2022 KLR 650 1400 Mile Review

1400 Mile review of the New 2022 KLR 650, What they are not telling you. I want to say thank you for taking the time to watch this video. I have spent several hours not only editing this video, but countless days thinking of ways to express a honest review of this KLR 650 we have added to our channel.
I love this bike and I appreciate your taking the time to watch , share and comment on this video.
Join us at the Gun 3 Tribe on FB for more in depth discussion on this bike and possible mods to come.
Dale

[@harveymushman8626]

Best KLR and honest review I have seen. Keep up the great videos and be safe.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so so much for the kind words my friend. I love this bike. I have a lot of plans for her. But I know she is awesome straight off rhe showroom floor. Thanks again and welcome to the family my friend. Dale.

[@marklawrence4596]

Thanks for the review. I've been on a 2022 base model for 1200 miles now and spent some money on accessaries that I'm reluctant to mount. I bought them because of other reviews. I wish I'd watched this review before spending that money! One thing that has worked out great is a windshield riser from 3D parts. The wind now goes right over my head and the general wind protection is really great. One drawback is that to look down at the road immediately in front of me I have to look through the windscreen.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for the kind words my friend. I have heard great things about his wind screen riser blocks he makes and sells. I may have to try them out one day. Again thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale.

[@ClayCrawford-td4ge]

One of the fun things about getting a new bike is customizing it. We all do it. Dirt bikes, Harley’s or anything else. I’m seriously considering buying one of these. Great foundation to start with. Great review!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I so agree, make it yours my friend. That is part of the fun. If you do end up with one, please keep us posted and if I can help answer any questions dispel any rumors etc, feel free to reach out and I will do what I can to help you my friend. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment as it truly. helps our little channel out. Thank you and Have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@ClayCrawford-td4ge]

@@Heartlanddualsport was going to wait until the first of the year but I went nosing around today at Cowboy Powersports in Beaumont and the $1,000 rebate started so I went ahead and pulled the trigger. I’m super excited!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@ClayCrawford-td4ge How exciting is that, well congrats my freind that is awesome and welcome to the family. I hope you love yours as much as I love mine, it's a lot of affordable fun.

[@theself5382]

On the cusp of buying an adv, KLR is # 1 or 2, watched probably 25 videos on it, this is the most real and straight up, lots of other good ones out there, yes...and you addressed the majority of all the question marks. Thank you!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I will start with, thank you so much for the kind words my friend. If you have any questions that you can find the answer, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer it for you and If i dont know, I will find the answer. I appreaciate you taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week, Good luck on your decision and keep us posted my freind. Dale

[@leerognlie1781]

Got this shared to Black Hills Off-Roaders(love the Black Hills) and Ride Baja which friends of mine from the Black Hills group highly recommend. Good video, everything is solid on the bike after my measly 100milles. reviewers complain and install new junk because they care more about being KZbin famous than the truth. Having said that, I’m replacing the pegs with same thing I had on my KLX250, love them.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir, I agree, I love the platform style footpads because I like them, I can see a guy wanting to make some mods, I just would like to see some guys say I made this mod because I wanted to, not because everything that comes from the factory is junk. Thank you so much for sharing this video with your friends, it truly helps our little channel out more than I can explain. SO thank you so much for that as well. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend my freind. Dale

[@TWTourist]

Honestly, one of the best general review. I owned a Gen 2 and DR and preferred the DR. Now that the Gen 3 is fuel injected it got my attention. Long story short, I ended up getting a African Twin Adventure Sport for my style of riding. I still believe the Gen 3 is the best bang for buck. Must mods are wants and not needs. For me, engine and plastic protection is a need. Mirror and DooHicky is a want. Battery tender lead and phone mount for me is a need. For others maybe a want.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words. If you look back at some of my other videos, I too had the Africa Twin, it is a great bike as well. I loved mine and I love this bike I have now just as much just in a different light if that makes sense. I so agree on the needs and wants, we are all a little different and I agree my list of which is a need versus a want is very similar to yours as well. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and I Hope you have a blessed week. dale

[@petechampion297]

You are bang on the money with what you say..I have noticed a lot of people review these bikes / & most other bike reviews with expectations which exceed what it was designed for.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Well said my friend. I was talking to a young man the other day, and he and I had used the same word about marriage, I explained to him our expectations if often a precursor to disappointments. That applies here as well. Thanks again, I love this little bike and it will do all I need it to do. I just finished a 2500 mile multi day moto camping trip and this bike paired with the garmin gps did not disappoint, it was a blast and I got to color in some more states that I have riden in now as well. Have a blessed week. Dale

[@chadkline4268]

​@@HeartlanddualsportI think that is a concern of many: the ability to do long distances and eat highway miles at 75mph. It seems to be right in the edge of that capability.

