Hey all you supermoto fans! I had to make a video on my 3 biggest gripes on the KLX300sm. Please keep in mind that I’m being very picky here. I really am enjoying this bike and I can’t wait to have more fun on it! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! ✌🏻😁
@@Anonymous-1___ if it's not a lot of highway miles this would probably be a perfect bike for daily use. Easy maintenance and lightweight. I might get one for the same thing 🙏🏽
Fuel flashing over Odometer fix! Cycle through trip A & B. After a few miles (5~10 miles) it will stop flashing FUEL as often and you can see trip A or B again. Mine pops up around 84 miles, this is what I do on my 22DS to track my mileage (125+- miles). Wish it had a Gal tank. I'm ordering a gear indicator ASAP.
There is no excuse for a bike not to have a fuel gauge these days. With all the current technology, a fuel gauge is actually something most people would find useful
My grom has one, but I use the odometer. I know I can go 100 miles on a gallon. So if I'm 80 miles in, I can go 20 more miles. I really don't know what it would take to run out of gas
Yeah, I got mine and rode it around a bit and the fuel light came on. I was like OK, I'll stop by the gas station. It took 1 gallon. I scratched my head a little bit. Think I might try to find a petcock with a reserve function that will fit instead and unplug the low fuel light. Btw- What bark busters are those?
Ahh is there a way to unplug the low fuel light? If so I'd love to do the same thing. These are trackside bark busters from revzilla. I did a full walk around mod video and have them listed in the description.
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Thanks, I'll check out the vid. I'm not sure what the ultimate solution is for the fuel light, but something has to be done because it is annoying and makes no sense.
I have a 2023 klx 300 duel sport. I'm getting 75 miles before I have to refuel. It's brand new so maybe that will improve. But at 56 miles the fuel light comes on .
That’s strange, are you getting 2 full gallons in? I think my light would come on around 85-90 miles if I remember correctly. I know the most I ever got was 120 miles before I filled up but that was before pushing it pretty close 😅
I found a budget fuel capacity fix for mine. I bought a 3L Camelback hydration pack at a yard sale. I then plumbed a quick disconnect fitting on the gas cap so that I can fuel on the fly. Just like a fighter pilot.
Yeah I did figure that out afterwards, but it comes back on every couple minutes and you have to repeatedly press the trip button. It’s not THAT bad but a bit annoying 😂
Interesting..... I hadn't really thought about it until you started talking about the low fuel warning. I feel your pain. It must be a Kawasaki thing because I have a 2018 ZX10R that has exact same "issue". Of course it has a bigger tank (4.49 gal) which will give me "about" 150 miles but, when the low fuel warning comes on it blocks out the odometer. 🤦🏻♂ Basically I "work around it" by filling up at around 120 miles. I do completely agree that it is a very poor design. Not a complaint at all though. I am always excited, even after owning it for 2 years, to get out and ride..... especially the occasional Track Day. 😎👊 Thanks for sharing and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy
Man I appreciate your comment Randy, I honestly had no idea any of their other bikes did that! Very surprised the Zx10r does it also. It must be on the newer model bikes, my 2012 ninja1000 actually had a digital gauge that I loved, same thing with the z125 pro Heather has. It’s definitely a gripe but you learn to work around it for sure. Really appreciate your comment, I hate to say it but I’m glad I’m not alone in the annoyance 😂
Love riding my klx around town, still scared to be on Highway but I’m working my way up to it(new rider). Can I get a link to that gear indicator by chance?
It'll do highway speeds all day, just a matter of getting comfortable with it :) The link to the gear indicator is in my KLX300sm Mods and walk around video
I had 2019 KLX 250s (dual sport) and 2011 D-tracker 250x (basically supermoto trim) all the body work, frame, speedometer still the same like the new KLX 300sm. They don't even bother to change it. Lol My biggest complain about the Speedo its to damn big and doesn't even have fuel gauge or gear indicator.
