Kawasaki KLR650 vs Honda CRF300L (CHEAPEST Adventure Motorcycle Comparison)

[@danieldoyle253]

Whitney has gotten much more comfortable in front of the camera. Her calling Spites bike a “Dad Barge” is hilarious!

[@michaelconner9796]

I think she misspoke “party barge”. As a big dude with an underpowered bike. It’s always a party. Yes, I go all the way, I’m 260 lbs riding a vx300 with a “don’t kill me yellow” sleeved jacket. With a white helmet.

[@hvymax]

My KLR Dirtwing is a Granddad barge!!!

[@danieldoyle253]

@@michaelconner9796 your commitment to the full Dad look is commendable. I’m sure you can’t wait to take your grass stained new balances off after mowing the lawn at 5am to putt around on that no doubt woefully underpowered enduro

[@PhilosoraptorXJ]

I own both the CRF300L and an older '07 KLR. Complaints about carbs notwithstanding, the only advantage the KLR has over the CRF is its ability to haul more stuff (that you don't need) and be more competent on the interstate. I will be honest and say the only reason why I haven't sold my KLR is because it has an emotional connection to me. First dual sport, first bike I took big trips on, gave me happiness when I was having bad times. The CRF is better in every other category, and let's be honest, we buy dual sports to do hooligan shit off-road with. You're not going to enjoy interstate on either bike. Just get the bike that is more fun off-road and on twisty roads.

[@erichardman9637]

thanks for the perspective... been riding my gen1 KLR for 15 years and I'm kinda agonizing about upgrading/downgrading? to a KLX300

[@willyjimmy8881]

I had an crf250 and "upgraded" to klr a few years ago. Hmmm, bit of a mistake. On the waiting list for crf300l but who knows how long that takes.

[@victoriazero8869]

I always wonder people who worship dual sports... *Plank seat* futhamucka

[@MrEiniweini]

Weirdly different but kind of the same with the mid size cruiser category. I got the Sportster S but am reluctant to part with my Triumph America due to the luggage and pack rack. I know I have to offload it but they do things slightly better than each other. The decision is made but damn, it will be hard to watch someone ride my Triumph away.

[@johnkluge3421]

Or just buy a trailer. I don't understand why people think a duel sport must do well on the highway. Even if it did, who wants to ride a motorcycle home after a day of off road riding? It is miserable. Much better to put it on a trailer and ride home in a nice air conditioned car.

[@cbbeng]

Another great comparo! It's always fun to hear more from Whitney with her honest, humble, and colorful observations.

[@lanceh2009]

Yeah if you can past the headache splitting blare the high pitch her voice has

[@lanceh2009]

Nevermind I stand corrected they either pitch corrected her on post or she realized how much it was annoying. Good job yammie noob, you guys figured out a way to make her screentime bearable.

[@Rubbishcook]

Hi I love Whitney, including her strong, proud, commanding voice and demeanor. Anyone who disagrees has pieces missing from their brain.

[@porkoholic]

@@lanceh2009 spites voice is the most boring sound that you can play on youtube...

[@lanceh2009]

@@porkoholic lol that might be true too. Not sure if the boring or headache inducing is worse

[@Swrdfshtrmbns]

I own both of these, so either way I win. That’s how this works I think.

[@NeoRimeOnline]

Do you have a preference?

[@michaelconner9796]

I’ve got a scrub vx300. I love it, does good enough off-road, but you can still scream it like a sport bike. Either way, I’m glad someone else enjoys the tiny bikes like I do. Be safe brother.

[@BobPruett]

man, does she eat with that mouth?

[@nateriver5114]

i would choose every single japanese bike over a harley. every single one.

[@joetheagent]

I enjoyed this comparison. I would choose the CRF myself. I might go up to the 450 though. Definitely enjoyed Whitney's sense of humor and perspective in this video. Keep including her in the future. May her F bombs flow freely!!!

[@Gismo3333]

If you go up to 450cc only to get it better on the highway… you are doing it wrong. As spite sad… Don't get a dirt-bike that is doing it best on the highway. You are not going to enjoy any off them on the highway. And why do you have to go so fast, that is what kills lots of people on bikes every year. And you in the US is like… if it only goes faster i will survive on the highway… No, that will kill you… It will only be more heavy, and if you have almost no skill… It is going to be much harder to handle. And not any better on the highway.

