Awesome video man! Thanks for sharing. My other comment was because every KLX 300 video I've watched. Everyone is asking is it better than the DRZ lol. I've only had my KLX a few weeks and loving it so far. Excellent video, sounds like we think a lot a like about the KLX. Let the good times roll..
Ive been riding motorcycles for awhile now, and honestly im past the speed phase. I dont care to get to places fast, id rather take my time and enjoy the view. I love my KLX300sm. Having the ability to ride on the street and easily transition to offroad has made me love riding motorcycles even more. If youre looking for something super fast, this bike isnt for you. If youre looking for something versatile and that allows you to explore many different terrains, the KLX will do you just fine.
I have a KLX 300 sm. It is what it is. A fun bike that I have a blast riding. It's not meant to compete against the DRZ. If it was Kawasaki would have made it a KLX 400.. Kawasaki built the 300 so it fits a wide majority of rider's from young to old. It's a great bike for less experienced rider's and it's a blast for veteran rider's to have fun on. Is it compatible to a DRZ? Nope..kawasaki wasn't intending it to be, but it sure is a fun and awesome bike to ride.
@@SloMoto85 That wasn't clear. Others are also comparing it to the S and you didn't say. I have been toying with getting the SM version. Why would it be more top heavy? Is the fuel tank bigger?
@@ronsexton3685 the DRZ is definitely too heavy. I have a few videos with my drz also and plan on doing a side by side comparison with like 0-60 times and top speed and what not. There is something so torquey about the drz that I love but the klx is more faster revving kind of motor. Both are great. If I was doing it all over again I would have just gone with 2 klx’s. The drz does have wider wheels which make handling great but another guy Nathan Baeyens does kart track with his klx which is ultimately what we are going to do with this one.
DRZ is a great bike, but the 300 is a beast. I have the DS version, Delkevic exhaust, KX snorkel, EJK. Very impressed with the acceleration and throttle response. I initially was going to go with the traditional 650 DS, test rode the 400 and 300. I went with the 300.
hmmm.. im stuck on the drz-400 right now, but the klx 300 sm looks tasteful as well for the price range.. maybe even the crf 300 l if the suspension wasn't terrible.. of course i'd love to have a husky 701, wr450f, crf450 rl etc... but its been about 10 years since my last bike (honda magna 750 1994 and i had a 2005 rm 85 before that..) i mainly want the bike for commuting to class for the next year or so, i can take back roads or highway to get there.. only about a 25ish min ride. I don't need something incredibly powerful, but i don't wanna feel like its lacking, and don't wanna have to sink in a few grand to up the power on whatever i purchase. i love the simplicity of the drz400, even the dr650s.. but i also love the technology on the fuel injected bikes. i've been doing my research as i way to get my license back and save up my money in the next few months. i've made up my mind on getting a bike, just not sure which one yet. your comment makes me sure that i have to test ride these before purchasing
@Andrew Tyner I think the reason why I chose the KLX is the 6th gear. I cruise all day Long on the interstate at 70 mph at 7200 rpm, which is mid tac. The 300 has just the right amount of power, but light weight to ride single track and even recreational mx. The DRZ probably has a little bit more torque on lower end, but you really feel the weight. To me the DRZ felt a little top heavy. Also, the DRZ is a lot more money. If the DRZ was 6 gears and EFI, it would sell like crazy.
LOL. You've never ridden a DRZ if you think the KLX is a beast. With a few mods, the bikes are worlds apart... I've owned both and I can tell you the DRZ will bury a KLX or a CL even stock, but with a few mods, there is NOOOO comparison...
Tell ya what, I was very surprised at how capable this bike is on the road. I think the thing that shocked me the most was no wind buffeting as compared to some of my more "aerodynamic" bikes which fail at it horribly lol
I was just thinking that the other day on the highway. My 390 duke would get pounded by the wind, but my 300sm feels fine even when windy. how the heck does that work lol?
I learned on a modified drz400. And I bought the klx300. Fuel injection and 6 speed, other wise I would get the drz400. It so nice torque but I like the easy starts in fluctuating weather.
