Turning the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 into a Proper Dual Sport (EP.3)

[@BigRockMoto]

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[@cripticdestiny]

you drill a hole on your new handlebar by taking measurements from your stock handlebar. you don't chop off that part inside the switch gear because it's gonna twist down ward when you twist the throttle. might not happen the first few days but it's gonna happen sooner or later.

[@BigRockMoto]

@@cripticdestiny that's a much better idea, you're right

[@barowski_]

@BigRockMoto, FYI most of the referral links don't seem to work (404)

[@easymoneyism]

That bike would be cool with the new ninja 500 motor in it, like a cheaper super moto… they would probably sale them like they was going outa style!! I would buy one if it had that 500 motor and street tires

[@mikeylikesth]

when is part 4 coming out

[@keithdosik]

This is seriously the best ADV content. I can’t think of anyone else who reviews and tests motorcycles like you do. Especially the risk and money you take to own these and mod them and use them. It’s truly impressive and not many people would take that investment

[@stephencooper5040]

There is one other KZbinr who does as good/nearly as good as Ian, that is “Dork in the Road”

[@sercio994]

Thank for these amazing videos Ian, honestly i feel like you are the only one doing this so professionally-oriented, great content!

[@BigRockMoto]

I appreciate that!

[@RickOn2Wheels]

I've got a well sorted KLX300, and I've got nothing but praise for the little bike. I've got a shop full of bikes including a nicely modded 2022 Africa Twin base. The most smiles per gallon are with my KLX. Keep the gearing stock, the bike is more fun with the stock tires, or similar tires, use a roto pack vs. a bigger tank, STP removal is by far the best power mod. (I say this as a 54 year old rider that has a lifetime of building out bikes) I removed the STP after I'd ran the bike with exhaust and an EJK fuel controller. Had I done it first I don't know if I'd done the exhaust, though I do like the weight save. Do radiator guards/braces if you can. Great channel, enjoy the little KLX!

[@rsbreeze]

What's the STP?

[@gregstone7194]

I Googled it. Apparently it's a Sewage Treatment Plant. Convenient on a long ride but an unnecessary luxury. Seriously though what is it with all the TLAs (Three Letter Acronyms), slang and missing details that make most online discussions on motorcycles incomprehensible.

[@YZ426f]

Believe he is referring to the Secondary Throttle Plate

[@redinator9896]

I thought slip on tail pipe lol

[@unpopularopinion8608]

@@rsbreeze Stone Temple Pilots

[@zr2trackerjoe]

I honestly think your content should be what pushes a company like Rocky mountain to come up with their own fuel tank for the bike. They know the demand is there. They know that the owners want bigger tanks and what IMS offers. Literally a perfect opportunity. 4 gal would be all that makes sense

[@scottkouns8578]

Or maybe build their (RockyMountain) own bike!!

[@barendfourie6687]

Their is a 4.8gal tank for the klx

[@carllee6452]

@@barendfourie6687 What? Who and where?

[@willwalker8669]

4.8 gallon…bs..prove it. KLX 250 carb maybe… troll..

[@blueforest4589]

​@@scottkouns8578Careful with Rocky Mountain ATV. I hear they like to classify refunds as purchase incentives, then claim the refund back when you don't use it within 90 days.

[@randylippold1828]

Love the channel! You are very down to earth and honest about these bikes! Thanks so much for what you do for us all in the sport!!😊

[@johndubrawski7094]

Owner of a new, 2024 KLX 300 here. Ian, I've been waiting for this video to drop. Thank you!

[@ryanbrandenburg1882]

After 6 months I've come back to this video with a different mindset. This build is awesome and right up my alley for my riding

[@kennyjones4739]

I got to be honest! You look super excited about this KLX! Its nice to see you are happy. At the end of the day, thats all that matters. Bikes like these have always brought smiles to my face. Wonderful bike to ride.

[@JacobSnover]

Great warning about the pegs, I went cheap before getting the Super Stocks, and not only did they move the peg forward to where Super Stock adds the extra towards the rear, but the pegs cheap metal was also getting dug out from the frame. Another ride and they probably would've snapped. Never again!

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for the info!