[@user-iv1sf2cw2q]

Good honest video, I've had the gen2 and now the gen3 " 2023. What great upgrades kawasaki made, I love it ,with a couple mods, for the price$ you can't go wrong. Mark G. From the Poconos in Pa..

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh man, I so agree, it is a great bike for what it is, Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and I am sorry for the long delay in my reply, I have been having some internet issues with the spring storms. Thank you and have a blessed week Dale

[@aw8496]

Year late, and I don’t make many comments …. But thanks for the honest review! And the common sense!!! I fell in love with these when I was kid and always wanted one. It was down to the drz400 and klr. You helped make my decision. Thanks.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh thank you for the kind words my friend. For long and most times, the KLR is better for me as well. I loved my DRZ, but this thing is made for long haul adventures from the tank size, comfort etc, now I wouldn't take it on single track like I did the DRZ, but I dont have the desire to do that much anymore. have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@crockett11000]

Thank you sir!. Iv'e been riding for 55 years owned 63 bikes of every kind, And done with the Harley thing..LOL! Iv'e owned two KLRs, But after many health reasons i had to quit for several years, Now back in semi shape I'm looking to buy a new 2022 adventure KLR!. So thanks for helping me go get one tomorrw!. Hey.. I can even ride it to the VA hosp/doctor's 45 miles away.. I'd like for you to talk/thoughts about the Doohicky and the Bob thing and any other recomendations please.. I'm now 62 and a disabled retired vet who still needs to ride.. Thanks Dave from Michigan..

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I completely Understand and I hope you love your new bike as much as I do. Yes sir, I will tell you this, I had the gen 2 and I did the doohickey, it didnt need it. It had roughly 10,000 miles on it and had some spring left, and worked. By the time you tear into you might as well change it, so that is what I did. The actual doo-hickey is fine, Kawasaki fixed that many years ago, The spring could potentially be an issue, like I mentioned, the older spring on the 08 KLR i had, still had plenty of spring life left. I will make a video on your question soon, but know this, I am not planning on doing either any time soon. Maybe a couple to a few years down the road I will look back into it, But i dont see it being a big deal in my mind. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Keep us posted on your bike and know we appreciate you supporting our channel by watching and commenting, it means the world to us. Lets Go Ride. Dale

[@crockett11000]

@@Heartlanddualsport Dale, well I got the 22 adv w/abs! Love it! Got my first 100 miles on her. Wow, What a super mass and major difference over my 2 Gen 2 bikes!!!. I Thought I'd be having to change the seat right off the bat like my last two, my butt would be killing me after the first 25 miles. But Nope!. I already put on a tank and rear bag. A long trip is in the works. I'm also looking forward for you to do a tire review and what you think on brands and types....dave

[@raymondmccranie3611]

Looking at them. You may have sold me. Very honest review

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much. Sorry for the delay. I hope you have a blessed weekend and keep us posted on what you decide. Dale.

[@michaelbrady9548]

Just a suggestion, list the roads that you’re traveling. In case one of us decides to run in that direction we too can enjoy the beauty that you see in your videos.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh definitely, thank you so very much for the suggestion. I can do that. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment as it truly helps our little channel out more than I can say. Thank you so very much and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale.