I love suzuki but its really hard to justify its price tag over the this option. I think if the drz400sm was the same price as the 300sm it would be a tough choice... if the drz was updated efi 6th gear etc would def go for the higher price of the drz.. probably going to end up getting the 300sm. nice video man! glad your master plan worked out in the end lol.
I do love the EFI of the KLX, I get the EJK isnt the best tuner for really getting things dialed in, but the ease of being able to make changes on the fly is great
Awesome bike, I couldn't find the 300 and didn't want to go through a season without so I got a new KLX230. I'm going through these mods as well. Dobeck EJK doesn't make one for the 230 so they recommended the 300 kit, so I have one one order. My exhaust pipe won't be in for another month, so I'm waiting until it arrives to install these and the PAIR delete and KDX snorkel. Thanks and keep posting!!!
I think it's cool that you have both!! that's basically my long term goal. because it's near impossible to find the CRF300L in stock and not having to wait 8 to 11 months to get the freakin bike. "also not a big fan of all that RED anyways! lol" The drz and klx300 are in stock right now at my dealership. It will probably be the KLX first because it's the cheaper one. while I have 2 years to go still paying off my Honda Civic. Love the sound of that exhaust and the extra peppiness.
Hello. What was the total cost of the performance mods? The DR-Z400SM is already highway capable in stock form, but it costs $1500 more.....list price of course. Your mods puts it at about the same performance level as the as the DR-Z. I saw a decent 75 MPH Highway cruise at around 6500 - 7000 rpm. And a little reserve passing power.
Short of major internal engine mods, the KLX 300 cannot be modified to equal the power of a bone stock DRZ. Not to mention, the bikes don't even compare in build quality. The DRZ is built a level or two above the KLX. That's not to say the KLX isn't a nice bike. But there are legitimate reasons for the higher price of the DRZ.
I really tried to like the KLX, but in the end I needed more power to keep me smiling. The DRZ has more power but both bikes really suck on the highway! I finally cured all my stupid demands with a KTM 690 SMC.......wheelies to the moon and over 100mph on the highway. Now it's ticket time!!
It’s on my list of things to do mainly because of horror stories of drz people dropping the bike on the left side and punching a whole in the case. Most of the ones I find are the Amazon specials so still looking for a decent one
Force of habit, I started riding on vintage Hondas there were not the easiest to find neutral and the habit just never left. Also just like to be ready to go if I see something sketchy in my mirror while sitting
Got the 2021 KLX300SM for my son, my only disappointment in this bike is the crappy tires it comes with, COME ON KAWASAKI. If I new they were this bad I would have bought new tires and had them install a good set on as part of the purchase. I highly recommend any one buying this bike new to do that and use the stock as a spare, I replaced the tires at 500 miles they felt like ice no grip just could not heat them up and feel safe and I ride in 90 deg plus weather year round. Mods EJK, exhaust, KLX250 snorkel, EBC pads, tires. 😍 😈
Yeah the tires kinda suck but most people are getting about 3000 miles out of them so I will probably switch them out around then. The bike is definitely a dog until its had some mods. I first rode one in a demo days and I was not that impressed but I did ring it out hard and had a good time and knew it could only get better. love mine
Just got my FCR for the drz, excited to see how that wakes the bike up more. Did see that Socal Supermoto who has always ran DRZ’s just picked up 2 KLX300SM’s. Will be interesting to see their thoughts
I have one question. Is the KLX300SM Top Heavy? My Suzuki DRZ400S is so Top Heavy - I hate it. Thinking of selling my DRZ400S because of the Top Heaviness. Top Heaviness is actually dangerous in my opinion - it's like an upside down pendulum.
So I know what you're talking about from riding the drz also and it is not nearly as top heavy at the drz. They both have their great things about them but I do tend to grab the KLX over the DRZ when I'm going out to the garage.
