Is the New KLR650 Good on the Road?

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@larrytucker1945 2 года назад

I’m really enjoying my 2022 KLR. I’ve only ever had dirt bikes and dual sport that where not enjoyable on faster roads at all. The KLR has opened up traveling for me. I’m really enjoy going out for extended rides. Great bike.

@brentmitchell9116 2 года назад

Did you get the doohickey replaced?

@larrytucker1945 2 года назад

@@brentmitchell9116 nope. I probably will but not for a bit. I ride with some fellows who have three KLRs, from 2007-2017. None of them have heard of the replacement. They just s follow the manufactures maintenance schedules. They have 29k miles on one and 58k on another. The 2007 doesn’t have an odometer anymore. I do plan on doing the doohickey eventually but until then I will just make balancer chain adjustments.

@brettw1518 2 года назад

I love the KLR it’s like an artists canvas you can do whatever you want with it.

@dad3562 Год назад

This is good to hear! How’s it feel at 75Mph? Is it super buzzy like the Gen 2 was?

@poweredbyrice5708 Месяц назад

@@larrytucker1945 A bunch of nonsense an old man started to sell his crap he also sells the thermobob....no need

@OneOldManRiding 2 года назад

Man I miss my old KLR650 watching these videos!

@brentmitchell9116 2 года назад

I absolutely love my new KLR 650. Great all around bike.

@microcolonel 2 года назад

I got one and it is super comfortable and planted, even at higher motorway speeds. It's my first bike and I'm so glad; when I did my motorcycle safety course, the bikes were so light and you needed to be on the throttle to do low speed maneuvers, whereas the 650 idles in first gear at a comfortable speed for a tight U-turn. The rear brake ABS will let you initiate a controlled slide on dirt, while working well in a rapid stop on pavement. Interested to see how my next tires do, I'm looking at Heidenau K60 for then.

@jimdoolan2277 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing it with a aftermarket exhaust great work 👍 Cheers 🍻

@unounv 2 года назад

Thanks for getting to the point bro! Appreciate you talking about comfort also! Great review.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Thanks mate

@peterv1806 2 года назад

I really enjoyed this informative video! Thank you.

@alenmadaric9115 2 года назад

Great Video ! Can't wait to get one.

@markroberts1838 2 года назад

I dig all your videos. I really liked the one where you went off road and beefed it and the comments thereafter. Bahaahaa!

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Haha thanks mate

@zelph1844 2 года назад

I've got the same exact bike, and agree with your review. I'd put some Renthal or Pro Taper 7/8" bars on it

@MotoWandering 2 года назад

You’re the reason I bought a KLX300 and now you’re the reason I’m going to buy a KLR650. I really have to stop watching your videos.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Haha, well they are different styles of bikes, so you can justify both! KLX set up for off road duty and KLR set up for adventure work?

@dalvintacheene6944 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel i+

@bwjvlogs Год назад

Hahahaha I did the same thing!! I loved the klx 300 especially off road but when the old man and his buddy’s would go for rides I couldn’t keep up at all! I’m in love with my new klr 650 adventure put 3000 kms in 1 summer

@martinparr4194 2 месяца назад

Looks like a fun bike to ride at legal speeds unlike a lot of other bikes. Pretty important these days! People say that Klrs are boring because of their lack of power , no riding a powerful fast bike slowly is boring!

@onthebackwheel 2 месяца назад

Hehe yep, certainly fun to hold it pinned

@A861967 Год назад

So great I found an Ozy doing a review on the KLR650 looking at this as my 1st bike, I was looking at the RE Himalayan but Like the size of the KLR. Cheers Mate 😊

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Happy to help. The KLR is good fun

@Makermook Год назад

I have both. The Himalayan is a very capable bike, but the KLR is so much more powerful.

@alesjug4913 2 года назад

I just bought the 2022 adventure version. I am so looking forward to start riding it.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Nice Ales, enjoy!

@MrPepper312 2 года назад

I also use my passenger footpegs sometimes on a long ride for a different feel.

@FalkyraXD Год назад

hey mate been following your stuff for a little while but didn't realise i wasn't subbed till now. love your work and keep coming back whenever i need. only in this vid did i notice ur in QLD. i used to live up there and am moving up in 2023. if you ever wanted to meet up for a not so lonely off track ride i'd love to ride down to you 1s i move. getting the klr adventure model and looking to bash it up xD

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Sounds like a plan mate. Hit me up on social media or email 👊

@FalkyraXD Год назад

@@onthebackwheel when it gets a little closer i shall do my man much appreciated and cya soon.

