I completely agree with you about the EFI💯 I was SO in love with the DRZ400 but I don’t want a 1980s carburetor in the 2020s Glad you’re enjoying the SM😎
Exactly! I think if Suzuki put some new tech on the DRZ it would dominate the sumo world all over again. Or if Honda would come out with a crf300l sumo, Kawi could do a 400 also. The 300 is perfect but the 400 would allow higher cruising speeds at a lower RPM.
I've yet to have any issues with my carb, starts cold or hot no issues. Barely even use the choke. Only reason I want the drz400s to have efi is for better mpg lol. Smoother throttle with carb though so there are definitely trade offs.
I'm at 800 miles on my klx300sm, my first bike was a ttr 125 10 years ago. I'm in love with it. Recently did a delkavic ss70 and fuel commander, with a 02 delete. I love it, best bike for 2 and from work and just being able to go back to off-road is a plus.
I went from the Suzuki DR-Z400, Kawasaki KLR-650, Yamaha Tenere 700, Honda 250L, Honda 300L, then ended up with the KLX-300SM. What a fun super light bike, it’s no T7, but as much as I ride, love the fuel savings. I can rip hard on the twisty roads on my KLX-300SM for 80-90 miles and it only cost $4, maybe $5 bucks. If you want some cheap fun, this is the moto to get. For some reason I get better gas mileage on the KLX-300SM vs my Honda 250L and the 300L.
My first bike was an XT225 (about 16 years ago when gas was like 1.60 so we didn't even think about mileage haha) and it got about 75-85 mpg for me. Great high school "scooter" commuter! :D
If you gained mileage with what is considered a performance mod, it must have been pretty choked off. Can't wait to see if you get the air box done and how it goes. Hopefully even more power and a plateau in mpg because damn, that sounds like the perfect bike to ride when the weather allows. My F150 is great. But 25mpg on my best day is simply wallet killing. Great content. Love your mods. And I'm looking for a good deal on one on that Oriental Blue and Ebony combo.
Hey man thanks for watching! I actually just bought a 21' Ford Ranger and average around 23-24mpg also in the city and it kills the wallet for sure, I saw gas went up to $4.75 here in Florida today so I'm commuting on the KLX as much as possible! Hope you find one!
I see you have a heal tech gear indicator, I’m planning on getting one for me klx300sm but wasn’t sure if it was a plug in or you have to splice it in. And was wondering if you made a video installing it?
Once you go light, it's hard to go back to heavier bikes... My Husky 701 came with the ContiAttack SM tires and they work great on both street and track, but people say they will be done in a couple thousand miles. Using the same mirrors BTW.
I can imagine, especially with a more powerful bike. I thought about giving the Q3+ a try on this bike but I’m not sure I can build up enough heat to keep them grippy on the streets. I think I can get around 2,500-3,000 miles out of the Continentals on my KLX
I have a 2020 klx250 . I did the bigger snorkle, and delkevic slip on , deleted the o2, plugged the AIR system, no tuner . Runs great and definitely picked up fuel mileage and power.
I only ride mine about 10-20 miles a week. It's my first bike so I don't have much gear, just an ADV helmet, long sleeves, work pants, boots and gloves. There isn't a cycle gear or any local dealers that have good inventory around here. I need a jacket but I want to try them on before I buy one.
I get an average of 72 mpg with mine although I stay on back roads and don't do much over 55. I'm only 6 miles from work and that's what I use it for majority of the time.
I own a 2023 KLX and a 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400X and thI dig my KLX but The Triumph Scrambler is getting 81 mpg is a lot quicker with a lot higher top speed, $5,595 but 50 lbs heavier. I can’t say enough about the Triumph but I will keep and ride the KLR for dirt and switch to knobbiest at the next tire change. They are both amazing bikes however if I could only own one motorcycle then I would pick the Triumph Scrambler 400x
@@keldonator maybe we're talking about the valves. interestingly enough out of all the research in valve checks. yamaha's across the board (cruisers, dual sports, sport bikes) tend to have the longest valve check intervals. most bikes calling for 48,000km intervals. just look at the wr250r! yamaha r&d is some of the best from japan
@@SALTxTHExWOUNDhow about 80? I have to run to albuquerque every once in a while and its only a 3 hour ride which is doable but its 80 the whole way. My little county i tend to stay in and the top speed is about 55 so everyone does 60. So most of the time this bike will be right in the pocket. Would be nice if it could also handle 80mph for 3 hours straight. Getting 50 mpg at 80 if it can do it would be nice because ive been taking thr v6 accord to albuquerque and that bitch gets like 27mpg. I could half my fuel costs if this bike could handle it.
carbs aren't really the issue. it's the ethanol fuel we're forced to use. I don't know what the situation is in the US but here in Canada I don't think i've ever seen ethanol free fuel available at the pump. back in the day the carb was just something you'd tinker with and clean once in a while but nowadays if you don't start a carb'd bike for a week there's a chance the thing wont even start.