@@petrosspetrosgali maybe top heavy isn’t the right word and much as the weight can feel odd at times. Oh trust me I know it’s a great bike, I have one and ride it all the time, when the gf and I both ride sumos I always take the drz
@@petrosspetrosgali You are literally the first person I've come across who doesn't think the DRZ is top heavy. Top Heaviness is not a subjective topic, it's either top heavy or it's not. My DRZ400S is definitely top heavy - dangerously so. I've installed a lithium battery, light weight headlight faring and tail tidy, and removed passenger foot pegs. It's hopelessly top heavy, the motor sits up very high in the bike, so the top heaviness is incurable. It's a great bike if you like top heavy bikes, but the top heaviness is dangerous. God help you if the front wheel slides out on you. Be careful.
@@Edward-rg8mh lol. The engine sits at literally the lowest part of the bike. Sure it’s a little too heavy, but it has ELEVEN inches of ground clearance. I can see if you’ve only ever ridden small dirt bikes you’d think it’s insanely top heavy. I’ve always had road bikes, and within an hour of riding my drz400s, I was doing pretty good full lock turns at less than one mph. On gravel, with the stock deathwings. It sure is nimble as hell on the pavement as well. Try riding a Harley, if you want to see what an unsafe amount of top heaviness is all about.
Yeah but it was just basically a green drz, all the parts are the same. Was really hoping they would do it again with the revel they did the other day. But we ended up getting a 230sm so they went smaller…
So the KLX take the cake when it comes to price, the DRZ beats it out with the history of knowledge on it. If there is a problem 5000 other people have had the same issue since the bike hasnt changed in the last 20 years. personally I'll take the fuel injection and lighter weight, recently took the KLX through the Smoky Mountains and it was amazing.
You know, there’s very little difference between a carb and efi. You get maybe 1-3 more horsepower and maybe 1-2 more mpg and intake and exhaust mods become much more expensive with the fuel injection. And the 5 speed on the drz ids just fine. It was never designed to cruise at more than 65-70. You don’t want to go much faster with a sub 450lb bike anyway.
@@petrosspetrosgali the funny thing is when I first was looking into buying supermoto I completely ruled out the drz because of the carb and bought a 250L at the time. Ended up trading it in for the drz because of the 250L slowness. Mainly didn’t want carb because of the maintenance and I still ride when it’s in the 30’s in the winter and figured it would be a problem but loving it so far. Has been a great bike
@@SloMoto85 yeah. Most people are afraid of carbs these days. The advantages of fuel injection are so minuscule, the rider does not notice the difference. The only reason carbs were outlawed is because of the epa.
Great feedback, man! Just missed a used one for 5k here locally, super bummed! Hope to find another. Noting the mods for sure. I found the Honda 300L a little underwhelming for power so I’m hoping the Kawi is a little more lively! Ride safe! ✌🏼
So the 300L definitely has some features that are nicer than the KLX but for me it came down to the suspension. The KLX suspension is far better and adjustable and that helped me over look things like a slipper clutch and a fuel gauge
Do you like performance? if not, go with the KLX or a CL. Otherwise, don't waste your time with either. The DRZ is better, EVERYWHERE. I've owned both and while the KLX was fun, it did nothing but sit when I got my DRZsm. Even stock the DRZ is better, faster, etc... With only a few mods, the two bikes are WORLDS apart and I am NOT exaggerating...
@@k0d0kan Between an 1800, 900, and 650 that I feel is slow, I'm not expecting any SM to knock my socks off haha but most fun option is still better than less fun option.
A pumper carb would be my next upgrade for the DRZ but I'm out here having way to much fun on the KLX. Taking it down to the tail of the dragon these next few days, we'll see how it does
@@lazyenword my DRZ is my first and only bike that I have owned for 2 years and put 16k miles on. 400cc was enough bike to power wheelie around town and still cruise comfortably at 70-75 with stock gearing. I fear that a smaller displacement engine just won’t have the power to be as versatile. I rode a buddys wr250 once and it felt way too anemic, maybe the extra 30 or so cc that the 300s have make a difference. To be fair, I rode the wr250 after I had been riding my bike with the stroker crank, big bore kit, wide ratio transmission for a few months. Maybe my opionion is skewed a bit unfiairly.
if you're popping on decel a little bit is normal but if it's a full on backfire type situation loud as hell on decel you're running lean on your idle circuit and need to remap your EFI system.