@mintpaul 2 года назад

great review and good to see you really liking the bike esp when you have a SD, I sat on one today and i'm very keen and I would use it just like you but in NZ

@PharaohDeathMask 2 года назад

What is a SD?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@PharaohDeathMask Super Duke 1290

@PharaohDeathMask 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel Ah, thank you.

@jackpeters9048 2 года назад

Just bought the 2022 this summer...my 7th new KLR...The green one like yours..I did raise the wind shield, it did help....Yep.....A great bike made even better...

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Enjoy Jack. 7 klrs is quite a feat

@jackpeters9048 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel I'm 67...been riding for half a century...owned over 30 bikes and I almost always had a klr in the stall regardless of what cruiser I was riding....Happy Trails..😎

@samuelmcleod3492 2 года назад

Kawasaki should give you a royalty payment for these reviews, makes me want to buy two of them!

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Just give them a call for me and tell them to send the check in the mail mate

@BlueSpindash1 2 года назад

picking up mine tomorrow

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Enjoy!

@brucedunlop677 2 года назад

Hey Curtis, another great hit-out; legend! 👍 Now you've done off + on road reviews, once your thoughts on the KLR's weight? Acknowledging it looked heavy to pick up from an awkward fall on the trail, but how does the weight feel for every day stuff eg moving around the garage, low speed in a car park; have you tried lifting on a rear wheel stand yet?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Great question Bruce. When riding the bike, both on and off the trail, around car parks etc, it feels light. Moving it around garage, you feel every kilo. It feels heavier than my 1290 Super duke to wheel around

@genuiine8251 2 года назад

Hey Kurtis, great video! Just wondering, around what mileage do you think you'll take care of the infamous doohickey problem? Thanks

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Cheers mate. I'm not even going to think about it until my warranty runs out

@MontanaDirtRoads 2 года назад

Ride my 2018 80-90 mph in the freeway quite regularly with not much instability unless your passing a semi then the wind blast will blow ya around a bit.

@davek6854 2 года назад

I have narrowed it down to the XR650L or the KLR650. An upgrade in the next couple of months. The overall weight difference between the two is huge. The longest commute for me might be an hour or a little more. I've decided I'm going to have to learn to get along with a high seat if riding an XR but the smooth ride of the KLR is appealing. One of my last bikes was an XR and have lots of great times. But the orange KLR is really a nice bike.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Oh, big difference. The new KLR is definitely more an adventure bike and a really easy bike to live with. I wouldn't worry about the weight difference unless you are doing tons of tight offroad. And then is either the right bike for that?

@Adv.Wannabe Год назад

After owning both the new KLR and a XR650L with thousands in parts I can say the seat on the KLR is more comfortable and handles everything about commuting better. The XR handles better when you start riding the twisty roads hard due to the weight and ergonomic differences because it handles more like a dirt bike. The XR is better about everything off-road except for the smoothness of the engine. Once again I think the weight difference allows the XR to be a little more snappy. If you do more than 20-25% off-road then the XR is definitely the way to go.

@RVAMotorsports Год назад

I've owned both. The XR is a dirtbike with turn signals, you can tour on the KLR

@pinkiewerewolf 2 года назад

Nicely done! You're tempting me to trade my 18 for a Gen 3.

@dad3562 Год назад

Did you do it?!

@pinkiewerewolf Год назад

@@dad3562 No. I still have the Gen 2 KLR but got a 2022 KTM 890 Adventure S and a Husqvarna FE 501S.

@chrisdugal3002 2 года назад

I just realized you rode pass my house at the start

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Good ole B Ridge

@davek6854 2 года назад

I noticed the bent bars and thought it was an effect from the wide-angle camera lens. Then you fessed up about bending them.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Haha yep, very bent. New Pro Tapers turning up this week 👍

@durtyred86 Год назад

This will probably be my first bike. I wanted the Tenere-700 but it's out of stock everywhere. Though I'm not yet a biker, it's going to take some time to get used to the KLR-650's "throaty" croak that it makes lol.. It's not at all what I'd imagine a motorcycle would sound like but alas... It's by far one of the oddest sounding bikes I've ever heard.

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Haha its not bad at all, just a standard single single sound. Enjoy bud, there's been some second hand ones popping up cheap too

@mrspeigle1 2 года назад

Is get a lithium battery and an aftermarket slip on exhaust, Those 2 changes will shave about 22 pounds off of the bike And make the exhaust sound a lot meter. That being said I think the foot peg swap is going to be one of the most common things kl owner's change out.Pretty much every review I've seen mentions the foot pegs are crap.