[@thenorthwoodz]

You are the first person I seen here talk about the advantages of some weight! Those windy days your knuckles are'nt so white!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir, I feel it is a benefit for one of the main goals of this bike. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@PatriotNC1]

Sir, very good review. You are completely right, nothing wrong with this bike. I just bought my 2022, and like you, did my research on it, and bought it because I like it, and it does the job I'm needing it to do. There are always going to be people who nit pick a bike to death, and can find nothing right about it. Always negative. I ride a Harley too, and the sport bike riders never cease to compare a Harley cruiser to their sport bikes and it always falls short in their minds. I think Kawasaki did a good job on this bike, and I've had several Kawasakis, and never had a bad one...ever. Appreciate your honest review!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words sir and know it is greatly appreciated. I also want to say thank you for sharing your experience with yours I so agree, I will be doing what I am going to call a full review soon, a 6000 miles review. I just finished another 2700 mile trip in 7 days. Thanks again and know we appreciate your comments Keep us posted and have a blessed week my friend. Dale

[@PatriotNC1]

@@Heartlanddualsport Thank you sir, I'll subscribe and look forward to your review.

[@jamesarama5589]

Hi Dale … Regrets if you covered this and I missed it … Your thoughts on changing the front sprocket to incrementally reducing RPMs on the highway ? … I really appreciate your pragmatic approach to helping me judge this bike

[@Heartlanddualsport]

James, that is an excellent question, I have put some thought into it especially after making a couple of long runs. My thoughts are this, I think you will give up something in return and for me, what I would give up is too much to justify the added benefit up on the high end. I enjoy the back roads more often than the long road trips if that makes sense. If it helps at all, I will be replacing the sprockets front and rear as well as the chain in the next week or so on mine, I am going back stock sizes on purpose. Again, if a guy was commuting a long way every day and or not doing the backroads as much as I like, then it could potentially be better for the high end speeds. For me, I will stay with stock. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week my friend. Dale

[@SteelHorseman]

Shared on my phone. Not on Facebook.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much my friend. Truly appreciated.

[@robertboggs2257]

I own the same back and I agree 100% with you

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words sir. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@mrsmel269]

great chasing Hartland!! enjoy the weekend !!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so so much. On a 2500 plus mile adventure. I will share it with y’all when I get back. Day two into now. ;) Have a blessed week. Dale.

[@mrsmel269]

enjoy it and be safe !!! cant wait to check it out .

[@Thomas-wk5ll]

Yes absolutely thanks for the review, I have finally ordered a new Klr adventure It has taken me over a year to order this bike due to all the misinformation out there I come from sports bike background and have had many smaller displacement duel sport bikes. The Klr had such an allure to it ,I can totally understand why it has an almost cult like following to it , for me it had just got a feel and look about it like nothing else, I love the look of the klr more than anything else I have see and believe me I have done my research, infact I don't think I have ever studied a bike so much infact I have never researched a bike so much as I have done with the klr It just seems to be able to do almost anything I'm very excited and counting down the days her in a Australia it will be spring soon Thanks again

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Since you have a background in sport bikes, (I do as well). You will adjust to this bike much better. 1, you know it will not be a dual sport, however you can run it up and down gravel roads and still pack it like a mule to have all the camping and moto camping gear with you. I think so many folks buy this bike, think its going to run like a Sport bike on the streets and a KTM in the dirt, it is not and will not. It will however, take you from one side of your country to another. I will be posting a 6000 mile review here soon, I just got back from another week long solo moto camping (most of the time solo) (I met up with two other riders up north) this trip was again over 2700 miles round trip and to be honest, this girl just keeps on doing what she was designed to do. I made a long ride yesterday, it was 750 miles to get home and I did it in 13 hours, start to finish, but realistically 12 hours riding. I took a lunch break and dinner breaks and stopped about every 100 miles or so for water breaks etc, et the bike cool off etc. Thanks for sharing your new purchase with us and I hope you have a blessed week. Be sure to keep us posted on your bike and how it is going. I am sure you will be as pleased with yours as I am in with mine. If you do FaceBook, join our group, Gen 3 Tribe on FB, if you don't do FB, I get it some folks dont, its just another place to share ideas and potentially meet up with other riders in your area as well. Again, thanks and have a blessed week. Dale

[@grayman618]

Nice campground and review. Seems like a good do it all cycle. Thanks for sharing.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment my friend. I will do more videos of this camping area this fall when it cools off some, we are so close I cant wait. The bike, thank you, I love it for what it is, an affordable adventure bike for long hauls. Thanks again, if i can ever answer any questions of any kind about the bike or camping gear we use etc, feel free to reach out. I hope you have a blessed weekend and can get out and ride some. Dale