I've owned both and I can tell you, the KLX will NEVER be on par with a DRZ. It may be enough for YOU though, and if it is that's great. It's just with just a few mods, the DRZ smokes the KLX, EVERYWHERE! You really need to ride both to see the difference. You need to ride a DRZ with an FCR carb on it. You wont even LOOK at a KLX. Like I said, I've owned both and the only one left is the DRZ! I can think of one scenario where I would go with the KLX over a DRZ, and that is if I were riding straight motocross. The KLX is lighter is more flick-able, bit that's it!
Yeah I own both, the FCR carb is next on my list of things to do on the DRZ. The klx is great for what it’s for. You can really feel the lighter weight and smaller tires on the klx vs the drz. Personally I love them both for what they are but excited to throw a FCR on the DRZ
im just saying my drz with a full stage one and a flat slide carb is pushing 42 hp. I'm sure the klx is epic and tons of fun but this drz can do highway at 90 for hours no problem and hit dirt track all in the same day. I did get my drz at a mechanics discount so maybe that has something to do with my impression of the bike
I have a 2021, just hit 10k miles on it.
I'll have to do all the stuff you have done! Good video!
Right on! I'm stoked to do more and get out to some more twisty roads with it. Maybe hit a few kart tracks
LOVE video! Love my 2022. Bigger front sprocket, slip on, perfect for me. You explained bike well. Thank you.
Awesome video man! Thanks for sharing. My other comment was because every KLX 300 video I've watched. Everyone is asking is it better than the DRZ lol. I've only had my KLX a few weeks and loving it so far. Excellent video, sounds like we think a lot a like about the KLX. Let the good times roll..
Ive been riding motorcycles for awhile now, and honestly im past the speed phase. I dont care to get to places fast, id rather take my time and enjoy the view. I love my KLX300sm. Having the ability to ride on the street and easily transition to offroad has made me love riding motorcycles even more. If youre looking for something super fast, this bike isnt for you. If youre looking for something versatile and that allows you to explore many different terrains, the KLX will do you just fine.
Can we get a mod list with links?
I have a KLX 300 sm. It is what it is. A fun bike that I have a blast riding. It's not meant to compete against the DRZ. If it was Kawasaki would have made it a KLX 400.. Kawasaki built the 300 so it fits a wide majority of rider's from young to old. It's a great bike for less experienced rider's and it's a blast for veteran rider's to have fun on. Is it compatible to a DRZ? Nope..kawasaki wasn't intending it to be, but it sure is a fun and awesome bike to ride.
Come on man! A DRZ400SM would be a much better comparison! Very different!
I mean I own both and both are SM’s, which is what I was comparing it to
@@SloMoto85 That wasn't clear. Others are also comparing it to the S and you didn't say. I have been toying with getting the SM version. Why would it be more top heavy? Is the fuel tank bigger?
@@ronsexton3685 the DRZ is definitely too heavy. I have a few videos with my drz also and plan on doing a side by side comparison with like 0-60 times and top speed and what not. There is something so torquey about the drz that I love but the klx is more faster revving kind of motor. Both are great. If I was doing it all over again I would have just gone with 2 klx’s. The drz does have wider wheels which make handling great but another guy Nathan Baeyens does kart track with his klx which is ultimately what we are going to do with this one.
@@SloMoto85 Aren't the actual weights very similar like within 20 pounds?
@@SloMoto85 I should add I am in Las Vegas and thinking about desert rocky sandy roads.
DRZ is a great bike, but the 300 is a beast. I have the DS version, Delkevic exhaust, KX snorkel, EJK. Very impressed with the acceleration and throttle response.
