
Depends what you are going to use the bike for, but I'd say the KLX300 is a better for bike 99% of things
Does the klx 300 have an ecu ?
Yes it does
@@onthebackwheel can It be flashed ?
@@jayzukicmartinez2397 people are doing a dongle, not sure on the flash. Can't see why not
@@onthebackwheel I'm gonna research planning buy one want to know more about it and top video from you to I learnt alot about the bike
@@jayzukicmartinez2397 they are a good bike mate. They have done a small update recently too. Mechanicals are the same but an LED light, different plastics, slimmer radiators. Not sure on aftermarket tanks yet but they will come
i don't go much on the frame . it looks small and not so strong . KLX300 Is a beefier XT250 .
The frame will last, they are solid buggers
laissez le bon temps rouler!
Its a good bike tho
Yes it is
Let's do drag racing wr250r klx300 crf300
Now that would be interesting
where were you riding?
The offroad footage is from Santiago Peak near Los Angeles. I'll be putting up a seperate video of it after my next review
Thanks much for using u.s. measurements mph.pounds ect.!more u.k.aussie tubers should follow suit!
Cheers!
Sucks the entire motorcycle industry has completely collapsed. You cant buy order or find anything. The world is shit.
Covid has had a huge flow on effect thats for sure
Without riding it I know this...Overweight and underpowered.
For the kind of bike it is I don't find the weight to be an issue. It definitely needs to be uncorked though. People are reporting really good results by just taking out the airbox snorkel and putting on an exhaust
Thats bull too. You stated that yourself. Weight plants the back wheel. Funny how everyone comments and are better engineers than Kawasaki Heavy Industry employs.
Clueless. Nonsense comment.
@@mikebradford7780 Nope. Absolute dog sh!t.
These are the moments I wish I didnt live in europe