Re: "I HATE THE KLR 650!" o
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- The Kawasaki KLR 650 has a huge and extremely loyal fanbase, but there's no denying that it's not the greatest motorcycle in the world... on paper. Because of it's massive following, it gets a lot of over-hyped press for better or worse. Let's call it what it is... a motorcycle that while far from perfect, has had the single largest impact on adventure riding (and therefore the fun and enjoyment that people have found through dual sporting and enduro) in the world. Here's to the Kawasaki KLR 650, and every other wonderful motorcycle that has inspired every-day people to get out there and LIVE!
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Just bought a 94 KLR 650 with 7,000 miles for $900. It's actually in good shape! Five hours in the garage getting things basically back to snuff and I'm hitting the trails tomorrow- for the price of a KTM fender.
I know, right. Every time I look at dirt-ish bikes I look at KTM and say they built what I want. Then I see the price, and think, you can't use something that expensive the way it was built to be used. Every trip you would be worried about scuffing it.
Lmfao ! Price of a ktm fender ! Hahaha !
Most of us KLR owners don't really care what other people think. Most of us are frugal and really care more about the adventure than what name brand luggage we have, or whether our riding gear matches or not. Just saying...
stumper92 very true!
I want to be a klr owner 😪
THis is literally, the best review of a motorcycle i've ever seen. Not based in CCs or torque, but in the real experiences, which are what we were looking for in the first place.
+andreisabe Sweet! Thanks :)
andreisabe You said it! I feel like everyone should take pride in their machine, i love my little '15 dr200 because gas is practically free at 90+mpg and it fits me for a short guy. cant wait to test out the new dynojet kit with a few drilled out baffles in the exhaust :)
Totally agree! Well said!!!
Every now and then I have to revisit the video that got me back into riding 8 years ago. Thanks Tyler. The KLR still rocks.
The KLR-650 is the AK-47 of Motorcycles.
George Hill That's a very good analogy!
Thumbs up! Great Analogy
this need more likes
Yes!
How many water cooled AK-47's have you fired?
I had a KLR, and traded it for a Tiger 800 XC. I really thought I was taking a huge step up, and in some ways I was. When I realized I wanted the low weight (bwah ha ha) back of my KLR, I ended up trading the Tiger in on a DR 650!!! The best part of both of these bikes is they don't leave you stranded looking for parts no matter where they go, and when you do need them fixed, the difference in price to a KTM, BMW, or Triumph at the garage is about the same as when you buy the bikes. Don't even get me started on the mandatory valve adjustments and updates that the upper end bikes have you do for 1000 bucks.
I'm not against people buying these premium bikes to suit their riding styles, just don't knock these budget friendly machines as they will produce just as many grins at half the headaches.
Nice topic ER!
sixthisoverdrive Oh man "just as many grins at half the headaches." that is GOSPEL right there!
Exactly why I bought a KLR. Glad you understand
Great vid.. as the owner of a KLR I know where you are coming from... I have taken a lot of heat for my choice of bike..!!! Not that my KLR is stock anymore... LOL.. I have a few vids doing things on a KLR that probably shouldn't have been done...Keep up the great work...
holy shit l've been riding motorcycles for 15 years and this is the best, most accurate and objective review l've ever heard on this bike. And under 5 min!
Had all kinds of bikes... my 09 KLR is my favorite
It is all about perspective. Here in the remote mountains of Bolivia, KLR's are considered "Jem's", the Land Rover most reliable bikes, and they ain't "cheap"!!
I just bought my first one (2008) last night, and can't wait to see the end of the cuarenteen to take off into the mountains
Your videos are the best by far! Thanks!
I come back to this video often, and always before a big trip. Well done sir
Great video... I don't change my humble F650 Dakar from 2001! I'm after the bells and whistles from the places I visit, the nice people that cross my path... and that ones are free...
+yv6eda I like that a lot :)
After i got my bike, these vids make me remind of the feeling it gives me. It really helps me trough the winter.
