Can a 300cc Handle The Highway?! - KLX300SM

Hey everyone, I've gotten a lot of questions from viewers that have bought 250-400cc about highway riding and long distance riding, and boy do I have a story for you! Hope you all enjoy the KLX300SM Vlog! Thank you for watching and have a great day! =)
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[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

1,300 miles on a 250cc! It’s hard to believe I ever did this tbh 😂 Check out the video below! kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5TadHeOp9ikqbs

[@ChaseJasperDown]

I can’t believe you did that! Are there videos on that trip?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

@@ChaseJasperDown there’s a video linked in the pinned comment, click view more 👍🏻

[@diggy-d8w]

So I just left you a message 10 mins ago on another video about this bike & the KLX 300 Dual Sport does have the 6 speed trans which is a strong selling point for me..... hate the gas situation you mentioned but I'm beyond that b/c I'm on the hwy w/ you now,,,, lol, so the question is ;; is the dual sport & sm klx's different in the teeth/chain & gear spreads? All of this is stuff I need to know unless your bike is a dual sport that you converted? That's exactly what I thought until earlier tonight but now I gotta know? Thanks for these videos man... off to watch more. peace

[@diggy-d8w]

Hey Salty, is this accurate... Also, can the bike sustain that speed for any amount of time w/o vibrating you out of your skin? BUT have you done any longer distance runs on the Interstate? I've been saving my money for a dual sport bike & have 10-11 bikes I'm researching deeply. Included in my search is all the mods I'd need & their cost so I'm realistically looking at post purchase work including how feasible it'll be to accomplish the work. SO I overlooked this bike & I can't go any further w/o looking at this one b/c I see some great features & since my intent is an 80%-20% for road riding I've got to be able to do 75mph w/o it being too high on the rpm's? What's your take if you're still out there & I'll be looking at other vids here. peace

[@ChaseJasperDown]

Small bikes are super cool and I think they’re great secondary bikes. Thanks for sharing!!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching bro!

[@BJJNINJA215]

I’m so glad I started on that CBR250R eight years ago - on flat level interstate WOT was about 78mph(of course I weighed about 60lbs heavier)

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Such fun little bikes!

[@davidelizabeth4933]

Couldn't agree more. Yes, small bikes are doable but not ideal for highway stints. Had a CRF250L but sold it due to lack of hwy passing power. Replaced it with a DR650 and put it on Jenny Craig. 👌 ❤❤❤

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Haha that’s the only problem, I had a KLR650 years ago that was great, just super too heavy 😅

[@monsterblood5752]

You know you got good content when you can hit the thumbs up before you even watch the video, keep up the good work

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you bro!

[@miopazzotoddly]

Always good Intel here. Thanks STW. Have an Amazing Weekend!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank YOU for watching! Have a great weekend!

[@reallyoldfart6540]

The ammo cans on my TU250X are handy for cargo nets (3), can't live without nets, carry one net on my Grom (have Givi mount on rack). I did take that 250 to Atlanta from Daytona on the highway in October, stopping at every rest stop, took a thick yoga mat which I seriously recommend (take a nap, let the butt rest). I stuck to the slow lane, 60 to 65 the whole way, little scary but not impossible.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

For sure! Nets are handy, I had one on the bike but took it off bc heathers dad wanted to borrow it for his Harley and I forgot to put it back on 🤦🏻‍♂️😅😂

[@SuperDannyR]

Soon as I get back from Korea I’m getting one of these. Your videos sell me on the bike more and more every time. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Awesome! You’ll love it, such a fun bike! Military?

[@SuperDannyR]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND yes sir!

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

@@SuperDannyR thank you for your service bro, stay safe 👊🏻

[@Kawasaki10rr]

Are you artillery by any chance?

[@RamboRichardson]

1. I hit 100MPH on my 2022 KLX300...stock, but I weigh 135LBS. 2. Pushing 80MPH+ for 2Hours Plus is bad on the engine. My cam froze and the mechanic said that's the most likely reason they had to rebuild the motor. I think having my bike stolen 3 times didn't help...but it makes sense. 3. In a car I for sure know you should check your oil and coolant level once a week, unless driving at 80MPH, then every 2Hours on your road trip...especially with older cars.

[@NHlocal]

I definitely can't afford another bike right now but, I hope to own a second "smaller bike" at some point. My track day addiction is keeping the "extra money account" empty. 😁 Thanks for the video and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Totally relate to that 😂

[@NHlocal]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND 😎👊❤🏍

[@findingneutral]

Great review and information. Thanks for sharing. Could you share the link for your Barkbusters? Would be bummed to order the wrong ones. Yours look 👌

[@jft7174]

Nice vid. Interesting seeing other states highways. My commute is a 6 lane wide highway and a 18 lane toll plaza.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Oh wow! thanks for watching!