[@freestlyleenduro1013]

You really helped me make an honest decision on getting a KLR650. With all the propaganda online it really does this bike an injustice but you put all that bullshit online to rest. Thanks

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words, this is a great bike for what it is. I agree, too many folks dogging it for this or that and 90% of folks wont ever need this or that. If you know its a great no frill adventure bike, it will work to take you across the country and or across the globe, you just wont win any races doing it hahaha .I love my bike ., thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, if I can ever help in any way, feel free to reach out my friend. Dale

[@michaelbyrnes4936]

Great review, Just bought one and can't wait for the warmer weather. Just wanted A versatile bike that I can rely on. Traded in my harley. Just wasn't for me. The ride home from the dealer I fell in love with this bike.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I completely understand. In 1999 I bought a RoadKing. I was leaving a sport bike. Got it home and was like really. ? Went back to a sport bike. I’m a few years older and this bike reminds me of being a kid again. I love it. Keep us posted. I hope you love yours as much as we do. Congrats on your bike my friend. Have a blessed weekend. Dale.

[@michaelbyrnes4936]

@@Heartlanddualsport I’m looking forward to your channel growing. You do a great job providing information about this topic.it’s been incredibly helpful to me

[@jeanledet6291]

I really enjoyed the ride ive watched several and it has been fun

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you sir, you will enjoy the 5th day the most, I know you will appreaciate it. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, it really helps the channel out more than i can express, so thank you sir. I hope yall have a blessed weekend. dale

[@americanson5505]

I just bought a KLR and almost rode to Martin lake today.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Ha, congrats number one on your new bike, 2, I love that lake, it is a beautiful area. I go there often. Have a blessed week. What color is your new Bike? dale

[@americanson5505]

Gray

[@michaelosborne9674]

Keep up the awesome videos. I'm actually going to get back on fb just to apply to klr tribe.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. Sweet, see you over there on the group my friend. Dale

[@martycech5844]

Excellent video and information! Will be buying either a Gen2 or Gen3 soon!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Congrats my friend. I owned a gen 2 previously. Both fun bikes and i believe you will love yours as much as we have both of ours. Thanks again, for taking the time to watch and comment, it truly helps our little channel out. I hope you have a blessed weekend, please keep us posted on what you end up getting. See you out there one day. Dale

[@Umbearwithme]

A part of me wonders if different stock bikes come with different tires. I was looking at the Tummy's tires vs mine and his looked like better tires overall. I love my KLR, getting to my first oil change here on Sunday - can't wait to get it back out! Need to get our butts down there to ride with you, man.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Im not certain, I think they are all the same but I guess anything is possible with all the "shortages" etc going on. I can see how they may put a different set on if thats what they had.? Yes sir, worse case scenario, meet up half way my friend. Yes sir, looking forward to that day guys, it will be fun. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@spacetruckin6555]

DRZ owner here. Why do I always catch myself watching KLR videos?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have had a few DRZ over the years. It is a great bike. If you asking me from someone who has owned one, as well as took many moto camping trips and back road trips as I could with my DRZ, i will say this. This is a more comfortable moto camping bike. It is easier to do the longer routes with out the need of a Rott-Pack or extra fuel cell. Both bike are in the end very similar, the DRZ is just so much better on the single tracks and rougher terrain. This is a great bike as well, just in a different light if you will. I hope you come back and watch more of our videos and Know that we truly appreaciate you taking the time to comment and be involved with us and our channel. Have a blessed weekend Dale

[@wardroland270]

Thanks Dale. Great job. Good info. Enjoyed your video. God bless. Happy trails. Liked & subscribed.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, know it is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the sub as well. Every bit helps out little channel so thank you for that as well. I hope you can get out and ride some this week. Dale

[@doublex632]

Enjoyed your video, thanks. Just picked up the Traveler. Looking to ride the wheels off it. Basically, putting some crash protection on and calling it a day. No Doohicky or Thermo Bob, got the 5 year warranty instead LOL, thanks

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for the kind words sir. Congrats on your new bike as well. I will more thank likely put some crash protection on mine as well, when they are backing stock. There is several folks making them now, and several still on back order. I ago, appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment and welcome to the family sir. The 5 year warranty is probably a great idea, to be honest, I didnt even think about an extended warranty and the salesman didnt mention it. Good to know. Thanks again and have a blessed week my friend. Keep us posted on your travels. dale