Cant wait til summer so i can get on it again ;D
Love this review. Im a Muscle Car guy and this is true for us too. People concentrate too much on numbers and too little on the experience.
just bought my first klr...a new 2014 new edition which was on sale and i paid 6500.00 otd with the four year warranty.
in the last two months i have already put 2000 miles on it. i commute to work on it three times a week and on the weekends i hit the trails in my area.
i have upgraded the front and rear springs and will be adding raising links on it this week cause i`m 6'5" 375 and ride it pretty aggresive.
i smile like a little kid everytime i get on it and go for a ride. i really wanted to get a ds850 but cost and the fact that i can fix the klr on the side of the road made the klr that much more appealing.
love it!
Tristan Koepfli An excellent choice for sure! I hear those 2014s are fantastic!
Well said. My friend and I are currently on a trip from Alaska to Argentina on two 09 KLRs. Sometimes we hate them, but most times we love them!
I just bought a KLR250 a few weeks ago, and being in MI, I'm still waiting for the snow to melt before I can begin my dual sport adventures! First bike ever for me. Great channel. Keep up the good videos!
Tony Heigel Congrats on the bike purchase! You're gonna love it!!!!
Hay Tyler, still one of my favourite videos of yours! All the best......
I owned a 2003 with 2004 plastics (Red) and rode it 4000 miles as a commuter. It had a taller/wider windshield, serrated pegs, master cylinder guard, water pump guard, radiator guard and aluminum skidplate. Also stiffer fork springs and Galfer braided lines. I had a modded airbox and a Big Gun exhaust and there's no place it couldn't take me! aside from desperately needing a sixth gear and having a wimpy charging system - it was perfect. It had a voracious appetite for rear tires though. But wheelies were easy and even at 398lbs wet, it was a hoot!
THIS VIDEO NAILS IT! I've owned 4 Harleys, a BMW RT1150, all kinds of dirt bikes and assorted street bikes.
My KLR 650 is hands down my favorite bike. For a given purpose, it's NOT the best bike. But for all around riding it can't be beat.
Cheap, reliable, easily repairable when I break it, and always ready to go when I am. I love my ugly 'ol thumper!
Fantastic video!! For us guys with Uber kids and KLR's that got sold to purchase mini vans I can relive my KLR days one video at a time from your uploads. Thanks brother and keep em coming. Thanks for your wisdom and wit.
K Gillmore Hahahah oh man we just had to buy a Prius for the family car ;) One day you'll have another one in your garage, until then I hope the videos inspire! ;)
Your points are absolutely correct! The friendships I have made due to the fact that I ride motorcycles is priceless! I’m a dirt bike rider at hart but, in the last couple of years have added dual sporting to the fun. The things I have experienced and the people I have met would not have been possible with out the motorcycle. It’s NOT a competition! It’s about experiencing life!
Just bought my first motorcycle, a 09 KLR about a month ago and I’ve put just over 2000 miles on it since! Up and down the mountain, on and off road, near and far and I LOVE IT MORE EACH RIDE!!! I found some snow last weekend and laid it down a lot lol but it kept starting right back up asking for more. I’m so happy with my purchase and grateful for the help I’ve received from the tight-knit, respectful, and generally good-willed community on RUclips and on the forums. Rock on KLR riders 🤘🏼
Thank you for sharing this video and your point of view. Riding motorcycles since I was 14 years old and am now 65 retired and still enjoying adventure riding. Living in southwestern Wyoming, I've always ridden dual purpose bikes, but Kawasaki has always been my favorite choice mainly as you point out that it is really all I've been able to afford. One of my sons and I have logged 5 annual long distance trips, and my 2008 KLR has never failed me on many roads in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, Arizona, New Mexico and Idaho. The memories the KLR has given me will be carried and revered to my grave. I have friends with BMWs, KTMs, Triumphs and Ducati, which I am happy for and respect their rides, but like you, the KLR has a very special fit for me. Not sure how many more trips I've got in this lifetime, but it's good to know there is someone else out there that has exactly the same sentiment I have for the KLR..
