KLX300R Test and Review!

[@TimPaddy]

It's official. This already sounded like the perfect bike for me, but your videos have convinced me to pull the trigger. Thanks for being the only human being on Earth making some good practical videos on this new bike!

[@Nick-fs8vg]

You are welcome! I'm glad I could help

[@skeim5620]

Same reason I bought mine,thanks nick

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@skeim5620 glad I could help

[@claude-patricktv5701]

You wont regret it, this is a truck of a bike, low maintenace and tuff, no smoke. Rides easy and looks nice, Perfect for me.

[@Synthsnstuff84]

I have videos and more to come 😉

[@justinunderwood25]

Bought my ‘22 on Saturday. Loads of fun yesterday for 3 hours. Can’t wait to tear this thing up every weekend!

[@petethebeastgaming3390]

I've had my 2021 klx300r for a few weeks now and I love it. It's an absolute beast.

[@Chase_01]

WOW SOMEONE WHO CAN ACTUALLY FUCKING RIDE A DIRT BIKE MADE A KLX300 VIDEO THANK GOODNESS

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Lol. This made me laugh. Thank you

[@hman0007]

This comment is on point.

[@itz_aaron2030]

Picking up my 2022 klx 300r and cannot wait!!!

[@Bigenormous_1]

how is it?

[@jeffpaxton9172]

I have this bike and it is an absolute bullet in the woods. I have rode with KTMs, husky and 450 Japanese bikes and none of them are any faster than my 300r in the woods.

[@lukef5370]

Awesome riding! These trails look familiar. I'm in Oregon, and there's a lot of places that look similar. I can't wait to get out there and ride this spring!

[@skeim5620]

This guy kicks ass on that bike

[@canacruzer5320]

Good video review for the new KLX300r. Same kind of trails I ride in Alberta. Thanks

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@lena19191]

Your actually a gun rider ..I see the way you handle the bike , laugh and gas it in the right sections …well done dude

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thanks man

[@Stu650Zuk]

It's great to see Kawasaki bring back a decent dirt bike for a fair price in today's market of high dollar machines. But yet be good enough for the money to have a good time with. Be cool to see Honda follow suit and bring back the XR400r. Modernize it some with FI but keep that same good seat, bar, peg relation that made it a nice ride and handling bike.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I completely agree. If honda came out with an updated xr 250 or 400 they would sell a boat load of them. I would be first in line

[@user-vh2gz6ri4y]

It think its good bike for a good price

[@mohawkmikemotorcycles9077]

Very cool video. Awesome area.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thank you!

[@mrsmel269]

awesome chasing right there wish i was out there with you!! great views. hope you get to get out this weekend and #livetoride

[@thetourusssv5034]

Tu si sabes hermano❤

[@powersportpioneer5759]

Nice vid. I subscribed. Keep up the content

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thank you

[@IRQ1Conflict]

That wasn't a bump. That was the crater from hell lol. I felt that from here.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Lol yes it was. The camera didnt do justice

[@AV-cz4yb]

Great video Nick! I sure wish you could have gotten to the more gnarley part of the trail, but you gave a good representation of the bikes ability in tougher trails. I’m 60 years old and not riding at the speeds your doing, but going to be hitting slow gnarley stuff. You got good wheelie skills too! As far as the front fork springs. Do you have them set stiffer than stock? And on3 last thing. There is a 2020 KLX300R group page on Facebook. I think you might like to see what other guys are posting about the bike and I’m sure they would like what you would have to offer. Keep em coming. You have the best KLX300R Videos on the tube!

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thank you. The front forks are completely stock but if I can find stiffer springs somewhere I'm getting them.

[@zeegermanhiker5266]

Oh man, that looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing.

[@TRAIL325]

@@Nick-fs8vg same forks as the klx 250, racetech springs should fit no problem

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@TRAIL325 really? Thank you for the info.

[@TRAIL325]

@@Nick-fs8vg only difference is slightly longer stroke for more travel, should be the same with the shock too

[@RedboneUnincorporated]

Damn, bro, you ride great, also seemed kinda gnarly already!

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thanks man!

[@douglasyoung3992]

Good review thinking about buying a 300 are in the Spring. I vote let's just keep them quiet people don't like loud motorcycles.

[@Jeckyll859]

Awesome bike and video sir! I'm 44 years old and haven't ridden a dirt bike since my teens. I have been very interested in the KTM 300 XC-W but the price is more than double what yours is. The 300r is probably the more practical choice for me for many reasons. Have you had any regrets with your decision? Thank you.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

No regrets at all. I have ridden several KTM 300s they have gobs of power and are great but, If you remove the ego from your riding the klx is awesome.

[@Jeckyll859]

@@Nick-fs8vg Thank you for the honest reply, I appreciate it. Trying to separate your wants from your needs isn't always easy. You have helped my decision so thank you!