[@loganpartyof4runner]

Great video. New subscriber on here and just requested to join the FB group. Looking forward to adventures on my new KLR as soon as I get it and working it into my KZbin channel also!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Welcome to the fun my friend. I will start with congrats on your new bike as well. The FB group is new and still growing but we do have some great folks over on the Gen 3 Tribe. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and thanks for joining the tribe as well. We couldn't do all this with out guys like you so thank you. I hope you have a blessed week and looking forward to see more pics on the group from your adventures as well I am packed and loaded and pulling out on another fun adventure soon. Have a blessed week and I hope you get some "Lets go ride" time soon. Dale

[@mar0364]

That jacket your wearing looks great for here in the Florida panhandle. You mind telling us the name or sharing a link?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment, Yes sir, its great in the summer time for sure. No problem, its a Fox, I am 99% sure I got it from here. www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike/fox-racing-titan-sport-jacket Thanks again for watching and commenting, I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@SteelHorseman]

Dale, do you have a link to that gear you are wearing?? I need some warm weather gear. Thanks sir!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Sir. I will see what I can find. If I find it I will text it to you later this evening Dale.

[@Trevorburk1]

I love my 22. I have ordered the happy trails shifter cause my boot won't get under the shifter unless I move a lot. But other wise I love it

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for sharing that with us my friend. I have done the tusk shifter, it is a hair longer probably about the same as the one you have. I agree with adventure boots on its a tight fit, mostly for me a tight fit when standing and trying to shift is awkward. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and If you are on FB, come join our FB group Called Gen 3 Tribe. again, love herring from others and thanks for taking the time to comment, it truly helps our little channel out my friend. Dale

[@SteelHorseman]

NICE!!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

www.revzilla.com/dirt-bike/fox-racing-titan-sport-jacket

[@mykecollins3255]

Thank you for this review..I am going SQUIRREL!! Lol! to pick up my KLR on Thursday July 28th. It's Sunday the 24th. Isn't the windscreen adjustable? Anyways...thanknyou again for sharing. Take care.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Congrats on your new bike my friend, Your gonna love it. Yes sir, it has two positions, it well most come in the low position which is still way more than previous gens, then you have a high position form the factory which I think it truly cool over previous gens. Thanks again and I Hope you have a blessed week. Dale PS, i you are on FB, come join our group there, Gen 3 Tribe on FB. post up pics and join in the fun when you get your new bike in. Thanks again. Dale

[@texaslonestarrider]

What Happen To The Honda? Great Review And Thanks For Sharing My Friend!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Oh man, I sold it prior to retiring to my friend Steve who used to ride with me, He still has it and I was out of a bike for while, while we moved etc. I am glad to have one back at home with me now, I have missed it. Thank you for the kind words sir and I hope to meet up with you again some day, maybe we can meet up and do a camp out, I am still probably the same distance from you as I was, I am now in East texas, Last exit off I20 basically. Marshall Area. Thanks again my friend and Keep up the great work you are doing sir. Dale

[@KREllis-vr1ix]

The footpegs are fine, if you're not going off road. They are absolutely bad for off road use and I question anyone that says otherwise.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir. I would agree with that. I like my aftermarket ones. I don’t do a ton of OffRoad with this bike on purpose but it still sticks in rhe rain and I have rode hundreds of miles on wet and rain with no slipping. To me that makes it worth it even if not in the mud. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week my friend. Dale.

[@slowsteve3497]

Great review.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so much for the kind words sir. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment and Ihope you have a blessed weekend Dale

[@ronaldwaddell3135]

Well done, at this time I own a 21 BMW 310 gs I like the bike but on the freeway I get blown around a lot, am thinking it's too light it only weighs 425 pounds, I'm getting 85 mpg mostly back roads.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you for the kind words my friend. It could be too light, I am not certain, I know my DRZ was on the light side, at that time, I lived in Oklahoma and it was not easy to ride with a side wind, so I understand more than you may know, I think the way the fairing on this bike is made as well as the extra weight from packing the saddle bags up etc, truly helps. i wish I was getting 85 MPG on the fuel, but 50 is not too shabby for an actually older designed motorcycle. Thanks again for sharing your experience with us and I hope you have a blessed week my friend. Dale

