On the 2023 Kawasaki KLX300sm - 2,000+ Mile Review and My Thoughts On Riding a 300cc Motorcycle.

[@johnleonardlee6735]

Hey love your perspective! I was also torn between choosing a KLX300XM and CRF300L (sumo build). But not some how contented with the speed output. But your right that's where the subconscious biased comes in. We as a people tend to hyped that we need more speed, but at the end of the day we will never be contented even if we reach to that point. Thanks for reminding that we need to enjoy the now! Great content!

[@bubbazanetti6657]

@johnleonardlee6735 I’m glad you feel good about this. Ride safe out there and appreciate the gift that is the present. 👍

[@racewayman1]

I enjoyed your video I feel the same about mine such a fun bike and i don’t need to go any faster.

[@danielgreen7159]

I'm an old hot rod guy, so I can't leave things alone if I can get more power, especially if it's cheap or free. Ive done the typical intake and exhaust mods and got modest gains .the biggest gain by far was by removing the secondary throttle plate. Much happier with the. Bike and no cost.

[@bubbazanetti6657]

I’ve thought about it, maybe I’ll pull it out at some point in the near future.

[@guderian7795]

Hi Bubba, I just picked up my 2023 KLX 300SM today an rode for 2.5 hours straight. Things are a bit stiff and sluggish right now but my feeling is that the bike will open up after the break in period. I have the windshield from T-Rex racing to install this weekend and a luggage rack and tail bag too. Keep riding man and be in the moment like you said!

[@bubbazanetti6657]

Congrats! Seems like you're prepping for some good fun rides - and yes, it will open up but I think maybe sooner than you think!! 😁 At least it did for me...it was around the 100 mile mark. Regardless, have fun and ride safe!

[@guderian7795]

@@bubbazanetti6657 Thanks Bubba Z

[@markwilliams34-sz6mk]

I own a 22 klx300sm With 11000 miles. It opens a little more at 2000 miles too. Or 2500.cant recall. The mods do make a difference. But it's still a 300cc bike. But it's fun to go through those gears. Very fun bike. And I agree with your thoughts. of the bike. Be blessed

[@guderian7795]

@@markwilliams34-sz6mk I am at the 600 mile point and it has not opened up yet. I am following the break-in procedure as outlined in the owners manual and this week I take the bike in for it's first oil change and break-in service. In 6th gear at 60 miles an hour it seems to be screaming rev wise and I hope that tapers off soon. Did you experience the same?

[@someguy325es]

The stock power on the klx300 is pathetic. It’s like 1970’s power and just gutless on the bottom end. Taking out the secondary throttle plate, an exhaust, and O2 delete really makes it into a new bike, but will never be like a KTM or Suzuki. If Kawi reworked the head, cams, and exhaust and got it up to like 30 or 35 whp without loosing the reliability, they would have a real winner on their hands. The suspension and efi are awesome, it just needs some more power

[@bubbazanetti6657]

I hear you - and I respect your opinion.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

For a street bike eventually after i get more experience, iam definitely going get a kawasaki z650rs those are just the best looking bikes on market right now, the z900 rs probably to much for me for a while but iam going to work my way up progressively on faster bigger bikes, but my next progression will likely be the klx300sm or maybe the crf rally 300

[@denox420]

got 150 miles on mine so far. loving it so far!

[@bubbazanetti6657]

@denox420 The more you ride it, the more you realize how much you can appreciate it. 😁

[@denox420]

@@bubbazanetti6657 at 1,250 miles now. And got a few mods on it like after market controls. Love it to bits still tho!

[@c0uchsl0uch]

Drop the rear sprocket tooth 1 tooth. And you could consider the z400 if you're not interested in doing 100mph often as your 2nd bike. Z400 will to 85mph all day and tops out at 106mph, seating position is like dirt bike

[@guderian7795]

What happened to Bubba? No more Bubba posts.

[@bubbazanetti6657]

I had to take a little hiatus from making content but I’ll be back…for sure 😀

[@chrisright2602]

Stock bars?

[@bubbazanetti6657]

@Chris Right I got rid of the stock bars and installed the ProTaper Red Bud Mid - Better quality and a bit wider.

[@chrisright2602]

Thanks! Any issues with cable slack? I hear a ton of people talk about cables being too short for aftermarket bars.

[@bubbazanetti6657]

@@chrisright2602 I’ve heard that too but the bike mechanic fixed the slack for me after he installed the bars.

[@bubbazanetti6657]

@Chris Right I added the link to the ProTaper handlebars in the description.👍