Where does the green and black wire on the Healtech plug in? I plugged the other connectors on the harness to the speed sensor behind the headlight bucket, not sure where the one wire goes though. Any help???
Great vid. likein that gear indicator you put on. Also have a similar rear view mirror on my Sur Ron and it works /no complaints, are you happy with it on the KLX? The stock rear view mirrors are just atrocious/ha ha. Anyway Lookin at the KLX 300 and had one question related to performance. Not looking for break neck speeds or anything/would def look elsewhere other than a single cylinder setup if that was the case. Wondering about cutting lanes, /its all good in my state; that being said is the "off the line performance" adiquit from a stoplite? Not to cause issues with other cars, not trying to get out ahead of a Porsche or other performance cars but would it be all good taking off with a 200lb rider to get ahead of average passenger cars? Thanks for the vid/informative, -Cheers
Yeah I did eventually figure that part out. The annoying thing is that the FUEL comes right back on after a few miles and have to continuously hit the trip button to keep seeing how many miles you’ve been.
Bc the gear indicator is based off of front wheel speed and once you pop a wheelie and the wheel slows down the bike thinks you’re in 1st gear until you put the wheel back down
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Thanks, but still doesn't make sense. You could be in 1st 2nd or 3rd but going a constant speed, the front wheel speed would be the same... How does front wheel know what gear you are in? I have a KLX300, what gear indicator did you buy?
It’s so weird bc my 2012 ninja 1000 and Heather’s z125 pro both have excellent fuel gauges, the best I’ve ever seen aside from the old CBR 600’s. I’m not quite sure why they don’t all come with a digital fuel gauge like that bc it’s honestly fool proof. 6 bars and the last bar blinks when you’re on .5 gallons
Yes that does work on the odometer but if you're on the trip A or B it will start to flash fuel again in just a few miles. I've learned to deal with it though lol
I am OK with fuel tank, but no fuel gauge or gear indicator??? Big deal for me, I won't buy a bike without those two. Kawasaki still stuck in the 90's. We are almost 2023 here, they could have add those with some s/w update.
It’s a Heal Tech gear indicator. I did a video on the mods not too long ago you can check out and I have a link to the product in that video. I think it’s actually around $130
how do you not know what gear you are in? you have a speedometer. you should be able to look at the speed and the sound should tell you immediately what gear you are in. i dont get it.
Hey buddy i have the same bike! The furthest ive gone on mine is 105 miles and it started to sputter out. I wouldn’t go no more then 100 on it. I wish it had a fuel gage as well as a gear indicator
The seat comfort should be your gas purchase guage on longer trips... If your experienceing discomfort on longer trips ...maybe you should have bought a different bike or .. considered not going on longer trips to not drain the tank so soon. Just saying.
I have to agree, not having the gear indicator is real annoying. They are sold out right now too of the one you have. Hopefully they will have them back in stock soon.
Yeah, not sure why they felt the z125 pro which is only a 4 speed needed it but the klx300 which is a 6 speed didn’t need it? Lol kinda silly. Yeah a LOT of bikes are sold out or hard to find right now it seems.
I came from motocross so I'm used to not having one so it doesn't bother me at all. I have the 2023 klx 300sm. The fuel guage thing would be a bit nicer. Mine is used back and forth to work and I'm only 6 miles from work so the small tank works ok, be nice if it was bigger though.
Looked at it.. was going to buy.. then price check!! Inflation or Greed put this bike out of the contention.. Wasn't this $4999 last year? kind of ridiculous when you include dealer delivery charges etc. (Out the door get's close to $6500.. Just not worth it for what this is. IMO..
First two points are valid. I even looked up how many liters one gallon is :) you would rather measure in anything else than the metroc system… why say one meter if you can say 1,3 broken washing machines or 8,7 mid-aged dead rats? LoL
Dude you're riding a Supermoto you're on Suburban streets in the city there is a gas station on every corner what's the big deal go get yourself a desert tank
I'm not sure that's the right bike for commuting to work 50 miles a day. I'm a dirt bike guy more than street but a fuel gauge and a gear indicator would be useless to me.