[@scottwickersham5008]

I had a ktm 300 exc I just bought a 2021 klx 300r...I'm very impressed with the klx . bang for your buck I have zero regrets buying the klx

[@Jeckyll859]

@@scottwickersham5008 That's great to know and thank you for your reply. I haven't purchased yet but hopefully soon :)

[@juanpablobaronahernandez4776]

i love this bike

[@christopherliston2349]

I'm 5'8" and looking into this bike as my first dirt bike. Not new to motorcycles but dirt is calling now that my kids have started riding. Thoughts on height and sag adjusting? Great videos. Thank you

[@maximuslongrod6361]

more about weight and sag than height

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

Love team green ive been zook my whole life but I wanna go green

[@PLEASEMAKEANOTEOFIT]

Thrills AND chills. I hope the street version that's coming out soon is as good if not as great. Ignition/fuel box next?

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I already did that. Have other videos showing it. Thanks!

[@romand123]

Does that bike require clutching to get the front end up or are you doing that with just the throttle?

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

Different suspension and this thing would be great ! You can only go so fast in the trails.

[@johnellis7596]

Good job!!!

[@fundroneviews9486]

Hi Nick - I enjoyed your ride. I’m starting out on the same bike with my 10 & 12 year old boys in hot pursuit. I’ll live vicariously through you as I take on the trails much slower for now. Wifey or wheelies? Wifey for now lol-jk. Our first ride was Badger Flats and this afternoon we’ll try Slaughterhouse 20 minutes away in Bailey. What trail is this? Looking forward to seeing more of your rides.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Lol Glad to hear you are riding. This trail is in clancy montana.

[@fundroneviews9486]

Nick406 - Very similar conditions to what we rode yesterday. I’m 6’3” and 260-265 and happy with this bike. As you showed plenty of fun for more advanced riders too.

[@RideWithTheWolf]

So, is it like a reliable bike that can do mx? What will you have to do to it, adjust the valves? Have fun, ride safe! Shoulder and leg still healing ... I would get some brush guards for your bars. They will safe your hands if you're holding on when you hit the dirt.

[@weStayModest]

No, get a yz fx cross country model. I’ve taken my 300r on the mx track and it just doesn’t have the balls. The suspension is also too spongy for the track even when I tightened it all the way I’m 180lbs for reference. I love my klx but I’m being realistic when I say it doesn’t belong on a mx track.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

No it does not belong on the track. Not enough power. I wouldn't not have been injured if I was even on a 125 because the guy would not have caught up to my side like that out of a corner.

[@NMXP]

Idk if you figured out the springing but in my 2021 I pulled up the race tech specs for the spring and depending on weight you could order springs I had to cross reference across bikes and ended up getting a slavens Racing rear and front spring the rear was slated for ktms but was cross referenced to be the same that the klx uses and the front spring I had to cut and it worked great for reference I'm 6'5" at 275ibs

[@GNR325]

What kind of fuel range do you get out of a tank? Thanks!

[@RWWRENTAL]

what elevation you riding this at? killing it with them wheel pops!

[@Nick-fs8vg]

This is 7500 feet

[@RWWRENTAL]

@@Nick-fs8vg nice dude seems to have good power at that elevation! looking to get a KLX300R for my solo riding days

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@RWWRENTAL you wont regret it. A pc5 from dynojet is worth every penny if you get this bike. Have fun

[@Synthsnstuff84]

i have the same bike im just curious as to how easy your getting the front end up ? I need to learn that trick , are you just throttling hard and leaning back a little ? as I don't really see you dumping the clutch at all !

[@Nick-fs8vg]

You can use the clutch but you dont have to . The bike has plenty of power of you do it right. It just takes practice. Sorry without showing you it's hard to teach you. Yes just lean back and when it starts to lift lean back and pull a little. dont lean forward.

[@grindlex9]

It helps to use a little kicker to compress the front forks and catch the rebound with the throttle or a quick stab and dump of clutch. I have a 2005 KLX300R that has a 1 tooth larger than stock front sprocket and it still wheelies really well, popped it up in 4th cruising around town the other night.

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

That would be a fun trail on my klr, but not as fast as you lol, still new to the off-road

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Doesn't matter how fast . All that matters is fun .

[@MDRoutdooradventures]

@@Nick-fs8vg I'm over in the billings area ,I also have 300 Acer's of some knarly jeep trails to ride as well

[@brianlisec2509]

I ride a klx450 R but am curious if the 300 can single track like my 450

[@understandthepeaches1025]

Where do you find trails like this locally? Everything around me I’ve been able to find is a ohv park that you have to pay to get in.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I dont know where you live so I cant tell you

[@understandthepeaches1025]

@@Nick-fs8vg Right, I’m in central Illinois. But I meant in general how do you find places like this do you Google something specific? Do you talk to local bike shops? How did you know that this trail you’re on existed?

