2023 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure Long Term Review

[@lincolnscott5547]

The fuel pump failed on my 2023 KLR650, with 2.7k miles on it. The Kawasaki Warranty covered the $680 repair costs. Other than that fuel pump issue, it has been a great motorcycle and it makes me smile everytime I ride it.

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Sounds pretty similar to my experience. I had taken the bike on a 1,500 miles trailer ride the week before it failed, so I thought mine had something to do with that long haul. Come to find out there have been a bunch of other people with the same issue. Thanks for the comment, ride safe!

[@Ghostrider-71]

Looks like you have a Garmin Zumo, great GPS and I have enjoyed mine. However! It takes some getting used to and IMO, garbage in/garbage out. IE, It might tell you about a closed road or it might not. When using it for a long distance ride, if certain parameters are not selected OR DE-selected, you may be on a riding adventure! I don’t like the fact that waypoints have to be down loaded from the Garmin Tread app or the Explore website. The zumo has internet hookup capability so why not just find a waypoint on the device and add it? Maybe I need to play around with it more. I mounted mine on the crossbar below the windshield and find it to be a decent position. Great video and thank you for posting. Glad to hear the Shinko 705s are working well, I have the Shinko 705s mounted up as well and am eager to try them out. Ride safe.

[@Mikethebike-ov1yp]

Great review. I ride a 2018 model and have done 75,000 km. No doohickey replacement! Fabulous reliable bike that is simple and capable even by today's standards. I don't require any thing more powerful or tech. Look after it with preventive maintenance and it'll look after you. My best after market mods have been taller windscreen with bolt on addition- no buffeting whatsoever at speed and also pivot pegs which allow fab grip offroad and changeability in your foot position as you ride long distance both on and off road. Bark busters and skid plate are good also if taking on anything a bit more challenging. My preferred tires are Motoz tractionator GPS- last forever and good dualsport capability- near zero road noise. Allabest and thanks.

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

@Mikethebike-ov1yp sounds like we had very similar upgrades added with the windscreen and footpegs. Wonderful bike to own long term. Very dependable and is a bike you can take almost anywhere. Ride safe!

[@billbonu1639]

The fuel pump is a factory recall, no need for warranty depending on serial number.shinkos are junk compared to mitas e07+.top speed was 93 after adjusting the valves 101 with me at 160 lbs.I have 18,000 miles going 80 mph for hours and no oil consumption at all.The valves are tight from the factory.I expect fuel injection to double the life of the motor like it did for the Chevy 350 and every other carb to fi motor.unless your watt man,he has over 200,000 on his old klr with all original internals in the motor!

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

@billbonu1639 I didn't even find out about the recal until 6 months after it was replaced, so I'm definitely glad I didn't have to pay for it. I'll have to check out the mites e07+ after the Shinkos wear down. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MrSims65]

I have a 2022 KLR when it's time for tires I'm going with the Shinko 705 also I do most on road riding

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Awesome. It's a great tire for primarily on road riding. Plenty of grip in turns and increases the confidence while riding at highway speeds or in the twisties. Have fun!

[@lincolnscott5547]

@MrSims65 I only got 3.2k miles on the original Dunlop rear tire, on my '23 KLR650. I went with the Shinko 700 this time and next time I am going to try the Shinko 705 series. I have 1.2k on the Shinko 700 rear tire now and it still looks like new. That original equipment Dunlop wore out like warm butter.

[@billbonu1639]

The factory tires were done at 3000 miles.went with mitas e07+ and got 12,000 out of the rear and the front is at 16,000, 19,000 total on the bike and it's still good for another 1,000 or two.

[@Ghostrider-71]

I changed out the factory Dunlops at 3800 miles…..the rear was right at the 2mm minimum but the front had plenty of tread left. Replaced with the Shinko 705s F/R.

[@danledbetter9535]

Hello, I have the same bike & am running the Kenda k270's ( probably the last set), I have found them to feel a bit mushy on the pavement , they have not caused problems but not real solid feeling. I did get 7,000 miles out of the rear tire though. My son's 2022 has the 705's, they feel much more planted on the pavement & our off roading is lite so they work well . I'm going to ride out the k270's on my bike & then switch to the 705's or perhaps try the motoz tractionator GPS or Dunlap Trailmax mission as I have heard positive reports on those tires as well, I'm interested to find out the milage we'll get on my son's 705's as their half the price of the afore mentioned . I have almost 17,000 on my bike , no problems yet. Thanks for the video !

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Awesome, you should feel more planted on the road with either of the three tires you mentioned. I only have about 1,200 miles on my 705s, but so far, no real signs of wear on front or back.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Greetings, As always another excellent detailed video production 🇺🇲🍾🎉🇺🇲 Keep producing more videos about the KLR.. How is the bike maner in town low speed acceleration, is there a lot surge? Thank you so much for assisting me.

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Hi @rosarioroberto5825, the bike handles very well around town. There is enough torque to get you off the line quickly on city streets when needed. As long as you don't go full throttle from a stop in first gear, the power surge is very manageable. There will be a little clutch control needed up to about 8-10 mph. From there, you can let the clutch go and shift up to second gear around 20-25 mph. You can twist the throttle all the way in 2-4 with no issues and get a decent amount of torque down low. I like darting around town on this bike and wringing the throttle from light to light.

[@rosarioroberto5823]

WOW, you really nailed it, about my question. Again Thank you so much. You gave me the confidence to purchase one. Stay safe.​@@therapyontwowheels8923

[@rosarioroberto5823]

Thank you so much for the quick response, you answered exactly what I needed to know. Again thank you so much for assisting me with my new motorcycle purchase​@@therapyontwowheels8923

[@kentwilliams3326]

Howdy - Would you please pass along the make / model of wind screen “extenders!” Thanks…

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

@kentwilliams3326 here you go. If the link is not clickable for some reason it should also be in the video description. Amazon Link for Windscreen Extenders: Xitomer Adjuster Windshield Risers Fit for KLR 650 KLR650 2022-2024 Motorcycle Accessories Windshield Bracket Adjuster Windscreen Risers a.co/d/ezRUNnf

[@CoastlinesCollide]

what is the mount for the window? cost and company? Thanks

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

@CoastlinesColide here is the link to the windscreen extenders on Amazon. a.co/d/ezRUNnf

[@CoastlinesCollide]

@@therapyontwowheels8923 nice! looks like a very useful cheap mod

[@CoastlinesCollide]

didnt try the 16 t sprocket?

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Not yet @CoastlinesCollide. I may make the change if I end up doing more highway miles in the future, but for now it works fine for the type of riding I do. I'm typically not on the highway for more than 15-20 minutes at a time and usually cruising around 70mph. I like the current amount of torque I get at the lower RPMs, especially in 2nd gear when offroading.

[@billbonu1639]

16 t sprocket let a stiff link eat on my case.I cruise 80 for hours no problem.tops out 101 after valve adjustment before that it was 93 mph.I weigh 160.

[@CJ-Fortes_Atque_Fidelis]

Hey dude, showing the odometer throughout the video is not going to grow this channel.

[@therapyontwowheels8923]

Thanks for the advice, @cj-fortes_atque_fidelis. I'm going to be trying different go pro attachments on my helmet chin mount for the next few videos to try and get the perfect viewing angle. Just figured out how to improve my microphone quality for riding reviews, so next I'll be focusing on my camera settings and making adjustments as needed. I'm always open to feedback and appreciate the views. Ride safe!

[@matty2000shoes]

Actually, this was a great review. I'm more interested in what he has to say than award-winning cinematography. Thanks for the upload.​@@therapyontwowheels8923