I initially was going to go with the traditional 650 DS, test rode the 400 and 300. I went with the 300.
hmmm.. im stuck on the drz-400 right now, but the klx 300 sm looks tasteful as well for the price range.. maybe even the crf 300 l if the suspension wasn't terrible.. of course i'd love to have a husky 701, wr450f, crf450 rl etc... but its been about 10 years since my last bike (honda magna 750 1994 and i had a 2005 rm 85 before that..) i mainly want the bike for commuting to class for the next year or so, i can take back roads or highway to get there.. only about a 25ish min ride. I don't need something incredibly powerful, but i don't wanna feel like its lacking, and don't wanna have to sink in a few grand to up the power on whatever i purchase. i love the simplicity of the drz400, even the dr650s.. but i also love the technology on the fuel injected bikes. i've been doing my research as i way to get my license back and save up my money in the next few months. i've made up my mind on getting a bike, just not sure which one yet. your comment makes me sure that i have to test ride these before purchasing
@Andrew Tyner I think the reason why I chose the KLX is the 6th gear. I cruise all day Long on the interstate at 70 mph at 7200 rpm, which is mid tac. The 300 has just the right amount of power, but light weight to ride single track and even recreational mx. The DRZ probably has a little bit more torque on lower end, but you really feel the weight. To me the DRZ felt a little top heavy. Also, the DRZ is a lot more money.
If the DRZ was 6 gears and EFI, it would sell like crazy.
LOL. You've never ridden a DRZ if you think the KLX is a beast. With a few mods, the bikes are worlds apart... I've owned both and I can tell you the DRZ will bury a KLX or a CL even stock, but with a few mods, there is NOOOO comparison...
@@k0d0kan dude no 6th gear cruising at 8000 rpm at 65 is nuts and has more vibration., everyone sells their drz at some point. just doesnt make sense
Tell ya what, I was very surprised at how capable this bike is on the road. I think the thing that shocked me the most was no wind buffeting as compared to some of my more "aerodynamic" bikes which fail at it horribly lol
I have been throughly impressed with the bike so far!
I was just thinking that the other day on the highway. My 390 duke would get pounded by the wind, but my 300sm feels fine even when windy. how the heck does that work lol?
@@lazyenword I know right? so funny!
@@lazyenword I definitely feel like the light weight and lower seat height helps with the wind
I learned on a modified drz400. And I bought the klx300. Fuel injection and 6 speed, other wise I would get the drz400. It so nice torque but I like the easy starts in fluctuating weather.
I love suzuki but its really hard to justify its price tag over the this option. I think if the drz400sm was the same price as the 300sm it would be a tough choice... if the drz was updated efi 6th gear etc would def go for the higher price of the drz.. probably going to end up getting the 300sm. nice video man! glad your master plan worked out in the end lol.
I do love the EFI of the KLX, I get the EJK isnt the best tuner for really getting things dialed in, but the ease of being able to make changes on the fly is great
Awesome bike, I couldn't find the 300 and didn't want to go through a season without so I got a new KLX230. I'm going through these mods as well. Dobeck EJK doesn't make one for the 230 so they recommended the 300 kit, so I have one one order. My exhaust pipe won't be in for another month, so I'm waiting until it arrives to install these and the PAIR delete and KDX snorkel. Thanks and keep posting!!!
Those are awesome bikes! Rode one a few years back on some trails and had a blast!
I think it's cool that you have both!! that's basically my long term goal. because it's near impossible to find the CRF300L in stock and not having to wait 8 to 11 months to get the freakin bike. "also not a big fan of all that RED anyways! lol" The drz and klx300 are in stock right now at my dealership. It will probably be the KLX first because it's the cheaper one. while I have 2 years to go still paying off my Honda Civic. Love the sound of that exhaust and the extra peppiness.
I'm hoping to pay cash for one. I seriously might go finance one next week. Acceleration looks so fast. You're having too damn much fun without me! ;)
I was able to finance mine at 3.99% and at that rate I'll take the banks money all day and invest the cash so that investment can pay the bank back
@@SloMoto85 how much doen payment did you bring? I'm trying to get around 1,200. I think that'll be close to 20% with taxes and plates.