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Hey all you supermoto fans! I had to make a video on my 3 biggest gripes on the KLX300sm. Please keep in mind that I’m being very picky here. I really am enjoying this bike and I can’t wait to have more fun on it! Thanks for watching and have a great weekend! ✌🏻😁
@@Anonymous-1___ if it's not a lot of highway miles this would probably be a perfect bike for daily use. Easy maintenance and lightweight.
I might get one for the same thing 🙏🏽
Fuel flashing over Odometer fix! Cycle through trip A & B. After a few miles (5~10 miles) it will stop flashing FUEL as often and you can see trip A or B again. Mine pops up around 84 miles, this is what I do on my 22DS to track my mileage (125+- miles).
Wish it had a Gal tank. I'm ordering a gear indicator ASAP.
Awesome man! thank you, I'll try that next time! :)
Correction. That is a $3500 supermoto that they charge 6 k for
There is no excuse for a bike not to have a fuel gauge these days. With all the current technology, a fuel gauge is actually something most people would find useful
Even the Honda Navi a sub $1,000 bike has a fuel gauge
You right
My grom has one, but I use the odometer. I know I can go 100 miles on a gallon. So if I'm 80 miles in, I can go 20 more miles.
I really don't know what it would take to run out of gas
That and a gear indicator 😩
@@steviedee71 since it has 6 gears, I agree.
Dude there IS a fuel light. It comes on at ¼ tank. And just tap the button to cycle past the FUEL warning to get to odometer and trip meters
I'm no rider or owner of the bike but noticed from first glance of the dash it's a damn light. Dude tweaking
Awesome review! Cool wheelies! Are you popping the clutch in second gear or just twisting the throttle? Please, let me know, thank you!
Thanks dude! 2nd gear clutching it up 👍🏻
Yeah, I got mine and rode it around a bit and the fuel light came on. I was like OK, I'll stop by the gas station. It took 1 gallon. I scratched my head a little bit. Think I might try to find a petcock with a reserve function that will fit instead and unplug the low fuel light. Btw- What bark busters are those?
Ahh is there a way to unplug the low fuel light? If so I'd love to do the same thing. These are trackside bark busters from revzilla. I did a full walk around mod video and have them listed in the description.
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Thanks, I'll check out the vid. I'm not sure what the ultimate solution is for the fuel light, but something has to be done because it is annoying and makes no sense.
i daily an s1krr and i plann on getting this to learn wheelies
I have a 2023 klx 300 duel sport. I'm getting 75 miles before I have to refuel. It's brand new so maybe that will improve. But at 56 miles the fuel light comes on .
That’s strange, are you getting 2 full gallons in? I think my light would come on around 85-90 miles if I remember correctly. I know the most I ever got was 120 miles before I filled up but that was before pushing it pretty close 😅
Ive never had a bike with a fuel gauge. Just a blinking light sometimes. Ive always used the tripometer.
Yeah once you get an actual fuel gauge you get spoiled haha
Just bought one last week for my first bike. Its awesome so far
Congrats man! Definitely a fun bike! 🤩
I found a budget fuel capacity fix for mine. I bought a 3L Camelback hydration pack at a yard sale. I then plumbed a quick disconnect fitting on the gas cap so that I can fuel on the fly. Just like a fighter pilot.
That is awesome
You wear 3L of fuel on your back?
