I have done over 7,300 miles on my '21 KLX230 and I think it is an absolutely amazing motorcycle. I have taken it to some rather difficult hill climbs, with even my 8 year old daughter sitting as a passenger, and it goes everywhere I want it to. Granted, you won't be doing many wheelies on this thing with stock gearing and it could be a bit lighter, but for the fact that it is an air cooled engine that can take quite the beating for under $6k, it is the best in its' class.
@@moto_morgan My buddy and I regularly do 8 to 13 hour rides that are usually between 100 and 200 miles, with a large portion of it being trail riding. We ride hard and fast. The best thing is, we ride at night. You can go pretty much anywhere at night. All the state parks and walking trails are fully open for riding at night and no one is going to bother to try to stop you.
@@AquaBeast2.1 i went down to a 13 tooth in the front. It's more manageable on the trails. Nothing really helps with wheelies. The engine is just to small. I mean, it's possible by not by engine power alone. You have to sit far back and pull up hard.
@@tomscheea8656 ty ty. Im just struggling because this is the first bike ive had thats had even that much power. im 110 pounds so i not sure if that affects the difficulty of the wheel coming up.
I just bought a 2023 in February. I've only been able to put 20 kilometers on it so far. Still pretty cold up here in ontario Canada. Weather should better about mid April. Iam impatiently waiting 🇨🇦
I just got mine. Got 44miles on it an now it's winter. But will ride on any day that its sunny or not raining, snowing. So exciting to ride for me. See you out there.
I love my 23 klx230. I keep watching reviews on other dual sport and adventure bikes but I’m honestly not sure if there is a better bike out there for me at any price. I would like to try a klx300 because of the extra power and better suspension but the potential down side is that it’s a bit bigger/wider and a little heavier. I ride a mixture of country paved roads (40-45mph), gravel roads, and trails and it’s perfect for that. The high end dual sports like KTM are taller, require frequent service and are much more trail oriented. I just don’t have access to that much pure trail riding without loading the bike in a truck and driving an hour or so.
@@amurray2222 I'm 140, 5"8, I'm looking to buy a 2022 special edition model. But scared it'll be too slow (like50-55) The dude I'm buying it from said he's 180 and it'll do 75 with him on it. Does that sound bout right?
@@keepoffmyherb420 I have heard that. The 2023 klx 230s which is what I have is rated to hit 77mph. You will definitely get atleast 65 out of any model minimum.
Hey morgan, I have the same bike 2023 230s. Is it possible for you to pop a wheelie at all? This bike is one of my firsts, im 16 and I want to learn how to wheelie. What do you recommend?
Im about to get a 2022 klx230 special edition in the red color, i went and test drove it last week and i cruised with it at 75 no problem 👍👍 i topped out at 81 on it, im 5"8 142
im looking to get one of these or the SM version for commuting. im 5'10" and about 175ish pounds, the road id be driving on is about 55-60mph max. id be driving about 30 miles a day would i be better of getting the 300 or would this be plenty enough for me?
probably best if you go for the 300. your height and weight wont be a problem for either bike, but the 230 is uncomfortable to go 55mph for longer periods of time.
There have been zero problems with the bike. It is perfect for the trail and learning. The only downside it that it is not the fastest! But that wasn't what it was made to do...
Awesome. Good to know. I'm bouncing between this and the Honda Grom. The grom is significantly cheaper and has the reputation of reliability. This bike seems pretty nice itself.
if you want to downsize and stick with duel sports this is a good option cause it it is lighter and shorter than other duel sports so it would definitely feel more playful and like a toy. however this doesn't have a lot of power but that is kind of the charm of this bike, you can go everywhere full throttle and still be going the speed limit. This is currently the smallest bike I have, but I also have a 701, FZ09, and KLR. But this bike is still so fun to come back to because of how playful and not so serious it is.
@@moto_morgan The other attraction is I can sell my DRZ and have enough lute left over to buy the KLX230 used AND a used CRF110 for my son....keep us on the trail as he has outgrown his CRF50.
Pros of video: klx230 content. Not many videos of it, so anything is appreciated. Cons: waaaaaaay too much unfunny commenting. Videogame streamers do that too, please stop. Not everything you think needs said. Seeing the trails & capabilities of you & the bike are great but please just talk less.
ya know what, not even mad. he gives it to me strait. Thanks for the advice Mr. DogMan. And dont you worry, I have gone in that direction with some videos. Dont you worry.
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I have done over 7,300 miles on my '21 KLX230 and I think it is an absolutely amazing motorcycle. I have taken it to some rather difficult hill climbs, with even my 8 year old daughter sitting as a passenger, and it goes everywhere I want it to. Granted, you won't be doing many wheelies on this thing with stock gearing and it could be a bit lighter, but for the fact that it is an air cooled engine that can take quite the beating for under $6k, it is the best in its' class.
over 7k miles! my gosh!
@@moto_morgan My buddy and I regularly do 8 to 13 hour rides that are usually between 100 and 200 miles, with a large portion of it being trail riding. We ride hard and fast. The best thing is, we ride at night. You can go pretty much anywhere at night. All the state parks and walking trails are fully open for riding at night and no one is going to bother to try to stop you.
What kind of gearing upgrades can you do to increase the chance of a wheelie lol
@@AquaBeast2.1 i went down to a 13 tooth in the front. It's more manageable on the trails. Nothing really helps with wheelies. The engine is just to small. I mean, it's possible by not by engine power alone. You have to sit far back and pull up hard.
@@tomscheea8656 ty ty. Im just struggling because this is the first bike ive had thats had even that much power. im 110 pounds so i not sure if that affects the difficulty of the wheel coming up.