[@kawabungah20]

This KLX300 series (and this BRM channel) just gets better and better. Your experience and skills as a "complete motorcyclist" are amazing. I'm so grateful, even if I retain even a small percentage of your knowledge and gumption. Thank you.

[@BigRockMoto]

Wow, thanks!

[@btgmoto]

Love it! I was a moto journo for 10 years, a long time ago, and your channel is an inspiration to me. Keep it up!

[@BigRockMoto]

That's awesome!

[@vamsi9432]

Would love a tutorial or suspension settings for dummies type of video. Also can't wait for the new transalp video.

[@gerry343]

26:50 Wow, the exhaust is transformed!

[@ywr969]

yeah, i also saw that... how'd that yosh sneak in there? 😄

[@sparraps3476]

The pin I side the throttle assemble is meant to set the throttle assembly from moving and spinning around when you twist the throttle. Measure, measure and measure again. Then drill a hole in the new handle bars

[@MrUled]

I love iains candid nature regarding parts. Hope the overdose of the tusk gear here isn't starting to tilt that view (even with disclaimer). Anyway keep it going. I know you mention not wanting to do install videos but the way you do it right now is great. It provides enough context for us without going over the top

[@tieoneon1614]

I have the exact bike, and this '24 is my 3rd KLX. Iv ran the OEM tires down to 8 rear, 10 front psi on OEM tubes on all 3 riding tricky single track under 35mph. Never flat, or damaged the wheels. Im 220lbs and the suspension still works great, compression front/rear turned in 1 click. The rear shock gets too stiff if u crank the preload, I have a Lust Racing Jack Up Link to get my sag more front heavy to keep the rear shock plush and to keep the D605 hooking up.

[@ericweber1969]

Really appreciated seeing this video. Your in depth analysis and honesty about what works and what didn’t was invaluable, keep up the great work!

[@humzilla707]

Love IMS foot pegs. If anyone is having trouble with pegs installs ziptie the spring together.

[@andrewthompson1313]

To keep the tabs inside the switch gear you can easily drill holes into your new handlebars. Use a drill guide (e.g., Tusk Handlebar Saw Guide). Proceed as follows. Wrap painters tape around your new handlebars where the switchgear attaches. Assemble everything with only enough tension to adjust your handlebars and switchgear to your preferred location. Now moderately tighten the switchgear that has the tabs. Remove that switchgear and you will see dimples in the painters tape in the tab locations. Attach your handlebar drill guide and drill the hole. Reassemble. This worked well on my Honda CRF 300L. If your results aren’t satisfactory you can always grind down the tabs and install it as Ian describes.

[@BigRockMoto]

thank you, that is a great idea

[@brad8705]

Appreciate the in depth video and really liked your "mistakes" section at the end - very informative, thank you!

[@BigRockMoto]

My pleasure!

[@cullennowell7813]

Love the lower budget series. I’m on my fourth drz400s and absolutely love it. Just got a Super tenere, so drz is gonna be getting some dirtbike geared upgrades soon.

[@TheToastedChannel]

I put Tusk DS tires (street legal) on my 2022 KLX 300. Huge improvement in mud and sand. No difference on road which is great. Most recommended upgrade imo opinion.

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

Had the same problem with the aggressive front tyre almost ripping the bars out of my hand in deep sandy clay tyre ruts, put me down a few times, MT21 fixed the problem, plenty of tractability without the aggressive side lugs the MX tire it had when I got the thing.

[@flyingbriando5521]

I’ve got a 24’ KLX that I’ve literally done about every upgrade to. Recently bought a new CRF300L to play with…2 things…aftermarket support blew my mind and it feels so much more modern. If I had to do over I’d went with the Honda first.

[@mr.hansholmes2367]

Got a channel?

[@flyingbriando5521]

@@mr.hansholmes2367 I do, Dirt Obsexxion, but it’s geared more towards atvs. We’re sitting a little over 25k subs at the moment but my two buddies and myself have recently gotten into dual sports/adventure bikes and thinking about branching out on the channel. There’s a ton of comparison vids of the KLX vs CRF but I think we may do one with both of mine since they’re both heavily modified with bolt ons that any average Joe can do

[@ZeroXSEED]

KLX's chassis is old. Like, actually old. It makes sense that when you strip out the modern engine and decent stock suspension, you find an old dirt bike bone there. CRF is all brand new. That's why it feels so much newer in detail, even if they're largely comparable.

