1 Month Review of the Gen 3 KLR 650

[@hccwarriordan5475]

Glad to see all you guys getting into KLR's I ride an old gen1. Welcome to the club, see you one the trail.

[@SuperTechnicalman]

Thanks for the video. I purchased the 650s about a month ago. only issues so far is gas gauge registered full all the time. Dealer is fixing it on warranty.

[@peterc2876]

Love how you guys have these open trails that seem to go on forever… Great riding country!!

[@dcmdetects]

Recently bought the KLR650 Adventure about a month ago. So far I love it. I haven’t ridden it a lot but hope to get more seat time. I have made a few small upgrades so far.

[@MindBodySoulOk]

I cruise comfortably at 75-80 with a 16 tooth. This is a traveling bike to me.

[@jbostephens]

What chain length did you upgrade to, if any?

[@johnbutler9012]

How close is your speedometer to your GPS speed?

[@parttimefarmer2537]

I have a 2012 and it’s great! I have added a few mods windshield foot pegs. Now with the price of gas looking forward to spring summer. We still have snow up here in Canada. Great video have a good one!

[@Solo_adv]

Thanks for the video so I live on Maui here in Hawaii and the price of living is absolutely expensive! there's a T7 sitting in the local dealership right now however I think I'm going to remain responsible save some money and get the KLR 650, there's only one fear I have... there's a T7 driving around the island and if I ever pass it on my KLR I'm afraid I'll start crying!... lol 😂 so much for being a grown up. Aloha

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Just remember this when you do pass him, by the time he decks it out with crash bars luggage etc, you can almost have two KLR's instead of his bikes. The money you save on the KLR price, you can take the wife on vacation. Speaking of, Where do you go when you live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. That is the only state of the 40 i have been to, I was looking for jobs and didnt want to leave at the end of my two week :) Dale

[@gcprost]

I love the sticker on your bike.

[@chadkline4268]

Thanks for the review. I like this bike a lot. I guess I watch KLR reviews more than once 😁👍 my dealer never has any for test rides. I wish I could rent one for a day.

[@peterc2876]

…and very much enjoying my ‘22 KLR650!!

[@SteveHofsaess]

This is the bike for going from Colombia to Patagonia. My friends and I just completed a week adventure in Colombia and they are hooked. I will stick with my 790R which has been good to me.

[@johnbutler9012]

Sign me up

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

looking at getting the Adventure modeln

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Another great video my friend. With any luck, I will be riding mine home this afternoon, This has been a little over a full month of nonsense trying to get one bought here. hahahaha, I have never had this much trouble trying to buy a simple bike. Anyhow, Its early this morning, I plan to have one by this time this afternoon. Keep up the fun videos. Keep us posted on the Thermobob, I have had two other KLR's in the past and didnt do the thermo bob on either, I did the doo hickey spring change out, but never did the thermo bob. Keep up the fun videos and have a safe week my freind. dale

[@MrPepper312]

I highly suggest crash bars.

[@YoyoBandalore]

Enjoyed the video. I wish the camera angle was up a bit to get a better view of the scenery.

[@ericpettyfishing]

I love mine so much. I got the same model

[@tieoneon1614]

That base model in Sand color, with Tusk DSport tires and the 3D Windscreen Riser just looks bad ass. U look like a big fella, hows the suspension on the faster desert trails like that? I had a Tiger 800xcx when I was out there, was just over all too much power/electronics/cost except the suspension was amazing.

[@sputters2000]

I’m 170lbs and the rear shock is supper weak, you can replace the rear spring for $80 which makes the bike feel like a entirely different bike . Front suspension is actually really good but if you wanna do some more aggressive trails/jumps you’ll want some progressive springs. So for just $280 you can upgrade both front and rear suspension

[@johnbutler9012]

the suspension is totally fine if I'm just doing mild riding on dirt roads and highways. It is way too soft for riding very fast off road. I've already ordered new upgraded suspension. It's still 4-6 weeks out.

[@johnbutler9012]

I went all out with customized suspension. Waiting for it to arrive

[@sputters2000]

@@johnbutler9012 what suspension did you get? I got Top Guns 8kg

[@dicktrickle4197]

The suspension is not the best, I'd say more suited for dirt road or pavement, but the weight of the bike is what holds it up from being able to do more extreme off road

[@clarknawrocki9718]

I ordered mine last month

[@LUKKA2020]

Awesome motorcycle 👍👍

[@dad3562]

Does it feel obnoxiously buzzy at 75? My Gen 2 was absolutely numbing at 75.

[@jakepennington8507]

What bar set up? Obviously odi but got a model number?

[@ManBikeSwag]

Sorry Darling, Screw Hawaii I'm getting a new bike! LOL love to see that play out in livingrooms across the world

[@beomsukim3929]

I own crf250l rally currently My next bike will be klr650 And eventually Ktm 890 adv r

[@FrancoisTX1974]

Was wondering what are your stats ( height and weight) and you did to make it good specially for standing.