[@DS-gv5fs]

Where did you get your jacket/armor? that is exactly the set up I am looking for. Nice straight up review BTW.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you very much for taking the time to watch and comment, it is truly appreacietd and helps our little channel, so thank you. The jacket is a fox racing jacket, this is a link to a similar one on amazon, to be honest, I dont know if I got it on amazon or RMATV website. amzn.to/3IV1U08 Thanks again and have a blessed week. Dale

[@DS-gv5fs]

@@Heartlanddualsport You too brother!

[@davidmead8990]

Dale what foot pegs did u switch to? Also, did u notice any more or less vibration than the stock ones? My reason for the switch is to add grip and remove some of the flex of the stock ones. Thanks Sir!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have the cheap ones made my IMS I think is who they are or maybe the tusk ones, they were cheap, I left the factory rubber mounts in. I did buy the tusk kit to make it a solid connect, but I didn't use them, they work just fine for me, SO in my mind, they are better than stock being a hair larger and works out just fine. Vibration, I dont think there is a dimes worth of difference, the difference in my mind, is, traction whether my feet are muddy or wet and that was why Changed them. vibration, man I dont think so, some may argue there is a tiny bit more, I dont think my boots are that sensitive? Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@davidmead8990]

@@Heartlanddualsport Thanks Dale for your insight and I agree thay the extra footprint for the Tusk ones would help a lot. Ride safe sir!

[@denniekorpi5264]

Good job

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you my friend. I Appreciate the feedback. I hope you have a blessed week. Dale

[@craigcook1571]

Is that the Martin Creek SP between Henderson and Tatum tx’s? I bought a 2022 KLR650 this year myself, and absolutely love it. It’s great for my kind of riding, FMroads and back roads, dirt and county roads.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir, it is indeed. It is a sweet little lake,. I will start with this, My wife Grew up here in Marshall Area of east texas, when I retired she wanted to move back home, so we moved here. I am enjoying the bike even more, because I am learning this area of the state each time I go out and ride. I knew my way around Oklahoma due to growing up there, so this has been a huge learning curve for me not knowing where anything is unless I stumble upon it. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed week. Enjoy your new bike my friend. If you do FB, come join our group over there as well., Gen 3 Tribe. dale

[@craigcook1571]

@@Heartlanddualsport thanks for the invite, but I’m a knuckle dragger, and don’t do FB,

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@craigcook1571 Ha, its ok friend. A lot of folks dont do it either and I get it. I mainly use it as an additionally business tool if that makes sense. Thanks again my friend look forward to hearing from you more in the future. Dale

[@scooter2202]

Good dirt bike? Getting my endorsement in a few weeks. Only ridden a kx250F previously. Want something as a commuter and a backroads bike. Nothing crazy. Feels like it’ll be a good match. What’s the maintenance like compared to a dirtbike? I’m sure it’s less crazy since your not riding it crazy hard, but then again it’s a lot of higher speed riding and many miles…

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Comparing this to a true lightweight dirt bike, it will feel heavy, really heavy. For back roads, commuting and general riding, this bike it the perfect weight, you won't get blown around while commuting like a light weight dirt bike would,. It has all the comforts of an adventure bike so the travel will be smooth and fun. It won't be fast and you won't win drag races, but it will get you there and get you there safely. Maintenance is incredible for a bike, I change the oil like manual says (around 3000 miles) and I keep up with the chain maintenance. I will be doing some more videos on both subjects soon. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope the answers help you in your decision. Its a great bike, it is perfect for me, but I know I have had a lot of bikes and I too have changed over the years as well. This is a nice laid back way to explore and that I really love. Since it dont cost $12000-25000 if you do fall over, on some rougher back roads, who cares, pick it back up and keep on going. It will be just fine with out the worry of dumping a really expensive adventure bike. (I know this personally ) Plus if you are like me, you will find yourself trying more difficult stuff, simply because it won't matter if you fall over it that makes sense. So it will go further in my book. Have a blessed week Dale

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Congrats on your endorsement as well. Lots of folks skip that part. I actually had a motorcycle license in Oklahoma when I turned 14, when I was 15 it turned into my driver permit and so on.