[@212driller]

Crf300l rally with suspension upgraded would be ideal until a 450l rally with long maintenance intervals arrives. Then we will finally have the unicorn.

[@milo8425]

Nah the Rally is mostly junk "upgrades", costs more, and you can get a bigger tank aftermarket for the L than you can the Rally. L with suspension, tires and a tank is where it's at.

[@UltraMarcus28]

Dogs, get us a Himalayan and KLR comp, just please into it with an open mind like Whitney did with the KLR. It’s a legit charming little bike.

[@nickmcfarland6822]

Shitbike gang unite! I love my Himalayan

[@marcusj17]

@@TallTaleGael most likely because they're not the target market for Royal Enfield bikes in general especially if this channel is focusing on more modern amenities and accommodations for newer riders but personally there's really nothing wrong with RE - they got 2 wheels, a motor, fuel injection, and ABS, something perfectly serviceable if you don't really care about tech all that much

[@SirMo]

These bikes are already pretty cheap as far as bikes go. I don't know why anyone would cheap out and go with a B brand honestly. I mean if money is an issue, just get a used KLR. Parts are plentiful and cheap. The advantage of getting used is you can almost always flip the bike for the same money you paid.

[@UltraMarcus28]

@@SirMo One benefit over a used bike is the 3 year warranty and roadside assistance they have, though I’ve heard mixed reviews about RE’s lead time in servicing them with parts availability. The other thing that the previous generation Himalayan offers that the KLR doesn’t quite is the low seat height. Personally, I enjoy the Himalayan looks than these models as well, but different strokes of course. Have a good one and ride safe ✌️

[@millennialdadventures8402]

So Whitney compared a bike to a broomstick and we're just not going to talk about it?

[@collinmc90]

lmao my favorite part was "It's about 318 pounds wet and ready to ride" - saaaaame

[@cultureobserver4]

Where is the XR650L??!! C'mon yammie!!!!

[@mrc4coop]

It's a better comparison than the crf

[@acrazedtanker1550]

@@mrc4coop the xr is like 1k more or something along those lines, between the two it's pretty close price wise.

[@ljmiller3987]

@@acrazedtanker1550 I think that is the point: at a few thousand more, the XR650L and KLR650 are with $400 price with each other.

[@yarpenzigrin1893]

That's not a fair comparison. There's a Kawasaki KLX300 that is the competitor for the CRF300

[@PureCountryof91]

Because the Kawi has a better suspension stock that. The CRF..

[@975DillPickle]

Wouldn't a dr650 be a good comparison against either of these bikes?

[@timsretirementjourney8323]

My guess would be that the DR650 would be far better than either (but also more pricey).

[@arkansasoutdoorschannel1867]

I came to the comments to ask the same question. I bought a 300 Rally and after 1000 miles I traded it for the DR650. So far I have been happy with my decision but I would like to hear what others think.

[@212driller]

Yup dr650 is the 50/50 bike. It is however a bit heavy for anything moderate-hard difficulty off road, and hence I switched to a dr350 which is much more offroad capable and doesn't have me worried as much about being stranded stuck under a bike. The dr650 does however have the perfect amount of power with a dyno jet kit and air box mod. Enough to be really fun but not enough that you are going to kill yourself on it. It can also cruise on the hwy all day (assuming your butt can withstand it).

[@benfox8571]

DR650 ftw!

[@greyhammar]

@@timsretirementjourney8323 Here in Canada the Dr650 is the cheapest of the 3.

[@lizardhips10]

Having done almost every trail in Colorado gotta say the KLR is just darn right reliable and capable. Just love that it does highway so much better than others in its price range(at least for the older bikes all you T700 fans). After doing black bear pass with the KTM 525, Honda XR650L, DRZ400, and KLR650 I would go with the XR650 for the heavy off road. KTM had issues boiling the carb at high altitude after long days of riding. DRZ just struggled a little more on the power side but any experienced rider knows to keep your momentum and revs up. KLR gets through everything but some of the drops off the boulders are a lot for the stock suspension reason I finally upgraded to progressive springs. Hope one day to have a Pan America or Africa twin.

[@microcolonel]

Was just down in Pawnee National Grassland, and the KLR just crushed those rutty forest service roads.