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@understandthepeaches1025 I live in a completely different world than you man. I'm surrounded my a million acres of forest service land. I have no idea about Illinois. I knew that trail existed because I have lived in my state my whole life and this is my lifestyle.

[@understandthepeaches1025]

@@Nick-fs8vg gotcha. Thank you

[@dmc4064]

I bought one 2 weeks ago...have only been out once. Seemed abit lean to me. Good video. Have u cranked up the compression damping on the forks?

[@Nick-fs8vg]

The bike is lean for most people. I'm riding at 6000 feet though and seems fine. I have played with the clickers and there is no fixing how soft it is at high speed riding. They do fine for normal trail riding at higher speeds, but once you decide to push into race mode you are done. Stiffer springs is the only answer

[@gaing355-3]

I love the tires from factory

[@Nick-fs8vg]

They are awesome for sure. Good call

[@hawken36]

Nick. How many miles can you go on a tank of gas?

[@Nick-fs8vg]

That depends entirely on your riding style and the type of terrain you ride on. I have almost ran out of gas on a 45 mile ride while riding tough trails. If you were road riding I bet you could do 70 miles.

[@Sertao2013]

Put a headlight and tail light on it and make it street legal and it would be a great dual sport bike .

[@John_Doe_6996]

Its also available as a dual sport setup, but impossible to find in my area

[@stevensee4755]

What’s the highest altitude you’ve had it to ? My DRZ loses the power to do power wheelies above 9500 feet .

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I've had it at about 9000. It's not going to have the same power as sea level but it worked fine for me

[@kellyfontes7757]

What is your height and weight? I a 6'3" 200 and in the 250 to 300 trail bike this appears to be the largest.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

5'11 200lbs

[@cleverman86]

I'm 6'4 and 220lbs and tippy toe on this dirt bike. It is perfect for me!

[@TopshelfJunior]

I'm 5'11 + 220 pounds, brand new to dirtbikes... Would you recommend this bike as a first purchase ever.. Looking to learn + ride more, in the same fashion of this video.. (The 230r had my attention too but, I was told the 300r w/ the added suspension would be better for me..)

[@Nick-fs8vg]

This bike is extremely heavy. I'm pretty sure it's the heaviest dirt bike in production so keep that in mind. That being said yes, this is probably your best bet as a first bike.

[@scottwickersham5008]

I'm 5'11" 300 lbs the klx 300r rips around with me no issues

[@borismcgillicutty3042]

Can someone use a 250f for trail riding???? 6'4 235 lbs

[@209DaddyMack]

I’m no expert but I’d say a 250 can definitely suffice, although it will leave you wanting for more power in the near future. Coming from someone who started on a Honda 200r and recently purchased this bike.

[@jlush4097]

What camera do u use

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Gopro

[@ArnaldoPujol]

Muy bueno saludo abrazo de Argentina yo me quiero comprar una Kawasaki klx 300R muy buenas son esas máquinas ❤❤❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂

[@rjachopapings5907]

Any idea about the max horsepower?

[@evanbouchard7531]

33

[@800NK_Life]

Is this bike good enough for hare scramble races

[@Nick-fs8vg]

In the expert class no. if you are a beginner then yes. An expert rider in the intermediate class could place.

[@800NK_Life]

Nick406 ok thank you so much

[@kowcrazycantell7886]

Ive trail ridden and Endurored the crap out of this bike bought it in October probably have hit the 100 hr mark. This bike continues to impress. No problems with soft steep stuff and flat out haul ass stuff when you do it right. I got to get a go pro and challenge this video. Ride on !!!

[@Xlayerful]

Hey nick, im in the market for one of these. How big are you? Im kind of a fatty.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I'm 5'11 200 pounds with gear on. I works fine unless I want to ride at an expert level pace then I need heavier springs.

[@Xlayerful]

Ok we are the same height. So i should lose some weight and get heavier springs . That bike is friggin sweet though.

[@drumtwo4seven]

How much does this bike cost out the door? ... including tax any all.fees etc... total price?

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I paid 5,200 total.

[@skeim5620]

Nick I paid 5,500 out the door,you got a great deal

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@skeim5620 ya it was 5000 even then 200 dollars in fees. Not bad for a brand new bike.

[@skeim5620]

What state do you live in

[@Nick-fs8vg]

@@skeim5620 this is montana

[@RCThomK]

Good video, audio not so good.

[@Nick-fs8vg]

I know. Thank you. Cant decide if I should even bother fixing it

[@tacomax840]

Jesus you are hauling

[@Nick-fs8vg]

Thank you