[@Talishar]

@@ZeroXSEED You got it backwards. The CRFs current iteration is old. There's a ton of aftermarket support for it. This KLX is new and there isn't much for it and a lot of stuff from previous years does not fit this years.

[@ZeroXSEED]

@@Talishar What is your definition of old? KLX literally has frame from 90s. Granted, the rest of the machine might be newer. The frame, however, is old.

[@KLXJOE128]

In depth and informative we don’t mind the length! “ignore the slip on” hard not too! Can’t wait to see the next episode 39:04

[@jamesbeaumont237]

What a video. Clearly so much effort went in to producing that, so thank you.

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ggs0605]

Not only are your videos top notch, but they are so well organized that even a newbie like me is able to do this. I just have to get the wife on board!!😂

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you like them!

[@dlad128]

My experience so far is that almost nothing is advertised for the 2024 model but only the 2023. I took a chance and bought the tusk top rack and although size wise it fits the spacers are way too short and I had to improvise with washers. Ian, you have to do the same thing but you didn't share that with us. When you do a build it would be so helpful for you to share the trouble that you've had installing things and what you did to make it work. That would be so helpful.

[@vinny2409]

Ian my friend, you truly are top shelf in terms of offroad bike reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@advredbikes]

32:08 thanks Ian for this very detailed accessory install, I want to put heated grips on my 250 Honda CRFL thank you for that.

[@TheClintmeister]

I have been watching your channel for a while. It gets better each episode! Keep it up!

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gregoryibbetson3951]

Just got my KLX300 and love the bike. Down sized and don’t regret it. Only real complaint is the fuel range. Rode home from cabin in Idyllwild, and fuel light can on a little after I got onto the 79. Was sweating it, but made it into Temecula and filed up at first station. Took 1.4, so still had fuel but got a fuel bag after that. Really wish there was a better tank option. Keep up the great content.

[@albertgonzales5857]

I can’t wait for your next video. I put the Kdx snorkel and a want to see the next upgrade

[@scottkouns8578]

Love this build you’re doing here. Thanks for the little change in review with all the parts!! I saw another video where a guy said that changing the chain to a motocross chain gave an increase of 1 hp..!!?? I haven’t ever heard of it before but he claimed it had less binding and turned the wheel on a stand to prove it. Thanks again for yet another fantastic video. Can’t wait to see the next part of it his build/review!

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks! Will do!

[@SmokinZen]

Cool to see I have many of the upgrades except the expensive ones…for now. I like how you take time explaining the simple details. Also like that you are honest about how they worked out for you.

[@carlgressel574]

Awesome series, I'd love to see a series like this on the CRF300L next!

[@Cbsmd-zq4zx]

The 300L is one of the best bikes ever… I own one, and I love it. but Ian doesn’t really like it. He reviewed it and said it sucked even though it’s literally one of the best bikes for the money. Not everyone guns their bike around like they’re 25 years old, and has a bunch of money to spend. The bike is totally fine stock if you’re puttering around I mean I used a dirtbike the 300 L is super reliable. I take it into the mountains. Single track I mean I just take my time I’m not there to get injured. I’m there to explore sometimes people buy a motorbike to get out into the wilderness and to get some stress reliefand see beautiful scenery they’re not there because of the bike does that make sense sometimes people buy adventure vehicles not because of the adventure vehicle but because of the adventure

[@BigRockMoto]

I really like the 300L, check my videos. I also say in this video today that I'd probably get the Honda.

[@Slippinjimmy1221]

How about a CRF vs KLX video

[@BraapTales]

@@Cbsmd-zq4zx It's good that you are riding slowly, because poor suspension, like what the 300L has, is actually more dangerous offroad and more likely to get you injured than better quality suspension if you ride above a leisurely pace.