[@thierryfaquet7405]

I’ve never ride either one of those. But as an avid itchyboots viewer I’m always impressed by her stock CRF300

[@johnkluge3421]

Alaska is a tough little bike. It is so cute you want to pet it. It sounds like a little kitten purring when it runs. It doesn't have a lot of power. But, if you are looking for something that is tough and will get you there, that CRF300 Rally looks superior to both of these bikes to me.

[@bens6865]

@@johnkluge3421 I had a cbr 250 ( same motor) they do sound adorable and happy

[@Marques_239]

Different purposes.

[@smartestcrackheadever5517]

I see a good bit of klr's around and they look pretty neat to me!

[@michaelconner9796]

Same here. But I’m also one of those guys that see two wheels and I think “I want to know it’s story”.

[@BabyRandyRydeZ]

The CRF300L and KLR650 are only selling because Yamaha discontinued the WR250R......... (drops mic)

[@LoganFillmore]

Could you all compare the KLR650 to the XR650L? Both are older 650's and heavier larger bikes. Gimme some Honda XR650L content!!!

[@joaolobo3081]

I know people are going to roast me, but you have to do a Himalayan VS KLR guys. i Own a Himalayan cause in Europe (Portugal) the used market is very expensive so is better than cheap used bike (5000€) give tha mule a try. on road is very slow but for a new 5000 (ADV) bike off road is very funny, you will not jump but you can maybe do some powerslides and have some fun with that.

[@milo8425]

For a dirt road that's as flat as a paved road like what y'all did, the KLR is definitely more chill. But that's a suspension and tire fix away for the CRF, and once things get hairy the CRF is the only one of the two you'd even want to TRY and get through with. When roads stop being roads, ADV bikes no longer can adventure.

[@jediknight129]

eh It depends how you set it up to be honest and where you ride. in places like Wales or the desert the weight carrying ability of a setup adventure bike is incredible and the difference between it and the crf isn't massive in the forests and valleys or the dunes. on motocross tracks and the offroad parks I'd rather have the CRF, for all day off road covering distance I'd take the KLR. I'd much rather do a Dakar style day after day off road ride on the Kilrea than the crf. if you're talking g tyre, wheel and suspension changes and setting up a bike to you that's a different thing entirely to just getting on a bike and going.

[@MCalundan]

I'll take the CRF300 over the Harley Pan Am any day in the week.

[@adampartin6049]

Dual sports are a great choice to try a bit of every type of riding. I'm glad that neither Whitney or Spite put their phones on that mount on the 300L because it can break the stabilizer in your phone's camera (speaking from experience with that same bike and phone mount). Any insight if / when Rokform plans to make a vibration dampener attachment? I chose Rockform over Quadlock initially because of the styling and Rokform's case is actually drop tested, but probably need to switch to Quadlock when riding a thumper.

[@212driller]

I think ram mount with a otterbox case is best for minimizing vibration that makes it to the phone.

[@kurtismeinhardt68]

I think this totally explains what happened to the camera on my last phone…

[@smallbobcat08o.g.47]

Oh man. Ive got a wr250r that's better than both of these lol. I send it down the highway at 85mph. I send it offroad on sumo tires. The fuck do i need stability for?? No matter how many times you guys feature the klr, ain't no one convinced to go buy that turd.

[@KentwoodWarrior]

WR kicks both these bikes asses

[@Cheezmonka]

Unfortunately the WR250R is also more expensive on average, and the seat height is pretty intimidating for shorter new riders.

[@jubjub216]

I currently have a 23 KLR 650, planning on switching to a 300L Rally.

[@wanderer7779]

Klr is heavy i wouldn't want to pick it up multiple times off-road that alone makes me think the Honda is better.

[@davidklementis5913]

Same reason I'm considering a DR650 instead of the KLR.

[@Buddha-ci8fz]

IMHO the only area the KLR wins is on highway. A true dirt test would expose its insufficiency greatly.

[@NorthWestMotos]

"it feels like a fu*king broom stick." Lolol that's awesome.

