KLR650 | First Off-Road Adventure on My KLR 650

[@StephenKeller-ey9gm]

I started on a 1999 klr650. Went to a r1200gs went back to the klr

[@xnihilo64]

Similar story: '08 KLR to Ducati Multistrada to V-Strom 1150 XT Adventure, and back to a '23 KLR.

[@markflaugh2293]

I think the KLR 650 is a perfect 1st adventure bike. “This is the biggest bike i have ever rode off road, oh look a 4 wheeler trail, let’s see where it goes”. Lol. That is exactly why i subscribed to this channel. Lol

[@patoneill555]

🤣🤣 Stoked you're enjoying the content!!

[@mikebetts9677]

Congratulations on your first klr 650 off road ride! May many more follow. I enjoyed your ride, too.

[@PixelGalleries]

Love your videos! I really enjoy you showing what you can do with bikes that are considered "less capable". It goes to show that you don't always need to get the newest and greatest. Greetings from Sweden!

[@patoneill555]

Thank you! Its all about the ride not the bike you're on.

[@MD-4]

Cool vid. Very therapeutic to watch. Nice job handling the bike.

[@trailsandtires1457]

I ran gen 1 for a few years as my only bike. Everything from slaving it with the vfr's and Goldwings from SW Ontario to the Moto GP in Indy to multi day muddy arse trips up around North Bay and Sudbury. I ran a set of trakmaster II as my offroad tires and with all that tractor torque you could really point and shoot that sucker through most gnarly muck. It's funny you mentioned stand up power slides. That was hands down my favorite part of the bike. Looks cool as hell. Feels cool as hell! Haha

[@benjaminlebens2260]

Loving your videos man. Great to see someone who can actually ride taking these practical bikes out so we can all see how they perform in the real world.

[@patoneill555]

Thanks Ben!!

[@restingbikeface]

Really pushed it to the end of the road haha. What an adventure! :)

[@LuxuryOverdose]

I recently bought a Gen 2 KLR with all the extras and you've shown precisely the sort of riding l want to do. Age and injuries prevent me from riding anything too savage these days, but l don't for a moment rate the KLR as a second tier bike. They're a wonderful machine, and you ride yours very well. May it serve you for many miles to come, on and off road. Cheers Pat! DJ

[@ryanmckellar7982]

Great to see you rocking the KLR! I just traded my T7 for a 250L. The Tenere was just too tall and heavy for me at 5'7" I've been enjoying the Honda so far. OFTR stickers just arrived in the mail, May can't come soon enough!

[@patoneill555]

Right on! Yeah, I'm stoked for OFTR opening day as well!!! 👊✊️

[@sunshowerpainting1]

I had fun riding along with you. You seem to be having so much fun. I'm thinking about getting a KLR650S. After saying you're a video I may just have to get it. Thanks.....

[@geraldburmeister9637]

I have the 27l version of those bags on my crf250l and they don't rattle at all. I absolutely love them and they are very waterproof. Might want to locktite all those little acorn nuts, I've read they have a tendency to work loose on longer trips. I myself am considering a used KLR for some longer adventures, cheers!

[@patoneill555]

Thanks, man! I will have to give them all a good check over.

[@raizt1596]

When you went offroad into the muddy areas I was really wondering if those "mostly" street tires were the right choice, but you did pretty well on them. Love the KLR! Its the most fun bike I've ever had. I like it more than my YZ250. Tractor on through!

[@rippinmachines]

we need some more videos! I hit a few of these routes this past season and can't wait to get back out there in the spring.

[@patoneill555]

More to come! I have a couple in the works right now.

[@darrylmain925]

grew up with the 250 KLR and always wonted the 600. but at 16 the 250 was a better fit on so many levels. as an adult who loves to camp and get out in the outdoor, the call of the 650 is growing stronger.

[@xnihilo1044]

To put the KLR into some perspective, I'm seriously considering selling my Suzuki V-Strom 1050 XT Adventure for a new KLR. Watching your video is inching me closer to doing so. thank you 😁

[@patoneill555]

Awesome!

[@raizt1596]

If you plan to keep it forever, I'd get a gen 2 KLR so you can work on it more easily.

[@xnihilo1044]

@@raizt1596 I’ve thought about that. However, if the EFI totally craps out (unlikely), it would be very easy to throw a carb on it.

[@raizt1596]

@xnihilo1044 interesting. I didn't know the efi models were backwards compatible.

[@xnihilo1044]

@@raizt1596 easy mod if you have to. In time I’ll probably keep an extra fuel pump handy. BTW, I’m picking up my ‘23 Traveler KLR tomorrow. Stoked!!!

[@NativeAspect]

Me and my brother just bough 2 brand new 23 klr650's as far as dropping the bikes, the bars, and controls have held up fine, but both of our plastic knuckle guards are cracked, but they haven't fallen off yet.

[@uni-byte]

Sweet bike! I wish I had one.

[@eminiscalperpro9729]

Nice bike, I really wanted a gen 2, so many good deals and just a great bike. However, I found a deal on a 22 with 70 miles, that I couldn't pass up on. Still, may pick up a gen 2 anyway.

[@allans7281]

That forest terrain you’re on is awesome I have the KLX 300 dual sport and I would love to tear that up :)

[@dualsportoutdoors]

Lose the hard luggage and switch to soft luggage. Hard luggage is dangerous AF off road. That bike will go anywhere off road that you have the skill to take it. Jeff Emig uses a KLR on the Emig ride around the Alpine Loop and I personally have ridden a KLR across California's Rubicon Trail. It just takes practice and that bike will take you anywhere you want it to

[@dylangraham5509]

Sees a few sticks on the path “this is like KLR enduro-cross” 🤣

[@patoneill555]

🤣😂

[@BoogerEaterBare]

Comment for more algorithm help, but this time I have a legit question too. I've been contemplating a used klr like you got, or a crf 300l ralleye. Would the ralleye be too underpowered for weekend adventures with a good bit of mileage? Hoping to find trails like you rode in this vid. Been riding motorcycles for 20 years but always on road. Have a Superduke 1290r for the road. Never hit offroading though so thinking starting small/light. Maybe eventually end up on a KTM 890 adventure r.

[@patoneill555]

Hey Jesse, thanks for the comments!! Honestly I would lean more towards the 300L Rally. Although you are going to sacrifice the extra oomph out on the HWY, it will be so much better off road when exploring unknown territory. The KLR is awesome as a touring bike, but when things get more technical it really helps to be a more savvy off road rider.

[@raizt1596]

Tenere 700 has more power and a stiffer suspension. It's problems are that it's tall and topheavy. The KLR has better power delivery that makes it easier to control overall. Both are awesome bikes. Tough choice.

[@2ron2dude]

hello, the trail is really nice. would you mind sharing the route? im from mississauga and will be buying my first klr in a few days. thanks.

[@braggcreekpowersports1129]

any potential Suspension upgrades planned?

[@patoneill555]

Maybe...

[@uni-byte]

I think you can get a Kenda K760 in a 130/90-17. Pair that up with something nice on the front and go get dirty!

[@patoneill555]

I should look into that!

[@genghiscarnage1433]

More Crf300l videos! Please 🙏

[@patoneill555]

There is plenty to come!

[@dwightrhodes2051]

What tire pressure are you running?

[@patoneill555]

I think I was running about 25psi here.

[@leeinwis]

The Pig

[@gordon6029]

The KLR! The bike that will do everything…. Poorly. I can say that because I have one in the garage.