[@trailrider1980]

​​​@@BigRockMoto i know that you compare the bikes using msrp prices. However, i think that there is something to be said about the prices of these bikes used. A used klx300 in my area is $1,000 dollars cheaper than the same year crf300l. So while the crf300l is cheaper new, in the used market, the klx is a bargain. I know used prices may change by market but in the northern va, MD, PA area, there are many good deals on used klx300s. I prefer the look of the crf still but my pocket and the fact that these bikes are very similar point to an used klx300 as the best bike by far.

[@yahoodlums]

Every video you put out is pure quality. Thank you for all the hard work that you put in. 😊

[@marcmilne9228]

Thanks for having great content on your channel, useful real world info. You're also the only motorcycle journalist I know of that can pronounce Husqvarna correctly, bonus point.

[@carllee6452]

Excellent video Ian! This bike is setup very much like my KLX 300. I went through the whole gearing thing and went back to factory too. It will take some testing to get the sag correct.

[@BigRockMoto]

Thanks for the info!

[@coburna5]

Your videos are so well curated. No other channel presents like you. This video for example, could be very dry and boring if done by someone else. Thanks for all the work!

[@BigRockMoto]

Glad you think so!

[@ShadowVonChadwick]

I went 15/47, keeps the chain up off the swing arm chain guide. Gives a ratio of 0.319 Where the standard 14/42 comes out at 0.333, this is a tad lower than standard and worked well with my 2010 300r setup with pipe, air box modded and carbi jetted right, (which is the most time-consuming part of it all), 13/42 @ 0.3095 is too low. And with a full worked suspension (Race Tech Gold valves) & springs. SC seat, IMS tank & good tyres turned a 250s into a magic ride with enough power to pull my 100kg body and luggage really well, enough to have fun and keep up with the big boys. Did all that you are doing, except I didn't have to replace the Up Front Display 😁 And I even had problems with the Tail Tidy I got from Ali Express got it to fit with much work but had to cut the blinker mount flanges off. So I just cut the original Tail assembly down so I could go riding. Still haven't got around to finishing that job. Diminishing returns. Love you channel, Cheers from down under. 🖖

[@mikelobdell2666]

I have the klx250 . I will leave the stock exhaust on. I like a quiet bike, I see more wildlife that way. The fuel tank is a crime as far as I'm concerned. Even half a gallon more would have been acceptable. I did change the gearing and that works for me. I have dunlop d606 tire on the rear and the Pirelli on the front. My xt250 had d606's front and back and they worked well. One thing about the d606 tires is they have very stiff sidewalls. I got a flat way up a mountain and carefuly rode it back down and it didn't even break the bead or harm the tire.

[@user-cv9my1jq2r]

Haven’t even finished watching but. Ian. Keep the hammer down guy. You are really busy and going for it. I appreciate that. Good job!!!

[@BigRockMoto]

I appreciate that!

[@gaetandubuc4225]

Hi IanI just finished a 2 week trip in Arizona having the tusk quick detach saddle bags with the top plate attached to their frame. I carried a giant loop 2 gal gas pouch. their weight was around 60 lbs tools and all I weigh175 fully dressed out.The bike handled decently in the sand and rough stuff. The point is just buy the gas pouch and strap it on the seat with the other stuff and voila. Love your work P.S I have more fun on my 300 than my 1250

[@nolandenham2509]

You really transformed this bike.

[@donreed1133]

I put the Tusk D-Sport Adventure tire on the rear of my CRF300 and I’ve been happy with it. It’s DOT approved as you know. I stayed with the factory gearing on my CRF, but I did have the ECU flashed by 550 Performance. That really helped the low end torque and made the CRF more fun to ride. I enjoy your content on so many different kinds of motorcycles. Thank you! P.S. Right on I have changed the rear shock on my CRF300 as you noted. I don’t ride much single track so I haven’t had to upgrade the front forks. I certainly preferred the KLX stock suspension over the stock CRF. However I preferred the Honda engine over the Kawasaki engine.