[@bretsmith8005]

Honda for dirt.kawi for street.its that simple

[@stubbingtonmarigold3032]

Initial thoughts 1) you are trying to hide numbers .... the klr can be 6k ( you paid more than 8k) it’s 460 lbs ( not this one ) 2) you immediately had to modify the klr because it’s got design flaws that Kawasaki refuses to admit....3) how much resale value has been lost now they are used ...6k klr....25+% ... how’s the Honda resale ? Someone should edit a video of the crew of yammie noob telling people one thing and then a cut away to them saying or doing the exact opposite. It could be like 45 minutes with only 30 seconds on each flip flop. Lol yammie lane splitting/160 mph on the highway, spite saying ride slow on unfamiliar roads/riding alone 48 hours after saying don’t.... tennis shoes.. lol

[@karlhoffman9817]

Versys 300 would be a more appropriate comparison

[@educatedredneck7001]

Did y'all accidentally record a drug deal in the background? That guy in the car looked a little sus

[@TrigunV4S]

I think that’s the guy who was flying the drone in the off road section of the video! I was wondering to myself who is flying the drone getting the off road video! Then see the guy get out of the car looking up he must be working the drone?

[@SmokinZen]

KTM 390 adventure is not bad and should be here it’s in same price range

[@Magnus0311]

Is the KLR a dual sport or an adventure motorcycle? The answer……….is yes.

[@GratefulOverlander]

Wouldn't it be better to compare the KLR650 to the KLX300. Same company that way

[@benikos]

I'll take my Versys 300 X over these two bikes any day

[@212driller]

A great balance between hwy and mild to moderate off road for sure.

[@PhilosoraptorXJ]

Interestingly enough, I actually own all three of these bikes! I own an '07 KLR, '17 Versys-X and '21 CRF300L. As a tall boi, I find the KLR and CRF more comfortable on the street and easier to handle off-road than the X with its high-revving twin. Inversely, I find the CRF waaaayyyy more enjoyable off-road than either the X or the KLR by a long shot. I don't even consider the KLR and CRF in the same category of motorcycle. The CRF is far less comfortable on the interstate, but real talk, who rides a dual sport for the interstate performance? I honestly can't think of a category of riding I would do where I would honestly prefer my X over the other two bikes. (Which is why it is now my wife's bike!)

[@NeoRimeOnline]

​@@PhilosoraptorXJ I'm surprised you don't find the Versys 300 comfortable on the highway. I always figured it would be a better highway cruiser than the KLR.

[@anotheryoutuber_]

@@NeoRimeOnline the weight of the klr on the highway is nice especially on windy rides but id still rather be on the x300.

[@FrenchyRider574]

Love it ! Can you please compare the 501 and the moded CRF ? That would be a good one !

[@jeffwalker1322]

But the KLR will run 70 all day while able to do dirt too. She is not experienced with the KLR but after a little while the KLR would not feel heavy. Especially for a 220 lb man like me. I just rode my Electra Glide 3 hours at 80 mph to get to the Northern end of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Spent 3 days riding the entire length of the BRPwy and the 900 lb. Harley was not a problem to handle at all. Definitely would not do that on that little Honda.

[@ChandlerHClough]

What about the RE Himalayan? 🤔 that is the entry level adventure.

[@YTisDumb]

Wtf...!? You're on to something here. Real human tests of real bikes, just not from the perspective of moto journalists. 👍

[@ryannafe9252]

Or you could get a DR-Z400S and end up with a bike that’s better off-road than either of these and better on the highway than the CRF300L.

[@bootsinthedirt]

I owned a DR-Z400 SM for multiple years and it is incomparably worse on 65 mph+ highways, and that was with sport bike tires. My 300 Rally is so tolerable at 65, I suffered highways through Oklahoma wind for half a day then decided to ride some twisty roads for another few hours instead of turning off for home. Wish I had tried the 400S though, I think I would have really enjoyed it off-road!

[@ryannafe9252]

The Suzuki 400, either the S or SM, has considerably more passing power at highway speeds than the Honda or Kawasaki 300’s do, which is why I’d argue it’s better on highways. Cruising at 65, it still has enough grunt, even in 5th gear, to easily and quickly get up to 75 or 80 to pass a car or semi. But all of the dirt bike-derived motorcycles are definitely not what I’d call optimal for highway travel either way.