You can hit the trip button when the low fuel light comes on and it will show the miles again
Yeah I did figure that out afterwards, but it comes back on every couple minutes and you have to repeatedly press the trip button. It’s not THAT bad but a bit annoying 😂
It's still kind of aggravating to have to cycle through the meters
Interesting..... I hadn't really thought about it until you started talking
about the low fuel warning. I feel your pain. It must be a Kawasaki thing
because I have a 2018 ZX10R that has exact same "issue". Of course it
has a bigger tank (4.49 gal) which will give me "about" 150 miles but, when
the low fuel warning comes on it blocks out the odometer. 🤦🏻♂
Basically I "work around it" by filling up at around 120 miles. I do completely
agree that it is a very poor design. Not a complaint at all though. I am always
excited, even after owning it for 2 years, to get out and ride..... especially the
occasional Track Day. 😎👊
Thanks for sharing and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍
Randy
Man I appreciate your comment Randy, I honestly had no idea any of their other bikes did that! Very surprised the Zx10r does it also. It must be on the newer model bikes, my 2012 ninja1000 actually had a digital gauge that I loved, same thing with the z125 pro Heather has. It’s definitely a gripe but you learn to work around it for sure. Really appreciate your comment, I hate to say it but I’m glad I’m not alone in the annoyance 😂
@@SALTxTHExWOUND 😁👍
Love riding my klx around town, still scared to be on Highway but I’m working my way up to it(new rider). Can I get a link to that gear indicator by chance?
It'll do highway speeds all day, just a matter of getting comfortable with it :)
The link to the gear indicator is in my KLX300sm Mods and walk around video
@@SALTxTHExWOUND whats the top speed and 0-60 and will the 2025 model be any different?
The Price out the door $7100 killed the deal. Kaw getting Piggy!.. No Fuel Gauge? My KPX250 does!
Yes it’s crazy! I paid $5,800 OTD just 3 years ago
I had 2019 KLX 250s (dual sport) and 2011 D-tracker 250x (basically supermoto trim) all the body work, frame, speedometer still the same like the new KLX 300sm. They don't even bother to change it. Lol
My biggest complain about the Speedo its to damn big and doesn't even have fuel gauge or gear indicator.
agreed!
Is this a good first bike? I really wanna get into biking and love the dual sport bikes
It’s a great first bike, very easy to learn on and forgiving. 👍🏻
Definitely going to have to add the gear indicator to mine, great video
Thanks man! I did a video on the mods not too long ago and there’s a link to the gear indicator if you have trouble finding it 👍🏻
ruclips.net/video/X56Z_hHUMJw/видео.html
Where does the green and black wire on the Healtech plug in? I plugged the other connectors on the harness to the speed sensor behind the headlight bucket, not sure where the one wire goes though. Any help???
I have a video on that if your shoot me a DM on Instagram I’ll send it to you 👍🏻
@@SALTxTHExWOUND sent you a message on Instagram!
mine literally just got delivered im so ready to ride it
Congrats! It's a great bike, I'm only being picky on these 3 things. You're going to love it! Ride safe bro!
@@SALTxTHExWOUND just got home from the ride i feel the gripe about not having gear indicator now lmao
@@stevengorton36 it’s a simple fix, check out my klx mod video and you’ll find a link to the gear indicator. I think it was $130 roughly
How is that bike for low speed wheelies? Every video I see only has 30+mph wheelies. Can you crawl this thing?
i cant lol...but the bike can for sure
I just bought the 300sm if your fuel light comes on you can hit mode and see your trips, maybe this will help guess how many miles your have left
Yeah I've done that but it starts blinking FUEL again after a few miles. It's not terrible, just a bit annoying lol
How much was the out the door price I’m in Cali mine was 7700
@@CC-oy8ii bout 7k
Great vid. likein that gear indicator you put on. Also have a similar rear view mirror on my Sur Ron and it works /no complaints, are you happy with it on the KLX? The stock rear view mirrors are just atrocious/ha ha. Anyway Lookin at the KLX 300 and had one question related to performance. Not looking for break neck speeds or anything/would def look elsewhere other than a single cylinder setup if that was the case. Wondering about cutting lanes, /its all good in my state; that being said is the "off the line performance" adiquit from a stoplite? Not to cause issues with other cars, not trying to get out ahead of a Porsche or other performance cars but would it be all good taking off with a 200lb rider to get ahead of average passenger cars? Thanks for the vid/informative, -Cheers
If you tap the mode button twice it goes back to trip 1, but it is annoying
Yeah I did eventually figure that part out. The annoying thing is that the FUEL comes right back on after a few miles and have to continuously hit the trip button to keep seeing how many miles you’ve been.