Haha yes absolutely understand! I have another set of the stock tires that I’ll give away to someone who wants to grab them 👍🏻 And that’s too funny! I’ll be doing an install video of the gear indicator here real soon. Definitely the best modification imo 🙌🏻
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I hope you all have a great Memorial Day weekend! Ride safe and have fun! 🙌🏻😁
Be safe this weekend!
Love the supermoto content!! Your videos were part of the reason I decided to get this bike this year!
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching Sam! :)
Just bought a 230sm last week. Coming from a RS660 it feels like a bicycle. Love it in turns. Wheelies pretty good too!
You are like the first motovlogger that isn't annoying.
Haha I appreciate that Nick
Most of them yell like nerdy 13 year olds
I completely agree with you about the EFI💯
I was SO in love with the DRZ400 but I don’t want a 1980s carburetor in the 2020s
Glad you’re enjoying the SM😎
Exactly! I think if Suzuki put some new tech on the DRZ it would dominate the sumo world all over again. Or if Honda would come out with a crf300l sumo, Kawi could do a 400 also. The 300 is perfect but the 400 would allow higher cruising speeds at a lower RPM.
I've yet to have any issues with my carb, starts cold or hot no issues. Barely even use the choke. Only reason I want the drz400s to have efi is for better mpg lol. Smoother throttle with carb though so there are definitely trade offs.
I'm at 800 miles on my klx300sm, my first bike was a ttr 125 10 years ago. I'm in love with it. Recently did a delkavic ss70 and fuel commander, with a 02 delete. I love it, best bike for 2 and from work and just being able to go back to off-road is a plus.
Absolutely agreed! The stock tires were definitely better off road though 😅😂
I went from the Suzuki DR-Z400, Kawasaki KLR-650, Yamaha Tenere 700, Honda 250L, Honda 300L, then ended up with the KLX-300SM. What a fun super light bike, it’s no T7, but as much as I ride, love the fuel savings. I can rip hard on the twisty roads on my KLX-300SM for 80-90 miles and it only cost $4, maybe $5 bucks. If you want some cheap fun, this is the moto to get. For some reason I get better gas mileage on the KLX-300SM vs my Honda 250L and the 300L.
My first bike was an XT225 (about 16 years ago when gas was like 1.60 so we didn't even think about mileage haha) and it got about 75-85 mpg for me. Great high school "scooter" commuter! :D
I bet that was a blast, especially being In high school!
If you gained mileage with what is considered a performance mod, it must have been pretty choked off. Can't wait to see if you get the air box done and how it goes. Hopefully even more power and a plateau in mpg because damn, that sounds like the perfect bike to ride when the weather allows. My F150 is great. But 25mpg on my best day is simply wallet killing. Great content. Love your mods. And I'm looking for a good deal on one on that Oriental Blue and Ebony combo.
Hey man thanks for watching! I actually just bought a 21' Ford Ranger and average around 23-24mpg also in the city and it kills the wallet for sure, I saw gas went up to $4.75 here in Florida today so I'm commuting on the KLX as much as possible! Hope you find one!
I see you have a heal tech gear indicator, I’m planning on getting one for me klx300sm but wasn’t sure if it was a plug in or you have to splice it in. And was wondering if you made a video installing it?
It’s plug and play but you have to splice one wire, I’ll be making a install video here real soon! 👍🏻
Once you go light, it's hard to go back to heavier bikes... My Husky 701 came with the ContiAttack SM tires and they work great on both street and track, but people say they will be done in a couple thousand miles. Using the same mirrors BTW.
I can imagine, especially with a more powerful bike. I thought about giving the Q3+ a try on this bike but I’m not sure I can build up enough heat to keep them grippy on the streets. I think I can get around 2,500-3,000 miles out of the Continentals on my KLX
I have a 2020 klx250 . I did the bigger snorkle, and delkevic slip on , deleted the o2, plugged the AIR system, no tuner . Runs great and definitely picked up fuel mileage and power.
I only ride mine about 10-20 miles a week. It's my first bike so I don't have much gear, just an ADV helmet, long sleeves, work pants, boots and gloves. There isn't a cycle gear or any local dealers that have good inventory around here. I need a jacket but I want to try them on before I buy one.
Congrats on your new bike! You should look into Revzilla, you can buy their gear and exchange it for free as long as you don't ride in it :)
I get an average of 72 mpg with mine although I stay on back roads and don't do much over 55. I'm only 6 miles from work and that's what I use it for majority of the time.
Wow that is awesome to hear! I'm sure if I rode a little easier I could get better, but 60-65 I'm happy with :)
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Absolutely, 60 plus is definitely better than my truck mpg.
I looked but couldn't find it. No fuel gauge.
So when the gaslight comes on, whats left in the tank?