[@scooter2202]

@@Heartlanddualsport good thing is the KLR cost a couple thousand less than my dirtbike haha. I was originally debating between the KLR 650 S and the Kawasaki Z400 or Z650. Starting to lean more towards the KLR but still got time till I’ll pull the trigger

[@IRQ1Conflict]

Those are driving lights. Fog lights are amber.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Excellent point sir, and I hope you realized my mistake in the video, I was not super clear, I was talking about the fog light switch location is not super convent. thanks for taking the time to correct my wording as well, I am alway styling to make better videos, so thank you and I hope you have a blessed weekend. dale

[@chiptaxfree]

Do you have a video that explains why you sold your Africa twin in favor of the KLR?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Yes sir, I will post a video on this question Monday 09-25-23 Thank you for the video idea and have a blessed week my friend. dale

[@toddhoad6909]

Hello my name is Todd and I want to start by saying I'm new to your channel and I really like your honesty and your reviews. One question that I have and nobody seems to cover it, I am a big guy I'm 5'10" and weigh about 325 lbs. I really like the bike but want to make sure that it is gonna carry me ok. Any help that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much in advance.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you so very much for not only the kind word as well as subbing our channel. Weight wise. I’m 200ish with riding gear heavier. The bike has preload for the rear which is easy to adjust. Depending on your riding. If you using it like me and going on adventure or day trips on east back roads it will more than likely carry you fine. My buddies I am riding to Michigan (the current series) those two guys are probably really closer to your weight and are running the bike just fine with stock suspension. If you decided to do BDR or rougher back roads loaded with camping gear I would say you would be happier with a spring upgrade. You don’t need new full shock systems, spring rate changes are typically much cheaper than full suspension upgrades. I hope this helps and I will try to do a video on this question as well. Thanks again for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Todd, I posted a video this morning that goes more in-depth in answering this question for you. Thanks again for your activity on our channel as well as the question. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r37Mn2Wrn69ofrs Dale

[@chadkline4268]

About 400lbs is the max according to the Kawi website. So, I'd say you're ok alone and without more than 70lbs extra.

[@joseadavila7445]

this bike top heavy ? i seen them at my dealer they have four in stock all model . i ve sat on it . it carries it weight low ? my inseam is 30 inch . i have a vulcan s 650 kawasaki i ve loaded up for overnite road trips no problem . but off road may be a problem . i wont go on hard core to destroy this bike is to nice .

[@Heartlanddualsport]

The Newer KTM 790-890 are probably the only motorcycles that do not have the top heavy feel due to the way the tank is designed up front. With that said, the KLR in my mind does not feel as heavy as it actually is. It is easy to roll around etc. My AT I had felt much top heavier than this bike. When packing, try to put heavy gear as low as you can in the saddle bags as you can and close to the bike as you can. If that makes sense. I have done a lot of moto camping over the years and the biggest trip is to try not to take too much stuff. Make several trips, figure out what you need and what you don't need and go from there on packing for the next trip. I still probably pack more than I should, but in my mind, it is still way less than I used to pack. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. I do have a video coming out soon, that goes into more details on what I am packing for a trip and what I am not packing. Some of it is KLR 650 specific and most of it is just general Camping Gear. Thanks again and have a blessed week Dale

[@jerryborsato6828]

What are you using for a gps screen? Is that a Samsung tablet?

[@Heartlanddualsport]

It is the garmin GPS Zumo XT, I love it. I need to do a review on it, I just havent had the opportunity to get that video made as of yet. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment and I Hope this helps. Dale Affiliate link for your convince. amzn.to/3FTM6JO

[@geralddunn9138]

Still haven’t seen a review from the rider.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I have a 7000 mile review coming soon my friend. I hope it helps. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. If you have a specific question, I will do my best to answer it as well. Thanks again and I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@geralddunn9138]

@@Heartlanddualsport a good review from the back seat would help my efforts in convincing my wife to get one!