Why do wheelies show you in 1st gear, when you are actually in 2nd??
Bc the gear indicator is based off of front wheel speed and once you pop a wheelie and the wheel slows down the bike thinks you’re in 1st gear until you put the wheel back down
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Thanks, but still doesn't make sense. You could be in 1st 2nd or 3rd but going a constant speed, the front wheel speed would be the same... How does front wheel know what gear you are in? I have a KLX300, what gear indicator did you buy?
Great video. I’ve been looking at buying one especially for the price.
Glad I could help! For roughly $6k it's hard to beat these bikes
For the price, just get a DRZ. Better power, massive aftermarket support and easier modifying (imo)
Sounds like you need a second bike. 🙂👍🏿 I own a 2020 DRZ400SM and a 2020 SV650 for different purposes or riding experience.
I own a 2015 gsxr750 as well
Did you remove the secondary throttle plate on yours? If so did it make a big difference in throttle response cause that is my biggest gripe about it.
No I haven't
How did you get it to pop a wheelie so easily?
@@joshuatrigg5551 ass placement is critical...
What hand guards/grips do you have and also that mirror?
Kawasaki really can’t seem to figure out an effective fuel gauge for some reason 🤷🏽♂️
It’s so weird bc my 2012 ninja 1000 and Heather’s z125 pro both have excellent fuel gauges, the best I’ve ever seen aside from the old CBR 600’s. I’m not quite sure why they don’t all come with a digital fuel gauge like that bc it’s honestly fool proof. 6 bars and the last bar blinks when you’re on .5 gallons
You get what you pay for.
This klx base model has been around since '08 that's why
@@ryans.8294 LOL what!? Get what you pay for?? At $7,000 for a klx230sm you’d think they’d add a decent fuel gauge 😂
@@Namedeeznuts trip odometer works great as a fuel gauge. 😉
Where did you buy the rim decal? The side edge?
Can't get these for $6k in Oregon more like $7-7.5k out the door.
Too many unnecessary or over charges added...
Just hit the mode button and you can see the odometer even when the gas light is on. At least that's how my 2021 is
Yes that does work on the odometer but if you're on the trip A or B it will start to flash fuel again in just a few miles. I've learned to deal with it though lol
so that gear indicator is after market doesnt come stock right?
Where did you buy the gear reader?
Are the handle bars stock?
Yes they are. Pretty good imo too 👍🏻
I am OK with fuel tank, but no fuel gauge or gear indicator??? Big deal for me, I won't buy a bike without those two. Kawasaki still stuck in the 90's. We are almost 2023 here, they could have add those with some s/w update.
I fully agree with you
Is it comfortable traveling at 55-70 mph ?
I'm 300lbs and for me 60mph is relaxed. It'll hold 75 no problem. 80 is wringing it's neck
What gear indicator did you install?
It’s a Heal Tech gear indicator. I did a video on the mods not too long ago you can check out and I have a link to the product in that video. I think it’s actually around $130
ruclips.net/video/X56Z_hHUMJw/видео.html
I found a 5.1 tank that fits. Acerbis is the brand
I love how the dashboard is 10x better than the 15k out the door KTM 690.
Lol sad isn’t it 😂
But is it...? Have you rode both? Us 300sm owners disagree. Lol
I'm actually pretty stoked he mentioned the fuel notification. As a dirt bike rider starting out... that fuel warning written in is SUPER annoying.
how do you not know what gear you are in? you have a speedometer. you should be able to look at the speed and the sound should tell you immediately what gear you are in. i dont get it.
Good to know that would drive me nuts
That’s pretty sad how a 6k Kawasaki bike doesn’t have a fuel gauge or a gear indicator and my 1300 dollar grom clone does ha.
What fender eliminator is that?