[@coreysheckler4777]

Have you ridden a GS? Love what you have done to it.

[@chadkline4268]

GS is the best if you have money, KLR is the best for those without.

[@Balithazzarr]

Is there a plug-in for heated gear or a gps on the base model?

[@leonardomartinez7160]

Thanks for you videos... New subscriber...

[@aaronwaderides7209]

3d cycle does a windshield mod for the new gen 3 for you to check out

[@mrsmel269]

congrats on getting a sweet scooter John!!! my friend has one. hope your out chasing and #livetoride

[@jrzoska]

This is the Glock 19 of motor cycles!

[@leeinwis]

Still got her ?

[@Bowstringdotcom]

Looks a lot like Reno area, where are you at? I lived in Sparks for a while and loved the fact that you could hop on an ATV In the neighborhood with a gun on your rack and head out from your house and have some fun. So far my impression of my KLR is if you ask how the acceleration is, I would say "its fine" Suspension? "its fine" On road manners "its good" off road capability "its fine" the torque of the motor "its fine" the tires "they're fine" its a bike that's "fine, good, its fine" and that is what is so enjoyable about it. I get my thirst for adrenaline on my dirt bikes, this KLR is great for enjoying the simple stuff in life. And really they are very capable machines.

[@filippocorti6760]

I heard this latest version is more stable on road compared to the earlier models.

[@johnbutler9012]

I can't compare it to earlier models. I think the bike is very stable

[@filippocorti6760]

@@johnbutler9012 Can't compare it due to not riding the previous editions or because the new one is much more stable on road.

[@WindyOnArn]

well, I like this clip

[@zerotheklr650]

Getting my "L's" on a Kwaka 650 adventure 2022. Big change since 1976 honda 75.

[@fixbuildplay5249]

Great vids! Hey maybe I missed it, yet what is the before and after temps with the thermo Bob install? Thanks in advance! 👌🏼

[@johnbutler9012]

Unknown, I got the temp gauge as a part of the thermo bob. I’d be curious to know the difference as well

[@fixbuildplay5249]

@@johnbutler9012 oh yeah, that makes sense! 👌🏼

[@wtr948]

Motorcycles have gotten expensive.

[@craigcook1571]

Coming off a crf250l, my KLR650 comfort wise is great! That 2x6 honda calls a seat, killed my ass ever time I rode it for extended periods🤣 The KLR650’s 1st gear is a little higher than I like, but I can live with it

[@Heartlanddualsport]

The Ole DRZ was the same as far as seat comfort, the KLR is so much better, I hear this Gen 3 is even better.

[@FernitoAM]

@craigcook1571 hey mate. I too have a crf250 (rally) and thinking about the klr. I love the rally but I odten do long rides and seat is a killer. Windscreen not great either and just a little underpowered. It is also trickier to carry stuff comfortably. How did u find the extra power on the klr? Big difference? How about wind protection? I heard seat is great. How are you finding the klr now? Any new thoughts?

[@craigcook1571]

@@FernitoAM I like it, it’s geared a little high for my liking, but I ride mostly back roads some dirt, some oil dirt, and it can do highway speeds (up to 65 smooth, a little buzzy above that). I would recommend trying to ride one before buying, and by that I mean your style of riding, because if you really like to ride technical trails like I’ve seen some of the Aussie’s do on utube you may not be happy with it. I’m thinking about changing sprockets on mine to get a little more low end torque. The seat is 1000times more comfortable than the 250l, although not perfect, but I bought some padded riding shorts that have made a ton of difference too. All this being said, I really do like the bike, and there is no perfect motorcycle, or wife either for that matter, and I’ve been married for 42yrs, so I doubt I change scooters anytime soon either🤷🏻‍♂️

[@FernitoAM]

@@craigcook1571 🤣🤣🤣 , 42 years, hang in there mate

[@craigcook1571]

@@FernitoAM that’s about all I’m doing, is hanging in there🤣🤣 I watch all this trail riding on utube, but I know better than to try it anymore, because usually I’m riding by myself and being 62 I couldn’t get myself out of a pickle if I got in one😱

[@chadkline4268]

For the price of a Thermo-Bob, I'd rather save the money and buy a 685cc upgrade when the time comes. Edit, 8 months later: the piston rings, oil temp, and cylinder walls do not change temperature with coolant temp fluctuations, and cylinders will always wear oblong in the direction of crank travel. Those are my arguments against it; it's snake oil IMHO.

[@CMB911]

That looks like eastern Washington!

[@chadkline4268]

Too bad they don't make a horizontal opposed version of the KLR. Why is BMW the only mfr that knows the mechanical beauty of them?

[@chadkline4268]

@Paul Ridgeway I don't know. I like that design. Horizontal-opposed engines: A. They are the best air cooled designs. B. They protect legs+ankles from injury. C. They have a low center of gravity. D. The strokes are self balancing, to a great extent. E. They are much easier to repair+maintain. F. They keep the legs warm in cold temperatures.