In continued gratitude and hoping you have safe and fun travels in your future,
Thank you for the brutally honest review. I WANT to ride motorcycles just to go and visit places and I've settled on the KLR 650 (I think). It's cheap, reliable and it can keep up with highway traffic. It's all I want and need.............
Darth Belal I just took mine to Colorado and loved it. It's such a fantastic bike!
Love your message. Considering a KLR for myself and have been watching your videos the last few evenings. It's crazy, of all the bikes I've had, my wr250x is probably my favorite; lots of stories taking it places (albeit, slowly). Thanks for keeping the faith, keeping positive and giving me another outlet to dream. Cheers.
Still trucking my 08. Love the adventures that I’ve had.
man i love this video! i'm 16 and the klr 650 is my first motorcycle I can ride on the road. great starter bike, and it has also hooked me on the enjoyment of adventure riding. This past summer i did the idaho Back country discovery route which was so fun, but everything you talked about being bad about the motorcycle can be fixed. we recently bored it out to a 705 and it literary doubles the hp, there is some good replacement shocks and to make the bike a little bit lighter you can put the desert tank on.
+xXDrunkPvPBurnsXx Oh man I've ridden it with just a 680 kit and it makes a HUGE difference! A 705 bore has got to be amazing!
You rock Bro! thanks for all your awesome vids. I can't wait to get my KLR. Both my Dad and Uncle own one and they each have many other bikes and they love the KLR the most. My GF and I live full time in a RV an d can't wait to add the KLR to our adventurous lifestyle
Here here! A worthy testament to my fav......WELL DONE! Have had only two KLR's in my life and have not been without one for over 26 years...
Well said. Looking to buy my first dual sport and the KLR keeps working its way to the top of the list.
really good video, mate... what you say about not knowing good power and suspension and all that matters is the fun you had with mates. thats me all over... i am a cruiser rider..i ride 1300cc and above bikes. i bought a klr650 on a whim just to have as a side bike and i fell in love with the bike and the fun im having. i love the klr650 and i love the experiences it has given me, no matter what people think about it.
This is the video that probably hooked me into your channel. It also pushed me to purchase my dualsport. Thanks!
Bike research has brought me to your channel. I love your reviews. Im kinda a noob to the adventure bike world. My first bike was a 09 Honda CRF 230L, It taut me a lot about riding,but it was slow,small and always had me wanting more. Im finally ready to buy a new bike and your videos have helped me narrow my decision down between the KLR650 and the DL650. More than likely it,s going to be the V-STROM. I like it for it,s power and comfort. After watching your KLR vs V-STROM video and seeing how well it did off road,im sold on the V-STROM. I want something that will make me confident on the interstate and on some light to medium off road. Thanks a lot for your videos. They have been the best resource for my decision making.
RaftGuidePhil So glad to help! I think you're making a great buy with the Strom... those bikes really are fantastic!
I absolutely lovedvthis perspective. This guy has got life figured out. Wish I knew him personally.
I started adventure riding on s Honda 750. You learn to adapt to what you got and focus on the adventure.
I already decided to get one but now im seriously getting one. Your video was inspiring, I think my friend and I ill both get one and adventure the open world. Keep doing what youre doing.
its starting to warm up in canada,i got the itch to ride my klr i needed a fix....thank you tyler..cheers to 2016
much love bro
You don't got snowmobiles for the winter months?
This is absolutely brilliant! You sir, have an amazing outlook on life :)
THANK YOU..... I agree with you 100%... it's all about the ride not WHAT you ride, it's about having fun and loving the ride you have. RESPECT
Great video! You always knock it out of the park and this ones no different! Great job
Freddy Castro Thanks for the kind words :) Hope to provide some more great content very soon :)
Amen brother! You just summed up the whole KLR thing in one awesome video.
