Test riding the legendary / un-killable KLR-650. I enjoyed the bike for what it is and imagine it’s dual purpose abilities would make it a really fun all around bike.
I brought a 2023 klr650 last year and they are pretty fast for what they are i ride mine like if it was a sport bike. Me and a friend brought one at the same time and I wish I brought a klr650 as my first bike instead of a 2022 klx230
Some people mentioned to me later that it’s designed for when your standing up. Felt funny on the road but I’m sure I would be able to get used to it. Thanks for watching
I got a 2012 with 5k miles on it and new knobby kenda and Bridgestone tires, I went from my 03 1600 Roadstar to this, and it is definitely a taller bike and yes you definitely feel the need to go off-road almost everywhere. It’s perfect for me , I ended up selling my big bike and use this bike almost daily… its what it is and I truly enjoy it . Oh and I’ve learned that with the new shenko 804-805s it likes to lean so far over into turns that it turns itself and I scrape the pegs. Even when standing, you can lean these little tanks way further than most would think.
I have street bike and a klx230s for off roading. However, I am strangely drawn to the KLR’s. They are giving them away at my dealer for $5900. I do t need it but coming very close to pulling the trigger.
I’m seriously considering something in the dual sport range. Something lightweight maybe in the KLX300 range. I feel like the 650 is too heavy for what I Would want to do off road.
Doohickie is an easy fix and bike is sorted then.Have the newer 1s still got that problem?I used to have a klr back in 2016 the local mechanic sorted my doohickie out I bought it on line and he fitted it wasn't too expensive.
What's hilarious about it?if it were hilarious I don't think they would have kept it in production for 100 years.they actually have marketing experts and stuff for that sort of thing.its not a 10 at anything but it's a SOLID 7 or 8 at EVERYTHING.I lost count at around 30 of how many motorcycles I've owned since my 7th birthday in 1976 and have literally ridden daily ever since, rain, shine,sleet, and some snow even though it rarely snows here, I was on a motorcycle when it did and my klrs are one my favorite.the fuel injection and other updates made it even better.YOU are hilarious!
Hahahaah The KLR is an antiquated piece of crap. It is a grocery getter at best and a crappy one at that.. Much better bikes out there for less money. Every time I take mine out something else falls off the thing.. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY..
@@chipverner5011 Yaaaa, well wait till you put some miles on it. Every time I take mine for a ride something else falls off of it or fails. RUN AWAY, it is a total piece of crap..
@@spencervidal3168I have 74,000 miles on mine, and like all big singles, it vibrates. You just need to maintain it. I’ve ridden mine to Yellow Knife, and to Dead Horse on two different trips, both trips starting in Colorado. Any bike on a long trip should be checked before the next day’s ride, it doesn’t matter what kind.
It’s definitely not fast at all, but for what it’s meant to do (go off road) it’s got enough. It’s not something I would want to spend much time on any highway with but some people do and say they enjoy it.
@2WCapo What about around town only type... Grocery store rip, local restaurants type riding... ??? I've owned lots of high powered let er' rip type machines... I personally love the comfort and look of the 24 KLR 650... Will probably buy a Traveler this week to trick out a bit and add it to my history of motorcycle ownerships... Steal of a deal NEW leftover from dealership... 4300 plus OTD... !!!
@@tommysiemienik7172 around town it would be plenty. I enjoyed this little test ride so I can imagine if I was given the freedom to go do my own thing on it I would have liked it even more.
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Some people could care less about sport bikes and would rather have a dependable low maintenance bike to get the job done.
You called it right “legendary tank”. I never plan to be without a KLR.
The shift lever position is designed to allow for big clunky ADV boots.
That makes sense, after talking with a few people that’s also what they told me.
And it’s easy enough to move the shifter down a few splines to lower it.
I love my green '23, but that white does look nice on the '24!
I missed this demo ride darn it. I saw the truck that day. You guys rode up Alma right by my house too.
I brought a 2023 klr650 last year and they are pretty fast for what they are i ride mine like if it was a sport bike. Me and a friend brought one at the same time and I wish I brought a klr650 as my first bike instead of a 2022 klx230
If you need something to haul all of your worldly possessions around the world on then it's the KLR👍👍
I got around the shifter issue by using the edge of my boot. A lot of guys will swap the pegs out for some lowered ones.
Some people mentioned to me later that it’s designed for when your standing up. Felt funny on the road but I’m sure I would be able to get used to it. Thanks for watching
I have a 2022 klr650 and love it and I understand just wanting to take off into the forest because I have done it
I got a 2012 with 5k miles on it and new knobby kenda and Bridgestone tires, I went from my 03 1600 Roadstar to this, and it is definitely a taller bike and yes you definitely feel the need to go off-road almost everywhere. It’s perfect for me , I ended up selling my big bike and use this bike almost daily… its what it is and I truly enjoy it . Oh and I’ve learned that with the new shenko 804-805s it likes to lean so far over into turns that it turns itself and I scrape the pegs. Even when standing, you can lean these little tanks way further than most would think.
I got a ‘21 klx230, ‘23 klx300, and ‘23 klr650. Each one is great in a different way. Love all 3! Just lots of fun!
Ide love to ride the 300, I hear that they may be bumping it to a 400 soon?
