Kawasaki KLR 650 First Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 10 апр 2023
- This video is my first adventure bike and first ride. I took out my new KLR 650 and started to understand how the bike handles and understanding it better. The KLR 650 even found it's way to some back roads.
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My other RUclips channel is BoDean 52 which is adventures with my two Harley Davidson motorcycles, gear reviews, trips, travel and enjoying the open roads.
Harley rider of 16 years. Born and raised in Detroit. Left without looking back in 2020 for the Blue Ridge mountains in NC. I picked up a 2022 klr 650 for $6200 last Thursday, and I'm in the same boat. Seems to be a good machine, plenty of comfort, can ride almost any terrain. It's definitely not a Harley, but a pretty good compromise for here in the mountains. We'll leave the light on for you, brother.
Appreciate that 😂 and the winters here still stink! You must live the riding out there!
Very nice to see you out on a the first ride! Good times coming. Ride Safe
thanks my friend, you inspired me
Nice work Bob looking forward to your adventures and whatever mischief you can get up to 😎👍🏼
Thanks Bert and I plan too
Welcome to the club my friend. You’ll love it and now we can get crazy together. I agree on the shield. We are used to sitting much lower and it’s never an issue.
Look forward to it brother
Wave to everyone Bob. Just do it!
Oh I do John!
thats pretty rad and looks like a lot of fun. Now you got me wanting one!
sorry Jim :), fun for sure
Just got my very first bike 2 weeks ago. Same exact model and color as you! I've been very cautious on my first few rides. Still shopping for protective gear and accessories before i venture too much further. Thanks for posting!
I think you and I are in the exact same place! I have put on new pegs in the crash bar so far and have a center stand on order. After that, I’m just gonna ride her for a while to see if there’s anything else I really want to do. The tusk crash bars are just really nice. Here’s to good riding for both of us.
That last road is what it is all about. I really enjoyed this Bob. Be safe and be well..................Bob
Thanks Bob and feel better friend!
The bike looks great and so much fun! My wife is shaking her head at me right now saying…”No, you can’t have one”
She wants you happy right? That woman is going to kill be
Congratulations bud! I just got my KLR650s and I’ll tell ya, the world is sweeter because of it. I’m mostly a commuter and the mods I’ll be doing aren’t as many as a lot of the KLR owners I’ve seen on RUclips. The KLR was my first bike and now it’s my third after selling my Honda AT, guess I’ve always been an ADV rider…just fits me like a glove to hand!😆 Ride on👍🏾
I totally get that. I have done the crash, bar and pegs and then I plan to do a center stand but that’s really it for now. Want to do more riding to see if there’s anything I really want to do. How do you like the S model? I am 6 foot three so got the regular one but it’s tall for you and me. Ride safe.
@@bodeanaventures Bud, when I had my 2000 GEN 1, at 5’9” I was on the balls of my feet but as it was my first bike I didn’t care and grew accustomed to it. My 650s has my feet just about fully on the ground, both! I love it. At your height I think it’s be perfect.
feels really good...had to learn how to get on the damn thing 😂
Awesome. Good seeing you out on the klr. 👍🇺🇸⚓
Thanks man and hoping your out more riding?
I recently bought more off pavement oriented tires for my bike, what a difference!! The bike does so much better now, and my confidence has improved dramatically!! Other than Bark Busters, my only suggestion is to just keep getting off pavement, as Rich (Boots and Jeans Riders) says, practice brings progress!! Congratulations, you’re going to love every second of it!!!
PS: I ran into a guy towing a dual sport with his VStrom while camping. Road Glide towing a KLR to Pigeon Forge….
Thats funny on the towing and this was a ton of fun, can't wait to get out more!
KLR wow Bob you're a legend. I like this bike looking forward to your new content. I shared this to my Motorcycle videos channel on Facebook. Try and help you grow.
Thanks my friend, hope you and the wife are well
I had a lot of fun exploring last fall when I bought a DR650 for playing on.
Figured I would like this and cant wait to ride some more, is the DR 650 similar?
@@bodeanaventures Bob between the 3 (Honda, Suzuki, Kawasaki) the Kawasaki is the most street oriented. The Honda is the best in the bush and the DR is kind of in the middle. The Honda XR 650 is a monster off road but not near as comfortable on the highway and has no oil cooler. It also has a 37" seat height which many have difficulty with. The KLR is the best on the highway but pays for it with more weight etc off road. The DR does not have the range or comfort of the KLR but can be outfitted with a larger tank and windshield. Offroad it cannot catch the XR but is much easier to handle than a KLR. All of them are great bikes, the guys that ride more on the street gravitate towards the KLR, those that are mostly off road the Honda. The DR has a huge almost cult like following (as does the KLR) and is affectionately referred to as the dirt pig. I just put a set of knobbies on mine for better grip off road. I have rode it on the highway over 100 miles away and back cruising at about 70 mph without any problems. It is a blast around town and exploring gravel roads and trails. I try not to get into hard core off road but I manage to find myself there anyway. That is why I put knobbies on it over the winter. I have a video of it on my channel.
