2024 Kawasaki KLX 300: What's new for 2024 shown in detail. Also, don't choose the wrong bike!

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Peter Lowe One

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@jimbroen 4 ай бұрын

One use case I would add is if your city has a nasty pothole problem, these machines are a great way to deal with that.

@brentcollins9727 5 ай бұрын

The tall height is good for seeing and being seen in traffic, instead of a low sport bike.

@jem9865 4 ай бұрын

Always Great Bike Reviews Thanks Peter!

@aimanemo1350 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for that perfect explanation, for the Drz400, is it possible to low the seat tell 30in?

@1122redbird Ай бұрын

These seem more versatile than the street bikes you mentioned, not less. Those have longer legs but these bikes will do a variety of things whereas those bikes are better on open road only I would think.

@DavidConstanza-g9w 4 ай бұрын

2023 is a much nicer looking bike by far!

@1122redbird Ай бұрын

Disagree. That thing is hideous in my opinion.

@josephthornton8560 5 ай бұрын

i own 2021 klx 300 ds and 2022 klx 300 sm. i love them both

@20beersago75 20 күн бұрын

I have a 24 with 800 miles on it. Weather got cold here and noticed coolant light and check engine light stay on a few seconds after bike has started and other lights have gone off... is this normal? Coolant tank is full

@benadams1826 27 күн бұрын

You said street bikes like Z500 and Ninja 500 do more, but as a general purpose bike, a supermoto will do much more I think. SM will handle off road with just a simple tire change, or you can make it a full on dual sport with a full wheel change. Can you do that with dedicated street bikes?

@PeterLoweOne 27 күн бұрын

I can't argue with your logic, but my argument would be that without making any mods to the bikes, the Z500 and Ninja 500 probably have a broader appeal as they're more suited to a variety of on-road riding than the SM. Not saying the SM can't be an absolute blast. SM's are awesome at what they do.

@benadams1826 27 күн бұрын

@@PeterLoweOne Well I'd say about the only thing a supermoto can't do well is highway. But it CAN do it. You can do 70 for an hour without a problem with the KLX and a DRZ would probably handle 80 mph for long stretches. And they can go off road. The Z500 and Ninja would dust these bikes on a straight highway, but I watch vids of Drz's chasing down and passing the biggest sport bikes in the canyon twisties. Naked bikes and sport bikes overall may be better for certain types of street riding, I agree, but there's a reason supermotos are so popular in Southeast Asian countries like Sri Lanka and the Phillipines - they take a road beating and handle dirt roads no problem. Versatile. In fact, take a look at the Kawasaki D-Tracker from 2008. Google it. It's a 250cc version of the KLX300SM which as been sold in Asia for decades. Nearly identical. There's a reason these haven't changed much for so long. Btw, I enjoy your bike reviews, I've watched a bunch of them and you do a great job. I almost bought a Z125 based on your review alone!

@BornagainE 5 ай бұрын

Luv that 300sm, just a tad light on power

@dpandajr.1009 5 ай бұрын

Great starter bike and great for commuting. The highways is where it lacks.

@dirtbikehombre7987 Ай бұрын

other than the rear tail light, everything else was equal or worse on the 24.

@herrtomas6729 5 ай бұрын

Hi Peter 😊

@phantomnus 5 ай бұрын

How is it on the highways?

@guderian7795 5 ай бұрын

I have a 2023 KLX300SM and added a windscreen and hand guards which made highway riding tolerable. The biggest downside of highway riding is the fuel range. 2 gallons of gas does not get you far so you have to plan your trips carefully and/or carry a fuel bottle. I carried a 2L Fuel Friend. My longest ride was a 4 day road trip from Edmonton, Hinton, Grande Cache, Grande Prairie then back to Edmonton. There is a lot of vibration after 5-6 hour of riding that exhausted me on day 4 (458km). I am going to upgrade to a Versys X300 next year.

@zombieRpoint34 4 ай бұрын

@@guderian7795 Sweet thanks for the insight

@MRUNDISPUTEDCHAMPION 2 ай бұрын

@@guderian7795Hi! Can you tell me what the top speed of the 300sm is and what is its comfortable cruising speed on the highway?

@guderian7795 2 ай бұрын

@@MRUNDISPUTEDCHAMPION The KLX is very comfortable between 110-120kph and will max out at 140kph. I have had mine up to 140 kph once and it did not feel stable past 135kph so I don't go there.

@MRUNDISPUTEDCHAMPION 2 ай бұрын

@@guderian7795 Thanks for the reply!