You have produced some great videos in the past, but I think your recent stuff is on a whole different level. Dare I say Accidental Broadcast-esque. Keep up the good work, and long live the mighty milk crate clad adventure steed.
***** The milk crate.. I need to get one to "mod" the KLR! :D
Late to the party, but I love my KLR. I'm on my second (new '23). I've owned Harleys, Ducati, Moto Guzzis, Triumph, three V-Stroms (including my now 1050XT Adventure).
I have to say the KLR, like you've presented, is one of the most satisfying rides.
Your video is really inspiring to me. I am about to get a 2012 klr650 and i keep hearing how much of a pig they are and this and that. but i think you are right. under all of the scrutiny, i am just looking for something affordable and cool "enough" to get me on an epic adventure or 2. so thanks for your well put together video. It is much appreciated.
awesome vid eveRide. nailed it! I'm going to ride my KLR now!
excellent vid,, inspirational words. I will be picking up my first dual sport today (1989 klr650 11k mi.) So of course it is raining and 45 degrees. WooHoo, can't wait
Usually when they come up with something that works they discontinue it but not the case with the KLR. Miraculously they keep on making them and with very little change. They are like the EverReady Bunny or an old properly tuned VW bug...plenty adequate and they just keep on giving! Long live the KLR!
Dr. Dual Sport Yeah we both know they're not the "best", but we both got back into dual sport because of it... so seriously, LONG LIVE THE KLR!
It has been discontinued, thank you very much
Karam Singh he made the comment 3 years ago dumb dumb. They were still in production back then
I just bought a brand new 2015 klr650 today and I absolutely cannot wait to experience all the stuff that you've experienced on it.
Stealth Bobber YESSSSSSSS! You're going to love it!!!
Ak 47 of bikes and i love both, whatever anyone says i will always pick it
great video showing appreciation of the machine... wish all owners viewed their bikes the same! ...gotta feel grateful and happy with what you got!
Spot on my friend. Why we ride. My Kawasaki Versys X300 is not the best on paper either but I sure do have more fun taking her out on adventures than I do with my big powerful street bike.
In my younger days i rode some enduro races. Ktm, Husky, were the bikes of that day. I always had to work on them to ride. Perhaps because i rode a lot harder. However, at 68 I ride what i don't have to work on. 2001 klr with 4500 miles is the ticket. It does some things not so well, but it will do it all. Its great for us XXL guys too. Thanks.
Great video. I own a KLR 650 and will watch all of your videos. Great work sir.
just sold my 07 ninja 650 & buying my first KLR,Its a 2003 with every upgrade option on it,Very excited!!!!
So beautifully delivered. I almost teared up! KLR650 maybe not the best motorcycle out there, but to me, it's MY best!
dude you rule! if i could subscribe twice to this channel i would! i've been riding sport bikes for almost 19 years now and my 2016 KLR isn't just my first ADV motorcycle, its also my very first brand new bike! i absolutely love it. at this point in my riding career i'm not looking to go fast, i just want to get there. to the places where sport bikes can't take me. i bought my bike less than 6 months ago and because of it i've seen places i've never even dreamed of seeing and gone places that i didn't even know existed! you're absolutely right, that can't be measured, that can't be assigned a dollar value. keep going with this channel man, great stuff! happy new year and safe riding. (don't tell anyone, but i'm still scared shitless when my tires hit the dirt! LOLOL... gonna take me a while to transition but i say that with a huge smile on my face)
Awesome video. Great commentary. It is this kind of channel that make RUclips great.