I do love that color!! I have had my Vstrom for many years now, still not doing trails, too old for that!!
thanks and I will not be doing any of that either Patrick!
🛑🛑 Nice Ride You Got There…Bob!!
I saw a Green One, parked beside one like yours at our local bike shop, about 2 weeks ago 👍💯
The only advise that have for you. is…..
you need stand up more while riding.
👍💯
Thanks Gene
Nice bike. Good luck. Look up the doohickey issue with KLR , must know about it.
Appreciate that and I am definitely looking into it
Roads where we’re going we don’t need roads. Congratulations on the new bike. Good plan on waiting on mods. For me it came down to protecting the bike first. Wait on tires until you figure out how and were you are going to ride. Best part of a KLR there is a ton of stuff available for them.
Gear check out Bohn Body armor. I wear that under my jeans if I dont feel like wearing a full ADV suit. and I also have there new Summer Shirt that has a chest protector in it.
appreciate the advice my friend
Wave to everyone. Theres some unspoken rule that mostly holds true where Harley riders only wave to other Harley riders and hate sportbike riders, yet sportbike riders wave to everyone, and in my experience both try to go for the loudest bike in the state. I ride mostly highway and commute on mine, so there really isnt much I want to modify, but im sure once i hit more dirt ill find something.
I also have Harleys and wave to everyone, two or three wheels. Not sure what people care the name on the bike, I am with you!
Bark busters! You want to protect those levers!! I broke my clutch lever on my DR 650 about a week into owning it!😂😂
heard about them, thanks
Love your new bike. I'm looking at an orange 2022 Traveler . I had a 2009 klr650 and I took it on dirt bike trails and it's a handful. The weight of the bike was just to much for that kind of riding. I've kinda been on the fence about getting another klr650 but I don't think I can hold back now that you got one lol . My other bike is a 2003 cvo roadking and I'm wanting something lighter, just not sure if I'm going to be able to keep 2 bikes. Wife doesn't get it lol .have fun.
Thanks Scott and tell her you need the two for different road conditions and she wants you safe right? haha good luck on that one!
I wave to all bikes!...up to them to wave back!!😉👍...been waiting for this video!!...I mount my CRF250 Rally by standing on the peg and swing the leg over! 1 question...how many times did you go for the right single....with your right thumb!!??🤣👍...awesome video...thanks for sharing!!😎👍🤙👍🤙🇨🇦
Haha thanks is my friend and the turn signals are a challenge to think through. Appreciate you man and look forward in seeing more of your stuff!
I was a little confused about the wave thing too. Back in my youth I rode sport bikes and it was rare to get a wave from Harley guys. May have been the area I lived though because usually they are friendly when you talk to them. I just hit 500 miles on mine today and I'm going to start taping some videos once I can get it to the dirt.
that's great and need to get some miles on for sure to get the break in done. Look forward in seeing the videos
Try a Triumph Tiger 1200 some time. I'm 6'5" and that bike made me tip-toe the pavement while sitting on it. It's an extremely tall bike. I've ridden some KLR650s in the past. They were my introduction to dual-sport motorcycles. Having ridden other makes and models, the KLR just doesn't do it for me anymore. I craved something with more to give. I settled for the Suzuki V-Strom 650. It has been an absolute unit!
Nice and I have a buddy with one, I may get to where you are after a little run with this. Tallest bike I have ever been on for sure
The best part of having a bike like that is taking those dirt roads you never would on a street bike!!
Exactly why I bought it
First on my list: Tusk Low-Profile Magnetic Drain Bolt, JT Sprockets JTF511.16 16 Tooth Steel Front Countershaft Sprocket and phone mount. I've been to hell and back a few times.
Good list….have the drain plug ordered for sure!
Nice! I just picked up the base model today @ Detroit Iron Cycles. Edit: My hands are still buzzing! Ha ha.
That’s great and I was close getting the base, just preferred this color. Great riding to us!
Just subscribed, try and help a new channel out. lol. I also just bought the 23 KLR Adventure model. Two years ago I got hit head on while on my motorcycle. Never thought I’d ride another one. But, this bike and the adventures we can have got me back into the game. Guess I’ll have to add a few videos on my channel.
Side note. What you using for a mic?
Gary really appreciate the support and glad you are okay and back riding. These bikes are so much fun. I have a much larger channel and just started this one really for adventure stuff. I use a Sena 10c pro for audio and a Go Pro 7 for video. Happy trails and ride safe!
hmmmmm adventure bike eh? looks pretty intriguing!
you should get one....
