2022 KLX230SE one of the best beginner Dual Sport Motorcycles? PART 2

[@bransonbasher6534]

I've got one that I ride around the back woods of southern Missouri. It's my daily commuter, back highway explorer, State Forest camping bike and mountain trail machine. That bike is a dang Billy Goat on the trail! It's literally a street legal trail bike. Cruises comfortably at 60mph and I average 60 to 65 mpg. She is perfect for exactly what she was built for. When I want to ride an actual dirt bike I grab my old YZ125. Horses for courses...

[@TehSpury]

I'm also in missouri and think of getting this bike. Are you comfortable taking this on the highway out here? Such as highway 44?

[@dualsportjourney]

Agreed, its just a great little bike for exploring!

[@1122redbird]

I don't know why this is called a "beginner" motorcycle because it's all most people would ever need as a casual rider who wants a bike to kick around town and take on some dirt roads and across fields. Outside of the USA, this bike (meaning mostly in Asia) is not considered small and low power. But in the country of overkill on everything, it's considered a "beginner" bike.

[@dpetrick]

I am looking at the KLX230 as a second bike just to ride all of the gravel roads in the area. Want to go on roads I would not tackle on my touring bike. I photograph wildlife and this might be the ticket to get down some of the roads that go to the marsh areas where the birds hang out.

[@dualsportjourney]

The KLX230 would be great for this! Outfit it with a small tank bag, fender rack and pack and you got your self a perfect, light, economical utility bike to get you and your gear down into those areas that you want to go!

[@joshuastallings9792]

I went from a 450 to one of these, i like smelling the roses when i ride, 230 is pretty nice. Made mine into a ultra light weigh adv bike.

[@dualsportjourney]

Right on! My Son wants to do the same and try some moto camping with the KLX.

[@1122redbird]

Heck yea.

[@cranerigging3604]

Great review and good points at 11:45 ! This looks like an enduro bike everyone can enjoy . 👍

[@dualsportjourney]

Thanks! 👍

[@scaggit]

Hey I'm dirt poor and brand new to riding. I'm looking to get a small dual sport and there's ones of these cheap with only 5k miles for about 3k. Would this be good for an absolute off-road/onroad virgin and for taking my test

[@dualsportjourney]

Yes, most definitely! One of the best bikes to learn essential basic skills and gain confidence fast as you proceed through your learning curve, very easy bike to ride and GREAT bike for taking your road test!

[@scaggit]

@@CrustyMac300 that's the dumbest thing I ever heard. All 3 r the same company and are definitely more mechanically involved (more maintenance, oil n filters, etc). As I said new rider. How can anyone in good faith say yeah get the most expensive, most powerful, and most costly to own and maintain as a new bike. Lmao.

[@dualsportjourney]

Mr Walkins has been removed from commenting on this channel. I don't mind objective opinions, but I draw the line at hyperbolic nonsense.

[@scaggit]

@@dualsportjourney Lmao. I had to read his comment like 10x. Still didn't understand it.

[@ricklepick5829]

Just signed the paperwork on one of these today. It's my first bike so I wanted something I could learn to ride on the streets before I move into something bigger while also being able to ride trails with my son on his crf125. Can't wait to start riding.

[@dualsportjourney]

Congratulations!!! You will love this little bike!