[@brianjohnson8294]

Tons of great info on those mods! Glad to see that new display!! Looking forward to the next installment

[@RichieB-s9l]

Appreciate the content👍 picked up my KLX at the dealer yesterday. Been following you for a few years now and you've definitely helped me make a decision. Thanks again

[@raulx.garcia9387]

Excellent video. I just bought a 2025 as my primary all around bike. I owned a 2015 WR250R which I modded out perfectly. Great little bike until it was stolen. I currently ride a plated 2021 WR450F which just doesn't have the internal gearing for sustained highway use. The only reservation I have about the KLX300 is it's horsepower potential when compared to my WR250R which responded exceptionally well to the performance mods which included a FMF Powercore 4, 40% of the air box door was cut out, a No Toil Superflow air filter kit, and a Wiseco programmer. I'm hoping I'll have better luck with uncorking this bike than others have. The dyno results are disappointing compared to the WR250R. I'm also having a hard time grasping the "buzzing" at 60 mph with 14/40 gearing. My WR250R could run all day long at 70mph with 13/48 gearing.

[@maraudermitchelli]

So honest and thorough you are the best Ian ride safe 😊

[@stiingya]

Awesome Video and LOVE that your doing a longer term review on this bike. Thanks!!

[@AboutaMileAdventures]

Its probably been mentioned before, but if you jack the rear wheel up off the ground, adjusting the shock is much easier.

[@Campfiremotoadv]

With a 1000 miles of wear and tear, the this is a good tire combo to check out, Motoz mountain hybrid Front and Dunlop K950 rear. (mt21 F is also good) This upgrade is easy to spoon on, and run low preassure well, Takes you from trail to highway and grippy on both.

[@yorkchris10]

Camel also makes an aux. tank for the CRF. An Ozzy company makes a shock spring collar for WP shocks allowing preload adjustment with a hex key. Something I'd consider if available for KYB.

[@rvaillant]

Appreciate this video series as I am sure many do. I was expecting you to show how you balance the wheels, but I see it got missed entirely, ha. Please share when you do. Thanks

[@josephthornton8560]

My favorite KLX video so far and I am pretty sure, I've watched them all in the last 2 years.

[@noidreculse8906]

Great video Ian. I have a’23, and added the same Tusk skid plate and back rack. Foot pegs next. Thanks again for sharing your experience 😎👍🏻

[@everythingandanything6405]

As wesley209991 said, I put a lithium battery on my klx250 and went back to running a standard lead acid battery, completely flat when I next used bike after a 90 mile ride, checked all my charging system, all ok, just bike didn't like lithium, maybe that's changed on yours. Good luck

[@michaelskinner896]

Very enjoyable video! I agree with your post analysis of the upgrade process. I think changing one thing at a time allows you really fine tune that one item, and eliminate unknown variables.

[@kweholt]

Also consider the Tusk bike scissor lift! It's like $220 bucks and is amazing for moving the bike and doing any work that involves removing one or both wheels. I have a couple of these lifts and I store my dirt bikes on them. You can push the bikes up against a wall and against each other to minimize the floor space the bikes take up.

[@BigRockMoto]

yep, have one too. love it

[@brucerossonthetube]

Always love the content Ian. I am confused however, as to how the CRF300 was too slow and boring, while the KLX is ok? I didn't think there was much in it either way?

[@FourIntoOne]

Excellent episode Ian, thank you 👍

[@z33tanner]

Digging all the videos lately, you put a lot of work into them it shows! Getting my gf a small bore dual sport soon maybe crf250l or klx250 get to do all these mods over again haha

[@painsrides]

Yep, the Tusk Hybrids are not bad off-road(I always liked the rear) but they sure would not make a good multi-use tire. This is actually a close setup to what I've done to my DRz. Fun video to watch👍

[@danielpork8416]

This is such an entertaining ad, i want that bike lol. You gotta dyno tune her now

[@Geseda]

Good video, love the KLX . Looking forward to power upgrade.

[@jimramsey8020]

Excellent video, really enjoy your content. Had a klx250 in past and was able to make a bracket and mount a fuel container holding 3/4 gallon. Also might be of interest that klx requires removing cams for valve adjustment and honda doesn't. If remember right klx requires checking more frequent.

[@trekOCLVone]

On the subject of gearing my bike is a Kawasaki Versys X300 which is factor geared with 14/46 and is super high revving. I've changed out the front (which many X300 owners do) to a 15-tooth. Even with the 15 the Wee X300 is at 6,600RPM at 60mph. At 80 mph the x300 is at 9,000 RPM. It's the Ninja 300 engine that red lines at 12,000 RPM. Limiter is at 12,700 RPM.