@@bodeanaventures probably should !
ABADV
Do it man!
@@bodeanaventures you're a bad influence
Look for those dirt roads that go around all of the many lakes we have here in MI. By the way, that bike looks way cool.
Great advice Rickie and thanks!
Weighing in on the "wave". I am not a fan. I belonged to several MC in my youth and really enjoy the brotherhood of fellow bikers, but many times it seems forced / fake and is distracting, especially for new riders. The real spirit is in helping and hanging out, and watching out when on four wheels. Anyway if someone waves and I am in a position to wave back, I do. Also, the type of bike matters not, self powered units are some of the most bad ass riders I know! A big wave to my fellow road warriors!
I get that and I may be a little bit of a scooter snob, but generally always wave to everybody.
Being comfortable standing is pretty important too, test it out before you need to stand!
yeah, have done some of that before so will be easy adjustment I think
It’s only Harley riders that worry about what another rider is on before waving. You’re on a KLR now so drop that bs, wave to all riders 😊
Was kidding my man, wave to everyone. New channel so need to realize people don’t know my sense of humor YET 😂. Ride safe
I wave to everyone, we have a little bit of everything around here :)
As do I and who cares really what you ride. Ride safe!
Someone already said bark busters next should be bars for the sides then a good skid plate. Not sure now what they come with. Do a lot of research on automatic chain oilers. Some say it works well. I might have opened pandoras box with that one. This might depend on a lot of factors.
Appreciate that advice Rodney
I like the height in traffic. The upright position. Shifting is a technique you'll figure out, slightly heel out toe in with mx or adv boots. 6.4 you might need bar risers while standing.
Ya she's a slow turner, like a cruiser with 21 front, but is very flickable with aggressive counter steer.
Some riders say this thing is too cumbersome and slow. I say level up and what the hell is the hurry?
Tires, meh just wear the stock Dunlops out then try something else. I like the Kenda k270 over the Shinko 244. They wear about the same, 12k to 15k km but the k270 is better off road. It's side wall bites a little better.
The more aggressive tires, the more buzziness on the hwy. Oh man, but when you put pure MX or knobby road legal tires on the KLR it will tractor any where your talent will take you😄
Any trips planned?
Great comment and thanks. I agree with you and I have a fast bike, not why I got this one. Think I will burn through the Dunlap and then change out, appreciate your advice. No trips on planned yet on this bike but will be soon. Ride safe!
Nice bike. They wouldn't let me near the new ones when I went to the dealership for a test ride. They had a used one that they let me ride the hell out of it. I guess the zero miles ones sell for more. So I see why they wouldn't let me. But they are so dishonest they wouldn't tell me that's why. I bought the used one. I got a good deal. I wouldn't let them tell me they needed to charge anything extra. I got the taxes and title built into the base price.
Nice and some places were not good with test rides for sure. Congrats!
Leave the OEM tires on, they are just fine for dirt roads and gravel roads plus super smooth on pavement. Knobbies rob the smooth pavement riding experience
Good point and going to run these until I need to change and then decide
Has the HP output changed on the KLR with fuel injection vs carb ?
This is my first KLR Carl so I am not sure
Is the doohickey still something that needs to be replaced on the newer KLRs?
That is what I am hearing but still not crystal clear to me. Some guys and some Kawa mechanics say they don't
National Cycle tall v stream windshield. Best 165.00 you can spend
Thanks, better than windshield riser for stock?
Way better. And no additional hardware needed.
I tried the risers, then bought the tall V Stream, 1000% better!
YO ACABO DE COMPRA5R UNA KLR 650 2023 Y TE RECOMIENDO SUBIR EL PARABRISAS , TAPA MAS EL VIENTO Y A PARTE SE VE MEJOR LA MOTO
Congrats on your new bike and I agree on the windshield
@@bodeanaventures mine is gray and im in love with it , greetings
Those stock tyres will get you into trouble when you hit anything wet. Grab yourself some EO7+ 🍺
Appreciate the advice
@@bodeanaventures I have a lump on my right calf that confirms it, 8 months later.
If you're not hitting any gravel or mud they're fine.
Dont wave at Harleys😂Let`m wave at u...hehe...😃
Those darn Harley guys
@@bodeanaventures 😂👍
Bikers wave to bikers.
Amen to that!
You guys will be dirt racing before you know it
It sure about that 😂
Harley riders have a policy of not waving to other bikes. I’m guessing your true conflict has more to do with the fact that you just became aware that waving is a thing.
Well I was kidding because I have two Harleys as well. I wave to everyone for sure, two or three wheels doesn’t matter to me what you ride .
Perfect for tall riders - NPR (Not possum recommended).
It seems to be a good fit, ride safe