[@MrMoneyHelper]

In this video at the accident scene, you mentioned that you don't like to ride on the street 07:57 . Why did you get a super moto instead of the dual sport if you don't like riding on the street?

[@mandybaines8631]

I love watching your videos

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Thank you Mandy! 😄

[@mandybaines8631]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND when are you gonna do more videos

[@CincyMoto]

I rode a 06 gs500f from Cincinnati OH to Keywest FL then on the way back hit the tail of the dragon, I’m planning to do the same trip on my fz09 hopefully it’s more comfortable 😁🤣

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Wow that’s awesome! The fz09 would be even better!

[@johnrodriguez4691]

3 days in and love my 300sm

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Congrats!

[@ChrisJones1974]

Same! My biggest gripe is the small fuel tank!

[@MisterN1]

Perfect since I don't like the highway and google maps navigates me through backroads to get anywhere I wanna be. The highway is overrated and takes from the scenery since you're too focused on going fast to get from point A to point B.

[@atobg_]

When you said rush hour I was expecting it to be super crowded appeared empty

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I was surprised myself honestly lol

[@michaelarquieta7078]

80 is my highway speed 😂😂 anything above the ticket gets pricey 😂

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Truth lol

[@itsbillymaze4951]

How tall are you I've been looking into the klx but there are no local dealers with one. I'm about 5'11 and 220 lbs

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I'm 5'11" and about 180lbs

[@Szlejer]

Most people buy 2-3 times the bike of their personal abilities. While they are riding said bikes at 20-30% of the bike's capabilities (at best) they start to doubt if a 300cc is enough for the highway. :D Then said people go to a the track on their brand spanking new 200 HP literbikes to get passed and eventually lapped by an underage 300-400cc rider. :D :D

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Absolutely dude! I’ve seen S1k’s get lapped by ninja300’s 🤣

[@patrickmba7638]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Yay. Hurray for Ninja 300s. That's what I have.😀

[@YZ426f]

Got my '22 klx300 up to 102 on the highway

[@THE1BMANY]

Can you do 80 for a couple hours?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

It should be fine doing that. I had a CBR250 years ago that I did a 1,300 mile trip with in 4 days and it was all Highway

[@kingjet5123]

Have you done any long trips?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Longest trip I've done on it was about 200 miles

[@americanmullet6083]

wtf I got a brand new 2024 300 and it barely goes 80 I'm 170# wtf

[@thomasthornton8979]

Front gets a little sketchy at 80 ish but definitely doable.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Mine was the same way at first, once I switched tires and they actually balanced the tires it doesn't wobble at all even at 90+. I don't know why they don't balance these tires from the factory honestly.

[@DanielVazquez]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND which tires did you choose?

[@michaelnieves9251]

Were did you get that small gear reader from ??

[@moshedayan9253]

HealTech GIPRO X-TYPE G2 (For KLX300 SM)

[@maverickb73]

Maybe already asked what mirror is that

[@chrisreilly4006]

Sure bikes CAN do this. Shit my Honda CRF250 enduro hit 94 with a tune and full exhaust. So I would hope the 300 could do it. Put it this way. If you’re doing all this highway, burning the engine at 7k RPM all the time, you’ll find the engine probably won’t last long. That’s just common sense.

[@bartel-shop]

😉

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

💪🏻😉

[@ShinyKnife]

I live near FT Bragg around the Southern Pines area. They actually changed the name of it to fort liberty recently. The woke movement got it

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Don't even get me started. They changed the name of Fort Bennings as well. I grew up in Southern Pines atually, I lived on May Street just beside Fowler Electric haha such a small world! I still have family in Carthage and Aberdeen and visit each year.

[@ShinyKnife]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Yep it is definitely a small world..

[@Txhauler85]

What kinda rpm are you turning at 70-75? 🤔

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

I think around 7k

[@laurencefidhburn1845]

If it goes over 80 mph sitting straight up with no windshield....good enough as a scooter.

[@cal1776]

What gear indicator is that?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

GI Pro

[@austin_moll]

How much do you weigh? If you don't mind me asking.

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

about 180lbs

[@jamesmorris4258]

Is this stock?

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

Down 2 teeth in the rear, stock should do a tad higher too speed

[@MrMoneyHelper]

@@SALTxTHExWOUND That't the opposite. Look at multi-speed bicycles. The biggest rear sprocket gives the most torque but the slowest top speed.

[@jeffh278]

First

[@SALTxTHExWOUND]

My man! 👊🏻

[@callofdutyguy9]

Why do you even need to go that fast?

[@beekeeperbrad6251]

Mine 300 goes well over the speed limit