[@lml8194]

As an older, novice rider, who wants to basically turn either the KLX 300 or the CRF 300L into a fun, lightweight ADV bike, do you recommend installing a high quality engine guard in addition to the skid plate? Just seems that I never see them so equipped in any KZbin videos.

[@jasoncochran853]

Watching now but Dang you took forever to release this and I've been looking forward to it.

[@TommyNitro]

The green handguards accent the bike nicely.

[@rustystubbs242]

Running a 14/44 sprocket ratio. Geared it down enough for 1st gear and not buzzy on highway. A new chain is required tho. I drilled a hole in the handlebar…good enough for factory-good enough for aftermarket imho.

[@romand123]

That exact sounds so good. Did you get a little performance boost from it??

[@ian_ohhh]

Good stuff sir you have possibly made my mind up on getting a klx

[@2wheels.are.better.than4]

I like the Kawi, but for me the Honda is better and it’s not all that close. In stock form everything on the Honda is better, except for the suspension and for $500 I was able to get springs that are perfect for my weight. The gearing, torque curve, clutch pull, and looks are all better on the Honda. The dash on the Honda is miles better. All that and it’s $1000 less than the Kawi. Great content Ian!

[@geolledavey6054]

I'm trying to find that top rack and through the link it won't let me pick the 24 klx300 dual sport. Was there a bike that had the same fit or did the one from the 23 have the right fit?

[@codykeegan1848]

3/8 battery powered impact.. itl change your life lol😂.. that's pretty much alllll I use when I do things to my bikes. Great video

[@BishBosh2010]

You need a sag setting measuring tool. Llewellyn Pavey (YT bloke) of Brake Magazine uses one. I personally would not have changed the gearing buty yu learnt that one. May a tooth or two out of the rear sprocket may help! great review ofthe mods. I do admit to fast tracking through some of it 🤭

[@williamrae9954]

Got to know his dad Simon...met him originally in Paris at the start of the Dakar in the late 1990's

[@mikem9953]

I haven’t had a dual sport since my 08 WR250r and decided to get back into it, so I’ve been doing a lot of research and I agree with the others comments, plain out your content is the best. That said, as of possibly today, maybe tomorrow, but fit sure the next week I’m going to buy a new bike. I have my mind set on a 2024 KLX230, BUT, although money IS an object, I’m wondering how much ‘better’ the KLX 300 is over the -KLX 230. I’m 59 years old, C rider at best, and ride Northern Wisconsin 2 track forest roads that unfortunately in my area have a fair share of sand, not deep but squirly ‘I suk at riding, feet off the pegs moments. Not real worried about power, although I do like to wheelie ,. So, probably a very common question, is the 300 worth the extra cash in my case, considering that I will be getting older and slower, VS young having a bike they can ‘grow into’. Hope that makes sense. Thank you for any advise as I can not wait to go put money down on one, or the 2024 KLX 300s are currently in stock and I can take one home. Again, the 230 is a financial stretch, but if need be I could possibly swing a 300.

[@kylelamanuzzi9964]

Just purchased my first bike today 2024 klx 300 and this video sold me on it ! Love the content . Any suggestions Where can I pick up the Yoshimura exhaust ?

[@mikenagy4]

My only question is what did you do with the wires for the license plate light?

[@retiredwaterdoctor]

Great video.....looking at one to replace my KLR...getting older now.

[@kensmith3665]

You took on a whole lot in this series so I understand but in the suspension section here… How to set the sag… or when to replace the spring? Or … other settings…. Maybe some advice or a referral to another source?

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Thanks for the great content ! This has made my decision making process more enjoyable. Been looking at the KLX300 and CRF300L , so I’m 190 plus riding gear . Do you think this KLX300 suspension is adequate enough to accommodate a rider of my stature ?

[@dlad128]

Several of these accessories are only listed as available for up to the 2023 KLX 300. My question; will these accessories fit the 2024 that are listed in this video? Particularly the top rack?