I think about 1/2 gallon so around 25 miles roughly
#1 for us is price. So much fun for the money! 👍👌
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So true! For $6k I’d say this bike and the ninja400 are my top picks 🙌🏻
I own a 2023 KLX and a 2024 Triumph Scrambler 400X and thI dig my KLX but The Triumph Scrambler is getting 81 mpg is a lot quicker with a lot higher top speed, $5,595 but 50 lbs heavier. I can’t say enough about the Triumph but I will keep and ride the KLR for dirt and switch to knobbiest at the next tire change. They are both amazing bikes however if I could only own one motorcycle then I would pick the Triumph Scrambler 400x
How's the maintenance been on this bike? Seems the intervals are closer than the drz400sm too which would be a deterant for me.
actually the opposite. enjoy the drz 😃😃😃😃
@@ih8momjokes1 Actually it's not the opposite. My buddy got the klx300sm now.
@@keldonator maybe we're talking about the valves. interestingly enough out of all the research in valve checks. yamaha's across the board (cruisers, dual sports, sport bikes) tend to have the longest valve check intervals. most bikes calling for 48,000km intervals. just look at the wr250r! yamaha r&d is some of the best from japan
@@ih8momjokes1 Yea twice as often valve checks.
Do you have a tuner with the new exhaust? I want to add the exhaust but not sure if I need a tuner.
No I don’t, it’s not necessary unless you start doing other mods (snorkel, secondary throttle, etc.)
Thanks
So can you ride 65 no issues like 200 miles? I'm a Yamaha fanboy but want something I can ride year round.
Absolutely. It’ll cruise at 70+ all day
@@SALTxTHExWOUNDhow about 80? I have to run to albuquerque every once in a while and its only a 3 hour ride which is doable but its 80 the whole way. My little county i tend to stay in and the top speed is about 55 so everyone does 60. So most of the time this bike will be right in the pocket. Would be nice if it could also handle 80mph for 3 hours straight. Getting 50 mpg at 80 if it can do it would be nice because ive been taking thr v6 accord to albuquerque and that bitch gets like 27mpg. I could half my fuel costs if this bike could handle it.
Were there any clearance issues with fitting the Continental EVO 140 rear tire on this bike? Did you go up a size on the front, from 110 to 120?
Not at all, I've heard you can even fit a 150 rear but it doesn't give you much clearance, and I kept stock front size
Hey salt the wound
What tire sizes are you running for the track days?
Stock front 110 I believe and 140 rear
@@SALTxTHExWOUND do you 150 60 on rear would be a overkill?
can we have a link to the gear indicator your put on it?
I did a video on the install and linked it there :)
Where do you get those mirrors ?
Revzilla, 2” CRG bar end mirrors
whered you get the rim colors? they look so clean
Ebay I believe
Do you think I’d still have fun on this coming from a dyna?
probably so but you won't be as comfortable, I'd recommend test riding one first
I have a KLX300 but when I blip it, it dies immediately, what should I do to fix it?
I think the bike is amazing. It’s a great secondary bike. Especially commuting to and from work.
Definitely a great secondary bike, having a 750 also keeps my need for speed in check lol
Looking at getting this for my first bike. Would you recommend it for a first timer?
Go for it, not a lot of power but since it's light you shouldn't get bored of it that quickly and you'll gain some valuable skills
What are you using for the gear indicator LED and how simple was it to install?
carbs aren't really the issue. it's the ethanol fuel we're forced to use. I don't know what the situation is in the US but here in Canada I don't think i've ever seen ethanol free fuel available at the pump.
back in the day the carb was just something you'd tinker with and clean once in a while but nowadays if you don't start a carb'd bike for a week there's a chance the thing wont even start.
Shell 91 is still ethanol free in Canada, but of course then you're paying for premium.
@@auntjanet2346 oh is that right? i had no idea ty
What brand gloves are those?
Icon 👍🏻
Where did u get the rim stickers?
I'm 5 ft 7.5 inches tall. Is this bike seat too tall for me?
Not at all, my wife is 5'5" and can flat foot it no problem
Have you ridden an older Yamaha Wr250x? If so, how would you compare the two?
We need the 10 List!!
I do want new tires. But I must destroy the ones I have first. Also every time I am in the wrong gear I think of your videos. So a lot
Haha yes absolutely understand! I have another set of the stock tires that I’ll give away to someone who wants to grab them 👍🏻
And that’s too funny! I’ll be doing an install video of the gear indicator here real soon. Definitely the best modification imo 🙌🏻
im sold. definitely getting one
Great video. 👍
Thank you! Appreciate you watching 😁
what mirror is that
Really was sold on a TW200 but it having old tech, carbs, and not as capable of doing the rare highway ride. Also this is only $1k more.
I think it's awesome an looks like a lot of
Thanks man! It’s definitely a fun bike 💪🏻
what a nice bike.
Thanks Chris!
miss the z125 content:(
My wife still has hers, we rode them yesterday actually
SUMO FOR LIFE
They're so much fun!
That guy was probably looking at his phone... it's worse than drinking!
I like it!
ComfortSeat first mod for this old dude rider.
is it worth it
I wish this bike had been sold in UK dealerships
Its wierd they dont. Motorcycles are very enviormentally friendly in certain ways. By natural design
@@TheAnnoyingBoss I don't know of any middleweight supermotos for the road in the UK. It's a jump from 125 to 700
The deal breaker is no ABS
ABS is for people who can’t ride, change my mind 😂
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You beat me to it 😂🙌🏻