I Love This Bike BUT, I Won't Have it Forever 

Curtis... You are describing most every KLR650 owners journey. This is what they are, they are an intro ambassador to the adventure world. It's ok you can dump the old battle wagon for a hot young Italian... We will still love u. Cheers mate!!!

I bought a Gen 1 twenty some years ago, I bought a Gen 2 ten years or so ago, bought the Gen 3 just like yours a year or so ago. Many other new bikes came and went over that time but you always need to have a KLR standing by to enjoy. I tried to pre-order the next one for 2030 but the dealer said we would both be in our 80s then so he wouldn't do it , so I guess I will just have to wait, 😀

Make a unique choice please. The whole world is out on modded CRF300 Rally's or T7's loaded with accessory's. The way I see it, is that you made a unique channel by choosing the KLR and doing things with this bike 90% of the people wouldn't do with it. That is what is intriguing! Keep it original!

Whatever bike you choose will keep the viewers intrigued. It's your shredding riding style and laid back attitude that make this channel. I have had lightweight dual sports and heavy ADVs and have the crf rally now. Mods are a must but no other dual sport offers the flexibility of this motorcycle. There's a reason the riding community continues to search for that lightweight option as most adv bikes get more tech and more weight.

I am excited to see what you get, personally I think it would be absolutely amazing to see you on the new Transalp. I have seen some truly awesome stuff done on the old transalps and I would love to see you tear it up on that thing!

CRF or WR... absolutely incredible bikes.

I have similar feelings about my DR, but ten years later it's still in my garage

That was totally epic 👊 as a KLR rider the only one I would go after is the T7 just my opinion. Keep up the great videos brother 👊

After riding the bikes on offer in your last vids, gotta say I'm not surprised.

The Tenere 700 will fit all your needs AND it has the reliability

I'd love to see you get each one in turn - I really liked your content on the Aprilia, this focus on your KLR touches a few strings. Each bike you mentioned I thought " O yeah, I'd love to hear his thoughts...". It's just that I like how you ramble, I like the riding you do, and I just think, or wish really, that you could find yourself fluid in the company of all these wheels. Anyway, do love your channel, and look ever forward to your content. I'm just a guy from New Mexico.

Taliban Tan 😂, that got me good. You’re the reason I bought my 22 tan KLR650. I’ll be a bit sad to see yours go as I really enjoy watching you shred on it. No doubt I’ll keep watching your channel without the klr in the picture.

mate, I was on the same boat ealry this year. Came back from a week trip in tassie with my klr and even tough I still love her I couldn’t help to fall in love with the other bikes along the journey. I was looking at the tenere, the Dr650 and finally the F800GS. Inspected and rode em 3 but opted for the beemer. money wise, comfort wise and honestly, reliability wise. I would definitely recommend having a close look into the F800gs mate, is not as heavy as it looks and just ride amazing. Cheers

This is the only adv-capable small-mid sized dual-sport widely available at a good price in the US right now. I've been on a waitlist for a CRF300 rally for a few months and I've nearly grabbed the kawa a few times -- at what would have been lower prices. I've held back because as a returning rider and geezer, I think I should go lower weight -- and if I were going to go up in weight, I figured I'd just grab a Tuareg. Not sure the latter is a wise beginner/returner bike though.

Hey Curtis you might want to wait for the Kove 450 series to come out. Looks pretty awesome and up your alley..

Aprilla Touareg would be a great choice and probably about the same price as the new T7👍🤟miss my 2016 klr

CRF would be my pick out of the mentioned bkes. Love how tuff the klr is, proven to be more resiliant than I am. I'm out for 6 weeks after having my shoulder put back togeather, and the bike looks pretty much unscathed.

Started with the klr650. Now have a crf300. If I had the money I would go for a husky 501

Was looking at buying a klr 650 later on this year, hit me up if you do decide to go through with it. As for a replacement, the T7 is a sure thing, a Suzuki will be fun and different and a BMW 800 gs is like the Spanish inquisition - nobody will expect it

I have a Gen 3, it’s brilliant within its lardy limitations. I also have an XT250 with knobbies on. I’ve not yet seen any bike (within my budget) that adequately covers both applications.

the klr 650 as a gas and diesel has been outfitted for war. must be great to be rich.not having to have a reg job taking up all ones time. at 62 i hope to get in some better saddle time on my bikes, jeep.

I wish you could still get bikes like the dr650/xr650, which are perfect for how you ride. I too am interested in the vstrom 800, but the way you can push a bike, I’d say crf / T7. I think the T7 is the similar in weight to the Klr if you’re already ok with that. If not, I’d say crf300 all day. There a lots of plenty people looking at both the crf and T7

Great video mate, you may want to consider the Kove, Everide does a review on one, looks bloody awesome to tell the truth. You should check it out. Cheers!!!

If I were you, I would keep the KLR and ride it against or with other bikes in its class. The Tenere 700, the KTM 690, the Honda 300... ride them and switch back and forth with some friends and tell us what you like and hate. The KLR has a very loyal following that would love to see more direct compairsons on some rides.