[@MRMechanicRC]

Honda hands down. The kowi isn’t good at anything, and the Honda can just barely go on the highway, but at least the Honda is based on a dirt bike frame making it actually half decent on the trails. Same thing with the Harley vs the husky. 2 completely different bikes, one is based on a dirt bike the other is based on the heaviest bulkiest bike around lol

[@ChrisG1392]

The Honda can easily take the highway. Top speed is over 90 although I cant find any videos of that. possibly downhill and with the wind lol

[@michaelconner9796]

Add a tooth on the front sprocket of the klr. That’s what I’ve learned about Kawasaki. They make almost perfect bikes that you have to spend a dollar or two to fit you perfectly. Honda is just Honda. If I were as reliable as Honda, I wouldn’t be paying child support…

[@victoriazero8869]

Yeah, about highway ride... *Plank seat* futhamucka

[@Camera1931-p5v]

I agree 100%!

[@MRMechanicRC]

@@Camera1931-p5v 👌

[@nickstafford4236]

Just went to moab and back from Missouri on a 300l was a blast and a little bit of hell as well rain storms suck. Lol. Love the 300l will be a till death do us part. 2400 miles of gas and go and I believe I could turn around and do it again no problem. Just hopefully less rain next time.

[@ArbitraryLifestyle]

I'm not sure what tires come on the KRL650, but the stock CRF300L tires are absolute trash off-road. It dances all over in the front, and the back isn't much better. With a pair of Tusk DSports it's a whole different experience.

[@hvymax]

KLR is like a Mossberg 500. It'll do anything you need a motorcycle to do.

[@naturestrail2296]

Well, I've had a klr & 300l rally (a better apples to apples than your standard 300l). 300 is great klr is not good on or off road. Oh, and the suspension isn't as bad as they make it sound on the 300. I'm 230 lbs and over 6' riding stock suspension and it works but sure it's a little soft but not bottoming out as much as my klr did even like that. I tried aftermarket seats and all on the klr and it was never comfy for any period of time over 30 min. The 300 doesn't feel any better when I first get on it but it doesn't seem to hardly get uncomfortable either. KLR was also harder to pick up than my gl1800. No problem picking up the 300. I'm not sure if the klr is much faster or not but on a trail or back road it's so heavy it'll never keep up. Klr isn't great top end either but sure it's better power wise on the pavement. Plus I get like 80 mpg on the 300 and has plenty of power unless you're hitting freeways regularly. There is NO way I'd go back to a klr.

[@andrewjoseph8544]

Nice to see “MY” bike (CRF300L) being put through its paces lol. I am speaking it into existence. I am winning that beginner bike giveaway. 🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@Giesela0815]

Good luck :)

[@JamesPiccone]

Dude did you win?

[@andrewjoseph8544]

@@JamesPiccone hell nah lol. Great to be positive though

[@naturestrail2296]

Now, take them both down a rocky old rutted logging road with steep climbs instead of a smooth dirt road & tell me which wins. 300 will go about anywhere and the klr may as well be stuck on the road only. An XR650 even completely, and I mean completely, blows the klr out of the water off road. What you did here isn't off road at all imho.

[@56Spookdog]

There’s a big difference between cheap and expensive. The best review between the light v heavy bike with both lots of miles of road and dirt is Noraly (Itchy Boots) and she likes the big dual sports but would rather and does ride the Honda and likes it more because of its weight.

[@insatiable_mind]

I’m thinking the KLX300 would have been a different comparison to the KLR because the KLX300 suspension is supposed to be much better than the CRF300L

[@ILStore-g4o]

I dunno man the offroad test was weird a bit. Yeah on those gravel roads the heavier bike feels better and more stable but as soon as the road becomes a bit technical, in my opinion the crf300l takes the win for sure. And even for smaller bikes such as ktm's 390 adv

[@lastsonofkrypton36]

Thanks for the review. Though I decided years ago that highways made no sense on a motorcycle. A highway is for getting your trip over as soon as possible. It sort of negates the reason for being on a motorcycle. Plus, big trucks and bad drivers, ugh. Hence, the CRF is way more desirable to me as someone who wants to get off road with my dual sport more than tour roads.

[@jarraddennis8417]

terrible comparison video, it was more showing the difference between adv and duel sport at best nothing to do with the individual bikes.