[@allans7281]

I like the garage flooring what does that exactly I like the factory gearing and I have a 2023 model. It performs well off road and the max comfortable speed on the highway is 60 that’s the way it is

[@DirtySteveMoto]

question about the shifter I can't hardly shift with my riding boots on. Did the new pegs help with that, or did you have to adjust the shifter? good video

[@anthonyperkins6364]

love the video on the must have upgrades . I have a non related question.Since you have been able to sit on a CF Moto 450 Ibex (MT), will it accommodate a rider that is 6’2” 230 lbs ?? I know you said you would be getting one later when they are available. Hopefully this bike will make Suzuki take notice and possibly update the DR650 to EFI and 6 gears. thank you for your videos!! always great information!!😃

[@papaduck2443]

Hey Ian, what kind of tires are the stock tires? They look pretty nice. Are they decent tires? A good 50/50 tire?

[@andrewkilpatrick1488]

Hey Ian, I was checking the link on the tusk skidplate and I noticed that Rocky Mountain ATV doesn't list the part for 2024. They even claim in the questions that the part for 2023 doesn't fit, but they sent you a skidplate that fit. Can you confirm that the 2023 plate fits the 2024? I doubt Kawasaki changed the frame or mounts, they don't seem to like changing much over decades.

[@piercec6912]

Great review and content! Don’t even have a klx 300 but I’m intrigued. What bikes do you have currently? Are the Tuareg and 890 gone?

[@KK6USYHamRadioAdventures]

Thanks Ian you do a great job. I ended up getting a CRF250 with a bunch of extras and saved a lot of money over a new Bike and it looks new. On replacement bars the stock Honda bars a way too low . I'm 6'2" and plan to go to the fat bars what would you suggest. In the past I have gone with Honda CR tall bend. I know you have had the crf's is that too much with the adapters?

[@justgonnastay]

Help me understand. You have a $30 sag measuring tool. Doesn't a rubber band on the front and a friend with a yardstick on the rear accomplish the same thing?

[@mauricegaskins158]

Is there a video of the slip on exhaust being installed?

[@ddg9584]

Awesome video as always. What is the "con" left for the honda 300L when you've made that $1000 suspension upgrade. I think once that is done, it is better in every respect to the KLX. Or is there anything else the KLX is better at after the suspension has been upgraded on the honda? I guess they are sort of identical at that point.

[@BigRockMoto]

that's why the honda might be better as long as you're willing to do suspension

[@jwaller1327]

I got the KLX300 whenever it first came out in 2021. My buddy waited a few weeks and got the CRF300L. He did a suspension upgrade. The CRF300L was an overall nicer bike. The only con I noticed after the suspension upgrade was that the CRF didn't hold up in a crash as well. My buddy and I were new to riding off road, so we both had quite a few tip-overs, sort of like the one Ian had in the video. My KLX never sustained any damage at all in a tip-over. My buddy broke the rear side cover on a tip-over in soft sand once. One time his gear lever bent all the way around so that it was facing backwards. He broke a brake lever. So, either the KLX is slightly more robust, or my buddy just had extremely bad luck. I believe it's the former; the KLX is the modern evolution of what started out as a non-street legal trail bike in the nineties and the CRF is a clean sheet design, built as a dirt capable street bike from day one. More real dirt bike DNA in the KLX. I think if you're wanting a street legal trail bike, the KLX is the bike. For a more daily riding commuter or light ADV bike, the CRF300L is still a nicer bike, overall.

[@BraapTales]

@@jwaller1327 The KLX is a tank. Very tough bike. I had a particularly bad day when I was really rusty (hadn't ridden offroad for awhile at the time) and dropped the bike at least 10 times, and right on top of big rocks. You literally couldn't see any damage except a few light scratches here and there.

[@KLXJOE128]

@@jwaller1327 Mine has withstood absurd abuse I’m so happy I went with this bike only a couple plastic cracks after some serious drops

[@sergiopiresbr]

Great video and job🎉

[@TNCexcavation]

I have tried some of the Chinese foot pegs. And I have compared them to others and I can't find any flaws or differences. Not to say there arnt ones that are crao but there are some good ones out there from China.

[@Chris_Z.]

Aftermarket larger tank [If available] or Bladder to carry some extra fuel?

[@mrtimhawk1]

Great video! I’ve got the Klx300 also how do you like the seat concepts on it?