@madrobot711 Год назад

Im picking my adventure KLR tomorrow

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Enjoy!

@madrobot711 Год назад

@@onthebackwheel thank you!!

@b.r.1680 2 года назад

Another great video. You obviuosly have shown excellent variations in braking, both on and off road... can I assume you would recommend the ABS version?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Thanks! So far no major issues off road and definitely none on road. Until I ride it in wet conditions off road, I can't give a definitive answer just yet. I can say if you are riding on road with light off road roading, you will not have any issues

@johnthompson9896 2 года назад

Regarding fuel range...............a bloke in America got 287miles, which is about 460k which is pretty good really.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

That's pretty bloody good

@larrylund1138 2 года назад

I know you will need to repair an occasional flat tire or adjust the chain. Are you going to get a center stand for your new ride?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Hi. No I dont believe I will at this stage

@EveryWhichWayButLost 2 года назад

Really want to get a new KLR650. Worried after research about the doohickey and thermobob. Is this a load of shite from someone trying to sell kits or a real issue. The KLR would be my main transport (currently on a 2006 Bandit, but want an Adv bike) and I easily do 500km a week commuting. Interested in your thoughts. Absolutely lovin g your vids especially the big off road stuck o e. Well done on a great channel

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Thanks mate, appreciate it. The doohickey and thermobob are a bit of both, I do think people worrry about it too much though. If you are getting a new KLR, ride the hell out of it till the warranty expires then look at getting the doohickey done. It also depends on how many kms you are doing. Sounds like you do a bit so you might as well get it done down the track. You can keep an eye on the spring and adjust it too. The bandit, now thats a legendary bike!

@poweredbyrice5708 Месяц назад

Its BS some old man creates both "solutions" so of course he started this nonsense

@MrScracha 2 года назад

Thoughts on smaller rear sprocket for one of these?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

If you were doing mostly road/highway work, for sure

@zapman2100 2 года назад

what bar do you plan to replace the stock one with?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Tba but thinking pro taper atv mid bend

@zacheyboer1902 2 года назад

Just bought one yesterday. I notice when I got home the windshield screws that hold the windshield on were very loose and one had actually fallen off. Is there anyplace that sells them? I know it seems small and it shouldn’t bother me but it does. I

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

I'm pretty sure they are just standard automotive screws. I'd be going straight to my dealer and getting some for free

@joe2479 Год назад

Did you bend your handlebars? They don't look squared with the forks?

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Yep, bent bars

@KLRmurdercycle 2 года назад

The K750 tires are decent, and depending on skill lvl are just as good as any 50/50 tire in the trails. In the wet my riding doesn't change. Just wear them out and try something new then. 😆 ya klr bars are soft. Protaper 7/8 are a great upgrade. If you bend them, your probably dead, or worse. I'm waiting until March or April. I'll get the base model and shorten the windshield and add my own charger accessories.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Dead or worse, I like the sounds of that! I'm thinking the atv mid bend, got to measure them up when I get a chance

@KLRmurdercycle 2 года назад

Ya those work too. How does the rubber mount work on the new bike. Can they be retrofitted?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@KLRmurdercycle the footpegs?

@KLRmurdercycle 2 года назад

Oh no the bars. There's some dampening. Wondering if it can be put on lld bikes. Cuz that would be slick

@JoeJoog 2 года назад

Great review, I live on the Northside and all of your trips seem to be frequent commutes for myself. Annoyed I've only found the channel now. I've only ever owned sports bikes, have you had the chance to do any long distance highway trips yet? Looking at doing a trip to Cooktown from Brissy and the price and availability of the KLR seems like a no brainer

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Hey mate, yep north sider here. I haven't had a chance to do any big trips, been too busy with work and our baby. In saying that, based off the riding I've done I think it will eat it up. For the price it is pretty unbeatable atm

@JoeJoog 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel cheers Curtis thanks for the feedback. Enjoying smashing through your videos, keep up the great content

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@JoeJoog Thanks mate, glad you're liking them. Compared to a sports bike the KLR will feel like a lounge chair!

@KillSwitch80 2 года назад

Any short riders out there on these? I want to pick one of these up but I’m 5’6” with a 29” inseam. Been riding for a long time so not a new rider. Would be my first adventure bike.