[@mcjoetaco]

Why are you standing up off road? No wonder you can’t control her on the trails. Get yourself a crf450r and rip her on those trails. You want to feel the rear end skidding side to side when you accelerate. Send ruts out and throw it in third while the front end is straight up. Com-on man.

[@guidok3762]

Sorry, but you are too heavy for the suspension of the Honda. It’s made for a 70 kg (max) person……..

[@mii747]

Where did Spite get his tee from? I want it. Whitney’s views had my wife watching (for a change) now she wants to do the adventure ride thing. I’ll go, but I won’t trade her bike in (or mine) to do it. We’ll probably hire and try it for the first time. Great vid!

[@wadebaron4124]

This...i need that white T with the red spot which I'm assuming represents Japan/Japanese bikes.

[@Thomas-wk5ll]

Hey thanks so much, really awesome video on the different prospectives of these 2 bikes duel sport vrs Adv. Having the lady participating in this test was a great way to see how one would fair in regards to weight etc, Great job guys

[@arksrandom5968]

Woah woah woah "cheapskate"? Fool, you have no idea how cheap we can get. Used CSC TT250 buddy

[@Xerdoz]

16:16 Oh man, you just had to say it.. Any journalist / reviewer who says that should stop reviewing anything for good.

[@njiska]

Good lord, the KLR made Whitney look like she was 5'2"

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Definitely should have compared the rally! I clicked on old video just to say this obvious mistake lol

[@darkiee69]

Now, put Whitney on a RE Himalayan and let her do all the same things she just did on the CRF.

[@moorepower13]

Good to see the Suzuki Drz400 come out on top of yet another comparison video.

[@Gismo3333]

That bike was not in the video.

[@moorepower13]

@@Gismo3333 yes but the with the information contained in the video...the Suzuki DRZ400 still wins.

[@moturcu4226]

@@moorepower13 I had the Suzuki DRZ400. It is not comfortable at all on long journeys and shakes after exceeding 90km/h. I would not recommend it at all.

[@joelthomas4487]

Get the Klr is some rougher terrain and she will not want to be on the klr. Loved my klr but it was a hand full in anything besides dirt roads and lite trails. Both very bikes

[@thumperstick]

is the xr650L not a better comparison? new white graphics lol

[@mattsloop2736]

Both can do highway. Neither does it good. But Neither is supposed to be ridden on the highway either. Trailer to where the trails are and ride all week. Then trailer it bike home. Or ride back roads instead of interstate

[@giovannicorraliza4393]

Please see Revelation 14:12 & 18:23,Please dont let them put the PCR test in you, is alarming what they have shown.

[@hvymax]

KLR is the Honey Badger of motorcycles. KLR don't care!

[@Urukhistorian]

Yammie, your profile picture Is not centered slightly

[@krystalschrand4256]

I’m sorry, I just cannot deal with Whitney in these videos.

[@nagachief984]

Can't wait for a 700tenere review

[@mat199622]

The section should be labeled "Off road". I can do the same on my GS500 with street tires..

[@joshkirkby8103]

Spites name is Jake?

[@iCraftSouls]

From state farm

[@GrifterDT]

If the CRF had its suspension tuned to Whitney, she wouldn’t have had an issue

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

I gota Atk 605ds w 600rotax.. for life. best ever.

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

Old klr 07below is lighter better offrod and drz400

[@ChrisG1392]

300l is dope

[@ezgezg8618]

🍻🇨🇦

[@kevinnielsen1356]

Next week, KTM 500 ecx vs 3 yrs old on a tricycle!

[@nilswinkelmann9640]

So spite's real first name is Jake?

[@someasianguy3793]

The DR650 was my choice, all the torque I can get and as thin/ flickable of a chassis that can hold it together.

[@patw9175]

Is it aero dynamics making the CRF so slow on the highway? I thought for sure that both the CB and CBR 300's were highway capable.

[@16driver16]

Everyone's definition of "highway capable" is different. I'd say none of those bikes would be very comfortable at 75mph even if they're capable

[@willyjimmy8881]

The klr has about 35% more hp than the crf. The crf vs klr comparisons are only ever done by people looking to make the klr look someone competent. 300cc vs 650cc, almost $1k difference in cost. The crf is punching above it's weight in every category and still is a better bike.