I have a 2023. Do you have a video of all the mods you’ve done and were they easy
Did you end up doing the steel braided lines? Ive been looking for the line lengths but haven’t been able to find the sizes.
I love mine!
Hello. What was the total cost of the performance mods? The DR-Z400SM is already highway capable in stock form, but it costs $1500 more.....list price of course. Your mods puts it at about the same performance level as the as the DR-Z. I saw a decent 75 MPH Highway cruise at around 6500 - 7000 rpm. And a little reserve passing power.
Short of major internal engine mods, the KLX 300 cannot be modified to equal the power of a bone stock DRZ. Not to mention, the bikes don't even compare in build quality. The DRZ is built a level or two above the KLX. That's not to say the KLX isn't a nice bike. But there are legitimate reasons for the higher price of the DRZ.
I really tried to like the KLX, but in the end I needed more power to keep me smiling. The DRZ has more power but both bikes really suck on the highway! I finally cured all my stupid demands with a KTM 690 SMC.......wheelies to the moon and over 100mph on the highway. Now it's ticket time!!
I know the feeling you’re talking about. Would love a 690, but that seat height and my stubby legs could be difficult 🤣
Love the mods! If you happen to add an upgraded shift lever, please list it. I can't find one for my 300sm for the life of me!
It’s on my list of things to do mainly because of horror stories of drz people dropping the bike on the left side and punching a whole in the case. Most of the ones I find are the Amazon specials so still looking for a decent one
from 7;46 to 8:56 you sat at a red light holding the clutch in?? it's easy to find neutral on my klx, what gives?
Force of habit, I started riding on vintage Hondas there were not the easiest to find neutral and the habit just never left. Also just like to be ready to go if I see something sketchy in my mirror while sitting
I never sit at a light in neutral.
Left foot down in 1st checking your mirrors. Want to have it in gear in case you’ve gotta move.
nice looks great mate
Thank you! Cheers!
Got the 2021 KLX300SM for my son, my only disappointment in this bike is the crappy tires it comes with, COME ON KAWASAKI. If I new they were this bad I would have bought new tires and had them install a good set on as part of the purchase. I highly recommend any one buying this bike new to do that and use the stock as a spare, I replaced the tires at 500 miles they felt like ice no grip just could not heat them up and feel safe and I ride in 90 deg plus weather year round. Mods EJK, exhaust, KLX250 snorkel, EBC pads, tires. 😍 😈
Yeah the tires kinda suck but most people are getting about 3000 miles out of them so I will probably switch them out around then. The bike is definitely a dog until its had some mods. I first rode one in a demo days and I was not that impressed but I did ring it out hard and had a good time and knew it could only get better. love mine
Can you do VIDEO on the mods and the throttle body mod?
Yeah I’m sure I can throw something together. Give me a day or two
Whats better on the highway? KLX300SM or DRZ? Not sure if the 6th gear is more useful and comfortable at 75
honestly they are about the same. The KLX is lighter so it get blown around in the wind a bit more but power and passing speed feels about the same
DRZ is way better not even close. If you mod and do the carb, cams, 3x3, air filter exhaust on the drz it's a beast
Just got my FCR for the drz, excited to see how that wakes the bike up more. Did see that Socal Supermoto who has always ran DRZ’s just picked up 2 KLX300SM’s. Will be interesting to see their thoughts
cool vid i shall sub
Definitely appreciate it!
I have one question. Is the KLX300SM Top Heavy? My Suzuki DRZ400S is so Top Heavy - I hate it. Thinking of selling my DRZ400S because of the Top Heaviness. Top Heaviness is actually dangerous in my opinion - it's like an upside down pendulum.
So I know what you're talking about from riding the drz also and it is not nearly as top heavy at the drz. They both have their great things about them but I do tend to grab the KLX over the DRZ when I'm going out to the garage.
The drz doesn’t feel very top heavy to me. It’s a freaking GREAT bike.