I just bought my first Kawasaki ever. 2011 Klr650 w 15kmi. for 3k and still have 2 Hondas and a Harley. It is all about the riding. 👍
I bought my 2008 KLR brand new in May of 2008. It started burning oil at what I would call an unacceptable pace at about 15K miles in mid 2009 (yes I ride it a lot). I had the 685 kit, valves, springs & carb tune done on it at that point. What a difference! Anyway, in the last 5 years I have test rode a Versys, WeeStrom, Tiger 800, Tenere 1200 & even a KTM990. All those bikes were smoother, faster, way better on the road & competent off road. I almost bought the WeeStrom & the Tiger 800. BUT... I didn't because the KLR calls to me. Its so imperfect, its perfect for ME. Even with all the mods I have done (a lot) I still haven't spent half as much as I would have on one of the others (except the WeeStrom). I have been to Alaska, Nevada, Utah, Southern California, Wyoming & Montana on it. I have ridden thousands of miles off road on it. It's just the right motorcycle for me. I like it for what it is. A throwback to simple bikes that can do pretty much anything. I can drop it & just pick it back up without a worry. My skid plate is scarred with the good times she has brought me. Her crash bars are well used. Its the bike I would want when the Zombie apocalypse hits. It has 86,429 miles on it. So yeah, I love it! Farkle on!
Tim Schmidt You, sir, have nailed it! "It calls to me!" What an awesome, simple, and perfect statement. What more reason do we need for anything other than that? Very well put, sir :)
Just bought a 1st gen KLR, just waiting for it to warm up enough (northeast, woohoo...) to ride it! I think you hit the nail on the head with your comments in this video. Can't wait to take it on an adventure somewhere =)
Warren Fletch Congrats! You're going to love it for sure!
Nice vid! I bought a new one back in 2006 and I love it.
I just bought a 2012 KLR650 number 6, I also own a 09 BMW R1200GSA #3 and love them both. From Mexico to Alaska in comfort I take the BMW, for cheap, keep me out on the road, fix it cheap anywhere I love the KLR. I agree with eveRide ADV, I don't care what you ride, just get out there and stay there, enjoy.
Yep just bought 2015 KLR650, obviously not your Grampaws KLR, so many suspension upgrades, no mods required. Just bag, crash bars, skid plate and hand guards now Baja ready.
Great video as always! I have the same sentiments for my DR 650. Is it the perfect bike..? Heavens no! Has it frustrated me to no end at times..? Sure...but...EXACTLY as you stated it about your beloved Tractor - my DR is the bike that got me riding all over this amazingly beautiful world and out with my riding buddy and making new ones.
Well done my friend!
Brent Davis YES! Man it's a life-changer in a sub-$3000 package... and these older Japanese bikes are awesome because you can beat them up a little without sweating too much. Now GET BACK DOWN HERE AND RIDE WITH ME AGAIN! :D
eveRide ADV
Working on it! :D
Another awesome video! By the title I thought you were upset at the Tractor and ready to give it up. Good to see all is well, but you are making me feel a little sad about not choosing to buy a KLR 650. Nah!! I still love my DL650. Heading out for a ride in about 30 minutes.
Utah MC Rider Ah man whether it's a DR or a V or a KLR or a DRZ... it's all good!
Recently at a bike shop there to purchase a new 1000c inline four sportbike I saw a new 2018 KLR. A few years before I sold my 2013 KLR and while looking at the 2018 KLR my senses kicked in. Well I purchased the new KLR. That says alot about the versatility and value of this motorcycle. And it's so comfortable.
Great work on the vid, sir. It was a toss up for me whether I would go for a 2011 V-strom or the KLR (which I love). The tipping point was ABS. It made my wide happier for me to have that safety feature. I still admire them when I see them, and I think biases about bikes are really really dumb.
I have a bias...for bikes that start every si gle time I want to. Ride! ...and that NEVER strand me!!
Great Video. New KLR owner, absolutely love it!