[@lochanpoudel4438]

for me review ended at 20:22 they saying klr is better then crf in dirt

[@stephenlayland2889]

Whitney on a broom ... Witchney? Naw ...

[@jaycrall69]

That’s your offroad? Jesus christ I’ve seen my dad on a honda sliverwing go over significantly tougher terrain.

[@KentwoodWarrior]

Exactly. These “off-road” videos are a joke lol

[@wanderer7779]

They just don't want to damage the giveaway bike...

[@Camera1931-p5v]

LMAO right!

[@justinmarti3108]

Whitney is gorgeous 😍

[@mikef3300]

Looked at both these bikes when earlier this year when I was looking for a bike to get back into the trails. The klr was just too heavy and I didn’t think the suspension would be up to what I wanted to do. The crf was lighter but I felt that it wouldn’t have enough power to keep me interested for long. I chose to get a ktm 690 enduro r and have no regrets. It has great suspension. It’s 100+ pounds lighter than the klr. It has 70 horsepower which is awesome on a bike that weighs just a little more than the crf. Highway speeds are where it shows it limitations though but off-road and around town it’s great 👍. If the 690 was just a little bit more stable at 70+ mph it would be my unicorn

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

There's the husq lr700 heavier

[@TraveladvRajanSRai]

I gota Atk 605ds for same

[@spikecurtin]

Is the KLR fuel injected? We need more Whitney. She's hot! 🔥

[@chrispekel5709]

Latest model is

[@Firestorm637]

KTM 390 adventure $6100 led headlight, adjustable suspension, TFT dash 43 horsepower, stability control

[@indibreathin]

Cheapest would be the Lifan Xpect or hawk 250

[@everettstormy]

Even a tw200 or xt250

[@indibreathin]

@@everettstormy agreed!

[@daveylocker8]

I got a Lifan Xpect as a spare for gf and buddies to ride with me on my KLR, and I actually love that little 285 lb. 14 hp. thing on the trails. Super smooth trany, and so quiet with very little vibe. It tops out at 55 mph, and actually cruises comfortable at 50 mph. So it’s an in town or trail bike. No big roads for it. Quite impressed with the build quality as well. Great to use on steep sharp rock trails. It will climb a tree with it’s gearing. I live in the Rockies, and my ranch has steep mtn roads. So I use the Lifan to chase cows with over the KLR now.

[@DontPanic4422]

Which one would you rather take cross country? On and off road. I'm deciding between these two for the TAT. I'm 6'4", 200 Thanks

[@papatorr3669]

I'm not going to look it up but are these the cheapest new bikes? Because there are countless cheaper used bikes and arguably better. I have a KLR 650, but it's too tall for me. My XT225 does everything I need and the Rally version of that CRF is good enough to go globe trotting.

[@seeul8rwaynekerr]

Klr = "Keith Longevity Richards" of motorcycles. It'll still be there after the cockroach that has survived the next atomic war has passed away.

[@dionnedionne2045]

I get and recognize all the same observations you did. I rode my '08 KLR650 125 miles yesterday in 45 f temperature. I was cold but the big bike sailed through the back road twisties at 50 to 60 mph like a glider.

[@bootsinthedirt]

You should have used the Rally since 1/3 the test was highway. But I agree with the power. We need a CRF350L with three hundred and fifty cc’s. Or a 6-speed fuel injected DR-Z!

[@scottytoohotty7617]

I bought a dr650 as my first street bike, because i grew up on dirt bikes. six years later I bought a Honda fury, and realized I'd been torturing myself on the highway. The fury feels like a Cadillac at 80 mph, the 320 lb DR650 feels like a Rollercoaster...a cross wind can literally push you right off the road. They are not pleasant for long road trips. Around town they're great though.

[@mechaniac]

Try a gen1 KLR650. 405 lbs wet. With suspension set to minimum preload I can flat foot at 5'8". That said, I prefer my old DR200 off road. But I hated it on the highway.

[@collinmc90]

"It's about 313 pounds wet and ready to ride" - fuggin saaaaame

[@mr.solitude3352]

Apples and oranges. A more appropriate comparison would've been the KLR and the 650 VStrom.

[@ThebeezkneezReal]

Honestly would love to see the dr650 vs. Klr650 but then again that's been done... but I would love to see this same test with the two