Of course I remember your KLX300 video. That’s why I have one in the garage. 😊 The Yamaha extreme looks like it would be able to go most places the lil 300 rally would go but still do the highway miles nicely. I’ve been intrigued by the 690/701 enduro bikes as well. Great all-rounders, a bit more challenging on the long road miles but capable. Your right about the Transalpine from what I’ve heard in the early stages. That would be my short list from the bikes you mentioned. Since we can still get them, I still want to scratch the DR650 itch. What Im seriously considering is the KTM 390 Adventure. Spoked wheels in the 2023 models and the bike seems like a hoot. Honorable mention to the BMW G310GS, if it is modded out with Rally Raid type tires and suspension. It’s a great time for choosing a good all around bike that can do most of the adventure style riding. Might be the eye of the storm with all the traction electric cars and bikes are getting. I’ve thought of a way for you to have multiple bikes in the garage. Royal Enfield. You could have a road bike in several ranges and a Himalayan. Could wear many hats do bike gatherings, city rides and tackle the dirt. Just a thought, they’re cheap to buy and service, or maybe RE could loan you a couple testers.

The weight is interesting when thinking about the CRF rally, realistically with your exhaust and swapping a lithium battery if you run 3 gallons of gas, you're around 410ish lbs. I'd go husky 701 all day and slap a rally kit on it

Cool 😎 love my klr650 two but am enjoying my honda nc750x am liking the look of the new suzuki v Strom 250 xs Cheers

Hey Curtis Lovin the vids mate. Im also in Brissy and just wondering if you do tag along rides around the area. Im on a DR650 but also just bought and waiting for my new Tiger 900 rally pro. Saw the vid you did flogging that beast through D'aguilar and decided to buy it over the Tuareg T7 and Desert x. Probably keep the Dr as well. Time will tell. Cheers

Curtis ,since you are not too far from Thailand ,you should see if you could get your hands on the Enduro pro version of the CRF300.

You should consider testing a Kove450 , a Benelli 800 TRK, or a CF Moto 800 and compare them to what you've already riden on your videos. I have a Gen1 KLR650 , Gen2 Vstrom1000, & a DR200ES . All are close to stock with a few choice upgrades. Your vids helped me decide to keep my KLR 650 , mod it to my tastes & Ride it till it drops

Stoked I found your channel. Loving the content and learning loads from you. I aspire to own a Tiger 900 Rally Pro one day. Could this be one for you to consider?

I had a KLR 650 and a KTM Super Duke as well. They were my last bikes. Loved them both but at 75 I had to give them up. I will miss two wheeled riding.

I know you recently torched the mighty KLR and bought another bike, but wondering had you not torched it, what kind of value do you think the bike would have had after all the hard abused it was subjected to? Also, did the insurance company try not to pay out, since you were off roading, when it was damaged? I know that was a struggle getting stuck in the middle of nowhere, but looks like it all worked out in the end.

KLR FOR LIFE!!!!!!!

Just sold my KLR 650. Reason? Slippery mud road took me out, injured knees. Five weeks to recover fully. KLR is difficult to pickup. I’m looking forward to my next bike. A dual sport bike Will be better on unpaved roads.

yes there are some great new adventure bikes out there, but they wont perform like an enduro bike, That sounds like what your after

I never realized that was u back then on the KLX300 vids....Derp LOL.

i think the crf 300 too gutless and the factory suspension way too soft, id go the T7 out of all those, the Cfmoto 800 looks interesting not sure if its any good though

I went from Aprilia Pegaso to Aprilia Tuareg, still have the Pegaso. Sure you can't keep the old girl? or Morph the KLR into something it should not be, all on video.

This 450 engine in klr frame 👍

I'm watching your video now... that said when I watch some of these channels I really think some of you guys bought the wrong bike.

I will say is that I have never been disappointed in my 300l capability. it will sit on 110kph no worries. Then off-road the question is not can the bike handle this it's can I? In saying that I like small displacement bikes. If you are someone that needs power the Tenere 700 extreme looks like a beast

The Honda 300l rally is a nice bike but by the time you sort ot the suspension it's the same price as the tenere or the transuulp.. I personally had a gen2 klr650 and loved it then I decided to trade it in on tenere 700 and I do not regret it.. the tenere is lighter than the klr650 and far superior off road and so mush smoother on road.. with a slightly taller windscreen of course

So many bikes. So little time😆

If you want your channel reeeeeaaally growth you know you have to pick TransAlp. There are gazillion channels with Tenere, but not a single one with most legendary "around-the-world" bike. The re-incarnation of The legendary warhorse, The TransAlp. (Am I the only one who think Honda really should add the word "The", to the TransAlp. Thats how legendary it is. Tips for newer generation: Q: Would you pick a new KTM or 90's TransAlp to a trip around the world? A: TransAlp Q: would you still prefer TransAlp if it already take couple of world tours. A: Yes Q: What about some another bike? A: No, if you want to survive. Q: What about BMW? A: Have you ever heard a BMW managed to travel round a world with some serious help or with a Van/other riders? Q: So Honda it is? A: Yes, if you are not suicidal.

transalp/tuareg

DRZ400!

next bike: DR650

KTM 390 Adventure

If you want to ride trails, buy a freaking trail bike, I absolutely hate, when people do a review on a bike in conditions that whatever the bike is, and was never designed to be ridden on, then they complain about it not being as good in those conditions as they want it to be, of course it's not going to that great, but the thing about the KLR 650 is that although it is not designed as a trail bike, you can still use it like it was, sure it will not be as good as a bike designed to do trail riding, but it still gets you there and back, that is impressive for a bike not designed for trail riding.

CRF

I don’t think the suki is a good idea. Ktm are not going to grow your channel. The 300rally or transalp will pull traffic for sure

I think the reason behind the struggling of your channel is that you focus too much on actions and bikes. Your video is about on board dashcam, and motorbikes talk. Some of the successful channels they do about the camping and scenery. You got bike knowledge and riding skill. How about making a video that opening with the map (location), camping gear loadout, then some dashcam actions, finally finishing it with relaxing and chilling with campfire, great meals, cigar, and peaceful scenery.