Having a dedicated passion for YOUR motorcycle is kind of a necessity in what we deal with as riders. The good, the bad, the ugly gets us through the rain, no a/c, bone chilling cold and drivers that seem to want test your attentiveness. Perfect or not, you take care of what you love and it usually takes care of you back. I don't have any experience with the KLR but I've heard plenty of negatives about them, but there seems to be a huge following and there has to be something to that. Way to stick to your guns.
fireballmalone1 Man I read you there, too! Sometimes I don't understand the loyalty or the following for the KLR, as I've ridden far better bikes that can be had at a similar price... but I just wouldn't want to take those bikes on a long adventure like I would trust the KLR for. I think Kawasaki puts some kind of addictive chemical on the hand grips or something ;)
Lol. MSG!
Beautiful ode to the KLR. I'm sold.
I would like this vid 100 times if allowed, and I ride a DRZ! This vid is the essence of cool, level headed, no frills, no bling straight up -good 'ole Biker attitude. I love the message, and it couldn't have been delivered in a better medium than this. Bullseye!
William MacPherson Ah man don't get me started on the DRZ though... I LOVE my DRZ, too! :D
William, are you a member of Thumpertalk? If not, check it out (.com)
Awesome forum and they have a dedicated DRZ section.
George
I thought about buying a really good all around bike at first. (I don't have $18,000 for a 1200GS) so instead I now have 2 bikes. A highly modified XR650L and a adventured out V- storm. XR is perfect for day trips, threw whatever is in its path. V storm is my real adventure bike, longest trip so far is 2,500 miles 1 week. And I am saving up to go from Key west Florida to the tip of Alaska.
Eric Fling That trip sounds AWESOME! Talk about coast to coast!
My first bike is a 1989 Yamaha XT350. under powered, bad suspension, terrible seat, but it showed me many miles! I'm buying a KLR soon!
Going to look at some klr's in about 2 hours at my local dealership. It's going to be my first bike. Ohhh man I cant wait.
congratulations that's aweaome!
Great video bud! It's not about the bike, it's about the experience and the great people you meet! It's all about living ;)
***** So very true! Although we love the bikes, we often forget that they're only vehicles to enjoy life more fully :)
What a bunch of beautiful well used words you used to describe this great bike !!! TY
Ive got no complaints, my KLR still runs fine. one of the best bikes ive owned. I will vouch the 1 gen KLR don't use oil at all unless it was abused.
Great video I had fun watching cant imagine the fun riding the KLR. Ride safe
Another great vid mate. Good point too. It should not be about the badge on the tank. Thanks for reminding everyone what it should really be about
regulardan For me it's making friends and memories... maybe it's about something else, but definitely not those fancy badges!
Great message
Purpose of being rider more important than brands and bash
I like your filming style, seriously considering the military issue KLR 650
Terrific video! Now, back to trying to solve my 2014 not-starting problem - hope it´s just the vacuum petcock to carb hose ...
Great commentary! I'm not a KLR rider but do appreciate their utilitarian value and your thoughts are the same as mine on the subject.
I have an Honda Dominator 650 (NX for the USA) and i love it. Big, old, heavy, a bit underpower, but awesome!
The KLR Is a great machine! my roommate had one, I rode it. It's awesome. A buddy has a Gen 2 and I still love that! I wish i got one over my vstrom at times.
***** Man both are great bikes for sure! One of these days I want to try out a Vstrom and see what all the fuss is about. Strom owners seem to LOVE them!
Very well said. Nothing like the humbled man living life. You probably have more fun on one of your klr's as I have on many of my 30k+ stupid over priced bikes. Real talk n congrats. Its taken me a couple of decades of experience and maturity to see that frankly your right. RIDE ON BRO!!!
You hit the nail on the head! I love my gen 1 KLR!
Made me shed a tear, really loved the message at the end, thanks
Steve David Glad you enjoyed it :)
Exactly! great review. I had about $2,500 to spend. And I'm looking at a 2008 KLR 650 model, or a 2004 BMW R1150RT Boxer Twin engine.
neither bike produces ground breaking HP numbers. But they are both great, and relatively affordable!