Hey buddy i have the same bike! The furthest ive gone on mine is 105 miles and it started to sputter out. I wouldn’t go no more then 100 on it. I wish it had a fuel gage as well as a gear indicator
My fuel light comes on around 70-75 miles into a tank, seems about right
I don't know where they get 60 mpg from, of course I weigh 240 pounds
When it says fuel, push the mode button it will go away for a bit
The gear indicator is not a big deal I always watched my tachometer and my speed you can figure out exactly where you need to be
They should have used the Versys-x 300 dash.
The seat comfort should be your gas purchase guage on longer trips... If your experienceing discomfort on longer trips ...maybe you should have bought a different bike or .. considered not going on longer trips to not drain the tank so soon. Just saying.
I have to agree, not having the gear indicator is real annoying. They are sold out right now too of the one you have. Hopefully they will have them back in stock soon.
Yeah, not sure why they felt the z125 pro which is only a 4 speed needed it but the klx300 which is a 6 speed didn’t need it? Lol kinda silly. Yeah a LOT of bikes are sold out or hard to find right now it seems.
I came from motocross so I'm used to not having one so it doesn't bother me at all. I have the 2023 klx 300sm. The fuel guage thing would be a bit nicer. Mine is used back and forth to work and I'm only 6 miles from work so the small tank works ok, be nice if it was bigger though.
Looked at it.. was going to buy.. then price check!! Inflation or Greed put this bike out of the contention.. Wasn't this $4999 last year? kind of ridiculous when you include dealer delivery charges etc. (Out the door get's close to $6500.. Just not worth it for what this is. IMO..
One more.. I don't think the KLX300 can be called a super moto.. more like a Middle Moto?
I thought ab buying a klx300sm or a husky 350sm it’s a hard decision I love both
I want one so bad, my street glide is overrated
I want to know how to do wheelies
How much hp?
Good video and vibes of the bike.
Mine gets 86 mpg
If these are the most hateful things - the bike must be darn good! :D thanks for the info!
Haha no problem! Thanks for watching
So does that mean that the miles won't go up while in a wheelie?? 😂👌👌
Eric Forman doing moto vlogs now
You didn't put shifty gas in it did you ??? Only high octane no ethanol for me
Honk horn when gas light comes on 💯
Great bike for not a lot of cabbage. 😎🤩😍
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You got that right!
A cheap Hawk has a fuel gauge and gear indicator...
Those are all valid complaints. It’s still a really great bike though.
No doubt! Excellent bike for sure, just being picky here 😂
All dirt bikes turned street legal need 3 gallon tanks min, should be law!;)
I want one I'll carry an extra fuel jug with me on long trips if I have to.
First two points are valid. I even looked up how many liters one gallon is :) you would rather measure in anything else than the metroc system… why say one meter if you can say 1,3 broken washing machines or 8,7 mid-aged dead rats? LoL
Murica, that's why
Great video
Thank you!
I am 5'11 will I look like giant on bike?
No, I'm the same height as you
I'm 6'2" and look gangster on mine
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bro talked about the fuel light for like 6 minutes
Thanks for watching 😂
ngl, it took 6 min to really sink in 🤣@@SALTxTHExWOUND
They just don't have enough power.
N has reserve
That fart can you put on it sounds ridiculous
it really was obnoxious 😂
Get it together Kawasaki lol
Right lol
Dude you're riding a Supermoto you're on Suburban streets in the city there is a gas station on every corner what's the big deal go get yourself a desert tank
I'm not sure that's the right bike for commuting to work 50 miles a day. I'm a dirt bike guy more than street but a fuel gauge and a gear indicator would be useless to me.
True, it can be done but it’s not the most practical choice
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Quit Nit Picking , and ENJOY PLAYING WITH HER !!! And keep that front wheel up , then u will only need 1 New TIRE !!!
Such a pleasure to listen this obnoxiously loud and annoying exhaust. At least this video can be turned off.
Wow... a video about motorcycles.... that shows a motorcycle being ridden?! This is outrageous!!!