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@geralddunn9138 I will do my best to answer that question in the review. I have only had two ladies on the back of my bike. Both enjoyed the ride and we had no issues. If you follow along on my channel, The video that posted today, show a few clips and or photos of of of the ladies on my bike with me. I typically load my bike for color moto camping trips, so typically I dont have a lady on the back, but with the new and improved adjustable rear shock it makes this much more possible than the suspension in year past, you can go in and adjust that rear shock, I will go more in-depth for the riders review on this topic in my upcoming video. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment and I hope this helps. I also have started a FB group as a place to share and help others answer questions. One of our mods is a female and she has riden all over, so I will try to get some input from her as well. If you do FB at all, and I respect your choice on that either way, some do some dont, but it is a great place to share and network, so that is what I use it for. Its call Gen 3 Tribe, come join us over there as well if you do. Thanks again and have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@pacanis]

Love your videos... up to the point you push FB. Hoping they all aren't like that before I subscribe.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Fred, thank you for the kind words. I understand completely. fab for me is just another place to connect with out passing my phone number out to the internet. I truly appreciate your concerns and no sir. Not all videos with I talk about the Gen 3 Tribe. Thank you so much for the feedback and o hope you have a blessed week. Rode safe, have fun and welcome to the Family. Dale.

[@pacanis]

@@Heartlanddualsport Thank you, sir. Got a beautiful ride in this morning on my 2022 (no mods) KLR 650 ADV. I am looking for a forum with like members. I'm just not a FB guy.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@pacanis I completely understand my friend, am glad you were abel to get out and ride some as well.. I had a good ride and enjoyed it myself. Thanks again and have a blessed week. Dale

[@madczechoutdoors1088]

Nice

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thank you sir, I have been looking at a few of Those TW's for sale, have you got one yet? I think it would be a perfect trail bike and possibly a great deer hunting rig. have a blessed weekend. Dale

[@billbonu1639]

I thought he said 14,000 mile review.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Hahaha. No sir. I hope you have a blessed weekend. Dale.

[@rameylewis7730]

I wanted to watch this video, but when you said the tires were decent I had to click off this video. Sorry man, but the stock tires on the 2022 KLR 650 are not good at all. If you run on pavement and nothing else, they are ok. The KLR is meant for more than pavement.

[@Heartlanddualsport]

I truly appreciate you taking the time to comment as well as share your thoughts with us about the intended purpose of this bike. I agree, there is better tires out there, and make no mistake, some of them are more pavement oriented as well as some of them are more dirt oriented. I have a set on now that are advertised as a 50-50 tire and I will go onto to say, the stock tires did better in the sand and gravel than these. I again thank you for taking time to comment and I hope you have a blessed week. I too agree, this bike is meant for more than highways, that is why so many of my videos concentrate on the back roads. Thanks again and have a blessed week. Dale

[@rameylewis7730]

@@Heartlanddualsport Hello Dale, I didn't expect a response and definitely not one so quickly. I just want to say that I subscribed to your channel a while back and I appreciate your content. I just need to remember that this your review and not mine. I've gone about 4k miles on my 2022 KLR adventure and I will say my opinion is different than yours on several things you say in this video(yes, after your comment I came back and watched the entire video). I'll look at the FB group where talking about differences of opinion might be more appropriate. Thanks for the video

[@Heartlanddualsport]

@@rameylewis7730 Yes sir, i understand completely, I will say this, when I was a kid, I won a turkey shoot with a daisey BB gun, your comment reminded me of it, so in short what I am saying, if a guy is on a budget, he can make the stock tires work. I didnt have a great BB gun, I learned how to make the BB gun I had, and make it work for me. So many folks who own a KLR are on a budget and if you want to make memories, the stock bike can do it, Are there better tires for offroad, Heavens yes, But can you still muddle through and make a video, make a memory, with the stock heavens yes. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply and welcome to the tribe. I so agree, a person can have better options in life. One friend of mine once told me, Its not my fault my wife is a doctor and I can do afford anything I want, as almost an insult to me, My wife is my wife, she is a treasure, does she make the same money as his wife, heavens no, but she makes our house a home and that is perfect in my mind. Thank you for taking the time to reply, respond and I truly appreciate where you are coming from my friend. I hope you have a blessed week . Dale.

[@mirsadzasela7947]

i remove them

[@Heartlanddualsport]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment, it greatly helps our little channel out, so thank you so much. I hope you have a blessed week my friend. Dale