I own a big cruiser 1700cc, I'm really been torn on selling it and getting a KLR-650, Love the videos. Thanks.
Same situation lol
Don't be a slave to the road! Plus the klr is kinda like a cruiser in that it's slow and comfortable :)
Spot in video - and even though my KLR is lacking in every way shape and form compared to my zx14 I still love this motorcycle. For me it was merely a test of whether or not I want an adv bike and I'll never forget how it converted me from sportbike to adv guy. It's being sold now and I'll move on to bigger and better things after this year but I'll always have a soft spot for a KLR. If I ever live someplace more dual sort friendly I will go buy another one immediately!!
marks4303 Bro we've got to get you out to Utah one of these days and get you converted for GOOD! :D
eveRide ADV rofl and I mean to adventure/dual sport, not the other Utah stuff rofl!
One of these days eveRide ADV - we will ride into the sunset together, well not together like 2 dudes, more like 2 guys on bikes, you get the point......
I hated the KLR650 I owned because my legs are too short! I would have to lower it to street bike clearance to get a good fit. So I bought a 1995 DR650 not realizing that I needed a 1996 or newer to lower it! So I picked up an F650GS DAKAR with an electrical problem. But then I figured out that everythings more expensive on a BMW and I'm a "thrifty" kind of guy. Legs too short, brain too small, budget too tight! At 5'3, I'm going to experiment with a lowered DR350 next, as a DRZ400 is out of reach for me. Great video!
I agree with the philosophy. It's all about what works for you when you need it and how you need it.
Have your videos playing in the background as I pack up for an overnight moto camping trip/trail riding for tomorrow and saturday! Just submitted for free stickers so figured instead of music, gonna play your videos, so yea, like/comment bomb time!!! Keep doing what you're doing!
Nice to see that the commentator has such a positive and logical approach to the KLX...keep riding, keep safe and keep talking your life on the KLX
Have fun...enjoy !!!👍👍👍👍👏👏
My KLR has taken me many a far off places as well as short adventures around home, I don't love it nor do I hate it but for what I ride, It's a good fit!
Rob Farrow For the long adventures or short adventures, the KLR is a great all-around bike!
I bought mine for $1500. Came with a second motor in a crate, thermo bob 2 and doohickey done. Lexx exhaust, led lights, carb jet kit, k&n air filter and a bunch of other crap. No other bike will you get all of that for so cheap. I saved so much, my family was able to go on vacation still.
NICE! Great Video! I love your points; you are dead on bro. I've never owned one but that's only because I have two bikes that meet the same criteria as one KLR.
Ride AMAP Yep! I really think any dual sport works for people... it's all about what you need to go ride where you're at!
nicely written, nicely spoken, as soon as you said 'teacher' I thought yep that explains it. also there's a lot to be said for knowing your machine, whatever it is, a daily rider can do things with a cheap beast that a weekend warrior wouldn't attempt on the latest and greatest gizmo.
Great vid Tyler! I have a feeling that the haters don't really "get" motorcycling. Have a great year on two wheels brother!
IRQ1Conflict Thanks man you too! Yeah motorcycling is something that, as an outsider, just looks like people "posing" to be cool. But when you're out there in the middle of the beautiful world with nobody to "admire" how cool you look, those are the best moments. Those are the intrinsic reasons of why we ride.
my klrc had 10kkm on it when i bought it,and 17kkm by now,may-nov,its not much,but ive had almoust no time to ride it...its stock allround,exept blinkers and exhoust pipe,going to put windsheald on,16z sprocket,oil change and its ready for the next summer))
Great video! I second your thoughts about the KLR being great value for it's ability to do a lot of things quite well. I love my KLR for it's versatility.
2whlrider It really is just a great all around bike for just about any purpose!
You took the words right out of my mouth.
The only bikers I stop talking to are the ones that talk down to other brands except for the one they ride, because they are missing the point entirely of why we ride.
Thank you, for the awesome post.👍