I just bought a 2023 in February. I've only been able to put 20 kilometers on it so far. Still pretty cold up here in ontario Canada. Weather should better about mid April. Iam impatiently waiting 🇨🇦
I just got mine. Got 44miles on it an now it's winter. But will ride on any day that its sunny or not raining, snowing. So exciting to ride for me. See you out there.
perfect!
I love my 23 klx230. I keep watching reviews on other dual sport and adventure bikes but I’m honestly not sure if there is a better bike out there for me at any price. I would like to try a klx300 because of the extra power and better suspension but the potential down side is that it’s a bit bigger/wider and a little heavier. I ride a mixture of country paved roads (40-45mph), gravel roads, and trails and it’s perfect for that. The high end dual sports like KTM are taller, require frequent service and are much more trail oriented. I just don’t have access to that much pure trail riding without loading the bike in a truck and driving an hour or so.
This guy deservers more subs lol. what a great youtuber
man you are absolutely hilarious i’m loving the channel
I’m trying to get a 2022 klx 230 shi looks fun asf, hopefully I can buy one
I’m 6’2” and 340lbs and my little klx 230 brings me anywhere I want
god damn LMAO really? not saying ur fat just impressed
@@amurray2222 shit yeah I’m fat and I’m impressed with that little bike ! I might go up a couple of teeth in the sprocket
@@jellybean9396 im 160 and fly on the damn thing lol
@@amurray2222 I'm 140, 5"8, I'm looking to buy a 2022 special edition model. But scared it'll be too slow (like50-55) The dude I'm buying it from said he's 180 and it'll do 75 with him on it. Does that sound bout right?
@@keepoffmyherb420 I have heard that. The 2023 klx 230s which is what I have is rated to hit 77mph. You will definitely get atleast 65 out of any model minimum.
this goofing around on a bike looks so fun :D
New KLX230 has Supermoto version how about that?
That was hilarious . How is it a hill climb you can’t do ? 🤣🤣🤣 I can’t wait to get a bike . Thank you for this video
Hey morgan, I have the same bike 2023 230s. Is it possible for you to pop a wheelie at all? This bike is one of my firsts, im 16 and I want to learn how to wheelie. What do you recommend?
redline, drop the clutch and pull
@@moto_morgan Ty sm
Im about to get a 2022 klx230 special edition in the red color, i went and test drove it last week and i cruised with it at 75 no problem 👍👍 i topped out at 81 on it, im 5"8 142
im looking to get one of these or the SM version for commuting. im 5'10" and about 175ish pounds, the road id be driving on is about 55-60mph max. id be driving about 30 miles a day would i be better of getting the 300 or would this be plenty enough for me?
probably best if you go for the 300. your height and weight wont be a problem for either bike, but the 230 is uncomfortable to go 55mph for longer periods of time.
How is it six months later?
What problems have you experienced?
Looking at getting my first motorcycle.
There have been zero problems with the bike. It is perfect for the trail and learning. The only downside it that it is not the fastest! But that wasn't what it was made to do...
Awesome. Good to know.
I'm bouncing between this and the Honda Grom. The grom is significantly cheaper and has the reputation of reliability.
This bike seems pretty nice itself.
I can buy one, should I? It’s a 2022 set up for the road
if you dont mind doing the speed limit and don't like the highway!
What other bikes have you owned? Looking at possibly downsizing from a DRZ400S to this for a more "Playful" ride. Thoughts?
if you want to downsize and stick with duel sports this is a good option cause it it is lighter and shorter than other duel sports so it would definitely feel more playful and like a toy. however this doesn't have a lot of power but that is kind of the charm of this bike, you can go everywhere full throttle and still be going the speed limit. This is currently the smallest bike I have, but I also have a 701, FZ09, and KLR. But this bike is still so fun to come back to because of how playful and not so serious it is.
@@moto_morgan The other attraction is I can sell my DRZ and have enough lute left over to buy the KLX230 used AND a used CRF110 for my son....keep us on the trail as he has outgrown his CRF50.
@@KenRupin I think that plan is epic!
I would also suggest the 300sm. Its slightly lower but it still has more power!
Anyone know where to buy a full exhaust for the 23 klx230s? Having a hard time even finding just one.
I have also had no luck. it looks like people use the KLX250 aftermarket exhaust but I dont trust doing that
@@moto_morgan Damn. Idk what to do. I can’t stand a stock system.
Does it really make 70 mpg?
65 with the way i ride, 70 if you are nice to it
Whats better the klx230 or the xt250 from Yamaha
I would put the both in the same spot, but maybe the 250 for that little extra power
I want one
Funny stuff, worth subbing:)
I gotta get one the scooters fun faster than a grom wheelies as good with “mid engine lol but I avoid alot of trails because it bottoms out 😂
Really thinking of getting one ☝️ maybe two?
Gotta wear boots and protective under garments
What’s the top speed?
75ish, but it likes doing 55mph
Hands free riding?
for style points
Why you sound like Bevis and Butthead 😂🤣😁
That was scary 😂😂😂
Iga gas station. U must live in Ga
Must I!!
@@moto_morgan i saw one like that outside savanna somewhere lol
@@jermainedoctor2358 I dont see them too often but they must be all over the south
This has no video, only audio.
That' strange, my devices show it
I tried later and the video was there. Crazy electrons.
The commentary 🤣🤣
Pros of video: klx230 content. Not many videos of it, so anything is appreciated.
Cons: waaaaaaay too much unfunny commenting. Videogame streamers do that too, please stop. Not everything you think needs said.
Seeing the trails & capabilities of you & the bike are great but please just talk less.
ya know what, not even mad. he gives it to me strait. Thanks for the advice Mr. DogMan. And dont you worry, I have gone in that direction with some videos. Dont you worry.
I don't like this 230cc shit.. To me that is weird... I would take an older KLX 250 over it any day.
*Crap Game*
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