@@petrosspetrosgali maybe top heavy isn’t the right word and much as the weight can feel odd at times. Oh trust me I know it’s a great bike, I have one and ride it all the time, when the gf and I both ride sumos I always take the drz
@@petrosspetrosgali You are literally the first person I've come across who doesn't think the DRZ is top heavy. Top Heaviness is not a subjective topic, it's either top heavy or it's not. My DRZ400S is definitely top heavy - dangerously so. I've installed a lithium battery, light weight headlight faring and tail tidy, and removed passenger foot pegs. It's hopelessly top heavy, the motor sits up very high in the bike, so the top heaviness is incurable. It's a great bike if you like top heavy bikes, but the top heaviness is dangerous. God help you if the front wheel slides out on you. Be careful.
@@Edward-rg8mh lol. The engine sits at literally the lowest part of the bike. Sure it’s a little too heavy, but it has ELEVEN inches of ground clearance. I can see if you’ve only ever ridden small dirt bikes you’d think it’s insanely top heavy. I’ve always had road bikes, and within an hour of riding my drz400s, I was doing pretty good full lock turns at less than one mph. On gravel, with the stock deathwings. It sure is nimble as hell on the pavement as well. Try riding a Harley, if you want to see what an unsafe amount of top heaviness is all about.
BRRROOOOOO, THAT THING RIPS! Did you use a stage 2 or stage 3 kit? Have you thought installing NOZ?!
Stage 7, got the Turboencabulator installed
@@SloMoto85 no freakin way!! How many duckets did that cost?!?!
How’d you get the bark busters on? Drill & tap or just pull out the weights? Just ordered some for mine and looking for advice.
I used Protaper bars. My original plan was to tap the end of the factory bars, but I ended up going aftermarket with a slightly higher bend
@@SloMoto85 oh awesome, thanks, which bars did you get?
@@goodbyehorsesdude the Pro Taper sport bars
Do a freeway video
That’s the plan, going to do a side beside comparison between the two. Freeway cruising was much easier, will post a video soon
How do you like it compared to the DRZ?
Disregard the last comment 🤦♂️
Kawasaki did make a klx400 in 2003
Yeah but it was just basically a green drz, all the parts are the same. Was really hoping they would do it again with the revel they did the other day. But we ended up getting a 230sm so they went smaller…
What would be cheaper? The stock DRZ or the modded out KLX. ? Looks like.if u buy them new, both stock, the DRZ is a couple thousand more than KLX.
So the KLX take the cake when it comes to price, the DRZ beats it out with the history of knowledge on it. If there is a problem 5000 other people have had the same issue since the bike hasnt changed in the last 20 years. personally I'll take the fuel injection and lighter weight, recently took the KLX through the Smoky Mountains and it was amazing.
You know, there’s very little difference between a carb and efi. You get maybe 1-3 more horsepower and maybe 1-2 more mpg and intake and exhaust mods become much more expensive with the fuel injection. And the 5 speed on the drz ids just fine. It was never designed to cruise at more than 65-70. You don’t want to go much faster with a sub 450lb bike anyway.
@@petrosspetrosgali the funny thing is when I first was looking into buying supermoto I completely ruled out the drz because of the carb and bought a 250L at the time. Ended up trading it in for the drz because of the 250L slowness. Mainly didn’t want carb because of the maintenance and I still ride when it’s in the 30’s in the winter and figured it would be a problem but loving it so far. Has been a great bike
@@SloMoto85 yeah. Most people are afraid of carbs these days. The advantages of fuel injection are so minuscule, the rider does not notice the difference. The only reason carbs were outlawed is because of the epa.
@@petrosspetrosgali You realize supersports are 450 ish or even less on a 600
Idk ive had mine 7 months and am ready to sell it. It definitely lacks pwr even with all the available mods
Definitely lacks power that a 690/701 would fill the void of, but over all a great bike for around town hooligan action
Great feedback, man! Just missed a used one for 5k here locally, super bummed! Hope to find another.