Where did you hear that?
@@2WCapo It would be a fantastic addition to get a KLX 450 dual sport
Or a 500
Wish I could come across one of these events. I have a z900 and absolutely love it but I would like to try an aventure bike one day.
Check on Kawasaki’s website, they take this truck all over the country.
How tall are you? How are the vibes on the bike is it smooth at speed
Around 6 ft, camera is mounted to helmet so vibes don’t do much, it’s just the wind that’s hard to avoid.
this is a brand new 90s car for $5999 but it's actually a bike.
Gotta join the dual sport hooligans over here 😝 ohhh look a gate and a trail… yup!!! We goin 😅💯
Gotta teach me tw200 12 o’clock wheelies
@@2WCapo 💯 lean back n cover that brake 😅 braaap braap brraapp ya know the sweet spot of brapppy
I have street bike and a klx230s for off roading. However, I am strangely drawn to the KLR’s. They are giving them away at my dealer for $5900. I do t need it but coming very close to pulling the trigger.
I’m seriously considering something in the dual sport range. Something lightweight maybe in the KLX300 range. I feel like the 650 is too heavy for what I Would want to do off road.
But in… you won’t regret it
Perhaps someone can help me here.... How did the KLR get the unkillable reputation it has if the doohickie is really a big problem?
It’s not.
Doohickie is an easy fix and bike is sorted then.Have the newer 1s still got that problem?I used to have a klr back in 2016 the local mechanic sorted my doohickie out I bought it on line and he fitted it wasn't too expensive.
What really amazing is the duelsport market is huge now. And kawasaki desides to do nothing 😢for them. Used to race the kx,s they kept up.
It’s not fair how many demo days you get
The Toyota Tundra of the bike world . Not great at anything but you can’t kill it .
Insulting the KlR is not cool.
@@onerider808 i love my Klr
Uhhh... a land cruiser maybe.
I think the Toyota Land Cruiser of the bike world has to be the Yamaha super Tenere.
You can wheelie!!!!
Wow so basically the same sence the 1990
What's hilarious about it?if it were hilarious I don't think they would have kept it in production for 100 years.they actually have marketing experts and stuff for that sort of thing.its not a 10 at anything but it's a SOLID 7 or 8 at EVERYTHING.I lost count at around 30 of how many motorcycles I've owned since my 7th birthday in 1976 and have literally ridden daily ever since, rain, shine,sleet, and some snow even though it rarely snows here, I was on a motorcycle when it did and my klrs are one my favorite.the fuel injection and other updates made it even better.YOU are hilarious!
I think your taking the title the wrong way… I didn’t say anything bad about the bike if you watched the video.
He didn’t mean it like that. Watch the video before getting angry
You lose wind protection and fuel range with a DRZ. I have a zippy KTM 500 EXC and the KLR650 is the chill garage mate.
Ride a kawa klr and hot dogs and free gift...oh man
You did no twisties. It EXCELS in the twisties. You still have no idea what a grest bike it is.
It’s a group ride, he doesn’t choose where they go
Shifter feels weird , be perfect 👌with thick motocross 👢boots
@@slickraccoon420 that’s what I’ve heard, I was wearing sportbike boots and I understand now that the bike was more setup for off road
H2 is the GAYEST bike Kawasaki makes.
Just sounds and looks slow and boring!! The thing just seems like an absolute slug
Hahahaah The KLR is an antiquated piece of crap. It is a grocery getter at best and a crappy one at that.. Much better bikes out there for less money. Every time I take mine out something else falls off the thing.. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY..
I thought that, too, until I owned one. I was genuinely surprised by how enjoyable that bike was.
@@chipverner5011 Yaaaa, well wait till you put some miles on it. Every time I take mine for a ride something else falls off of it or fails. RUN AWAY, it is a total piece of crap..
You were not the correct consumer for a KLR. You would love a Tenere 700. I love my KLR 650 and my tube of Loctite. They require each other.
@@spencervidal3168I have 74,000 miles on mine, and like all big singles, it vibrates. You just need to maintain it. I’ve ridden mine to Yellow Knife, and to Dead Horse on two different trips, both trips starting in Colorado. Any bike on a long trip should be checked before the next day’s ride, it doesn’t matter what kind.
@@bryanbrowning5746 I dont believe you. Know way a klr will last for 75000 miles.. NO WAY....
So does it at least have decent power... ??? It is not a complete slug is it... ???
It’s definitely not fast at all, but for what it’s meant to do (go off road) it’s got enough. It’s not something I would want to spend much time on any highway with but some people do and say they enjoy it.
@2WCapo What about around town only type... Grocery store rip, local restaurants type riding... ??? I've owned lots of high powered let er' rip type machines... I personally love the comfort and look of the 24 KLR 650... Will probably buy a Traveler this week to trick out a bit and add it to my history of motorcycle ownerships... Steal of a deal NEW leftover from dealership... 4300 plus OTD... !!!
@@tommysiemienik7172 around town it would be plenty. I enjoyed this little test ride so I can imagine if I was given the freedom to go do my own thing on it I would have liked it even more.
@@2WCapo Thank you for your replies... Have a great Sunday... !!!
No. It will hit 85-90 easily and never feel too slow in city traffic