Noting the mods for sure. I found the Honda 300L a little underwhelming for power so I’m hoping the Kawi is a little more lively! Ride safe! ✌🏼
So the 300L definitely has some features that are nicer than the KLX but for me it came down to the suspension. The KLX suspension is far better and adjustable and that helped me over look things like a slipper clutch and a fuel gauge
Do you like performance? if not, go with the KLX or a CL. Otherwise, don't waste your time with either. The DRZ is better, EVERYWHERE. I've owned both and while the KLX was fun, it did nothing but sit when I got my DRZsm. Even stock the DRZ is better, faster, etc... With only a few mods, the two bikes are WORLDS apart and I am NOT exaggerating...
@@k0d0kan Between an 1800, 900, and 650 that I feel is slow, I'm not expecting any SM to knock my socks off haha but most fun option is still better than less fun option.
I have both, they suck, I'm getting a 2023 KTM 690 SMCR
That’ll be my next supermoto. Just enjoying these ones for now, the klx will be turned into a kart track bike after going the 690 route
Nice, enjoy your Chinese built engine lol
I’ll take a DRZ with a pumper carb any day of the week. 300cc ain’t enough bike for the road.
whatever ya say dude. I have a blast on mine coming off an r6
A pumper carb would be my next upgrade for the DRZ but I'm out here having way to much fun on the KLX. Taking it down to the tail of the dragon these next few days, we'll see how it does
@@lazyenword my DRZ is my first and only bike that I have owned for 2 years and put 16k miles on. 400cc was enough bike to power wheelie around town and still cruise comfortably at 70-75 with stock gearing. I fear that a smaller displacement engine just won’t have the power to be as versatile. I rode a buddys wr250 once and it felt way too anemic, maybe the extra 30 or so cc that the 300s have make a difference. To be fair, I rode the wr250 after I had been riding my bike with the stroker crank, big bore kit, wide ratio transmission for a few months. Maybe my opionion is skewed a bit unfiairly.
@@SloMoto85 wow, I didn’t realize you have a drz and a klx300. What made you buy both?
@@kylejordan6484 the girlfriend wanted a supermoto to ride also. Seems like we have to get everything in pairs 😂
Led Zeppelin wrote a song about this video: Ramble On!! Get to the point.
DRZ400 with big bore all the way!!!!!
if you're popping on decel a little bit is normal but if it's a full on backfire type situation loud as hell on decel you're running lean on your idle circuit and need to remap your EFI system.
Having owned both KLX and DRZ, I can say that the DRZ is much faster on-road, and the KLX is much easier off-road
I've owned both and I can tell you, the KLX will NEVER be on par with a DRZ. It may be enough for YOU though, and if it is that's great. It's just with just a few mods, the DRZ smokes the KLX, EVERYWHERE! You really need to ride both to see the difference. You need to ride a DRZ with an FCR carb on it. You wont even LOOK at a KLX. Like I said, I've owned both and the only one left is the DRZ! I can think of one scenario where I would go with the KLX over a DRZ, and that is if I were riding straight motocross. The KLX is lighter is more flick-able, bit that's it!
Yeah I own both, the FCR carb is next on my list of things to do on the DRZ. The klx is great for what it’s for. You can really feel the lighter weight and smaller tires on the klx vs the drz. Personally I love them both for what they are but excited to throw a FCR on the DRZ
if your're overweight its easier and cheaper and healthier for you to lose weight than the bike.
That’s the plan! Working good so far, will have to do an updated video after some weight loss
@@SloMoto85 good man keep the videos coming!
Carburetors are more simple than FI...
I’ve had carbs apart on various bikes 100 times. Never had to mess with fi once in my life
@@natekerx85 You wouldnt be able to if you ever needed to either
@@keldonator ha yeah I’ll take my chances
im just saying my drz with a full stage one and a flat slide carb is pushing 42 hp. I'm sure the klx is epic and tons of fun but this drz can do highway at 90 for hours no problem and hit dirt track all in the same day. I did get my drz at a mechanics discount so maybe that has something to do with my impression of the bike
Oh I love my DRZ, they are both a blast to ride, have been wanting to do the flatside carb for a while now just way to many projects going on haha