@michaelbayliss1794 2 года назад

Hi kilswitch , I'm about 5'8'' . I just bought the same bike

@michaelbayliss1794 2 года назад

I put ordered lower links to lower the seat 2". I didn't get the yet, so I hope it is lower enough. Kawasaki also has a lower seat that will drop seat height 1 3/8 " lower yet. So 34.4" -2" is 32.4. Then lower seat another 1 3/8 . Dealership didn't recommend lower the bike more then 2". Then the kick Stand has to be shorten , they sell adjustable ones on line . Ride safe .

@greasycanadianbiker 2 года назад

I have a DR650. Love it. But I find I spend more time on the asphalt then the dirt. My biggest complaint with my DR is the highway. Any speeds 110kms and higher on the highway if there is any wind it's not fun, pretty sketchy. Enjoyed your video, but how is it on highway in the wind say 40km/hr winds. How's the power in general at 120kms? Still more power to overtake easy? The DR at 120 is hard slug to try and overtake at 120 kms. I like the new KLRs but really don't want to downgrade from my DR...... Anymore info u want to share is appreciated.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

She's great on the road, a much better road bike then the mighty DR. The wind protection is good too. She'll cruise at 120kmh, but overtaking at that speed...I wouldn't expect a lot

@greasycanadianbiker 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel right on. Thanks for the reply. I'm at a toss between the KLR, the Tenere 700 and a Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE. The Tenere is starting to look like the winner.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@greasycanadianbiker I've ridden the Tenere 700, it's a fantastic bike. If the price difference wasnt so big in Australia, that's what I'd own

@greasycanadianbiker 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel yeah they are really versatile bikes. Only thing I don't like is the crappy display.

@DJPTEXAS Год назад

@@onthebackwheel If you can find one !

@harris9375 2 года назад

Is there a way to turn off abs when you ho offroad?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Only way would be to pull the fuse or install an in-line switch that does the same. I'm yet to try it, so I'm not 100% on how the ecu would react *update! I pulled the ABS fuses and it works fine with them out*

@mylifeinthailand8751 2 года назад

So you are not tempted to put the Kawa spotlights on?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

No, too expensive, bulky and the stock headlight is good

@brentmitchell9116 2 года назад

What do you think about the doohickey? Should I have mine replaced?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Nope

@jaybosher6144 2 года назад

Big rock moto has a great video with the creator of the dohickey fix. His basic answer is if your going to ride over 5k miles on the bike then get it done. At that point the dohickey can loosen and increase wear to the balancer system which may eventually lead to various failures. Great video on here explaining everything

@poweredbyrice5708 Месяц назад

No, some old man created that and the thermobob "solution" so he started all this crap to sell his trinkets

@kurtwise7356 Год назад

When he said 140 I lost it! Then realized that's metric not mph lol

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Haha yep. 140mph on a KLR would result in a wormhole appearing

@FullThrottleJunkie 2 года назад

Have you tried to do a wheelie yet?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Only off road. I saw you have!

@robertozambranom 2 года назад

Is it normal to feel so much heat from the engine?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Yep

@progvinyl9021 2 года назад

I like it but i will keep my KLE 500 ultrareliable.

@ryanlewis9557 2 года назад

Bars bent?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@bartsimpson8616 2 года назад

the stearing didnt bendon right , seems left handle is higher,

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Yeah I crashed, sorting out new bars

@bartsimpson8616 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel change them with any straight , functional its dangerous , or maybe change that Mule with YAMAHA TENERE 700 , klr is great only for off road , too much vibration on highway and too slow. btw , Im glad you are ok , after crash

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@bartsimpson8616 if you give me $18000 I'll buy a Tenere 😉

@alexmaccity Год назад

My 2015 rattles me to the bones.

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Shit aye

@alexmaccity Год назад

@@onthebackwheel yeah I'm feeling it today Mr Krabs. I decided to take the highway home lastnight it was 15 miles of holding steady at 70ish miles my feet hurt

@claydogmadman6295 2 года назад

I'm studying multiple videos on the new KLR 650 for my first time ever ride, I'll be taking a motorcycle course soon and l'm trying to find the right beginner's bike for me... I stand at an even 6ft in height and weigh 245 pounds, so could this be a great bike to start off with...

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

It is a good beginners bike in that it is very easy going. I will say though, it is a large bike. You're a bigger guy so you should be fine, but if you start riding off road, she can be a handful (that's only in more technical stuff though). Depends on the riding you want to do too

@claydogmadman6295 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel Basic commute riding and scenery road traveling and if off road it'll be nothing that's too rugged l'm sure because l'm a bit passed having that kind of fun... But never the less l'm so sold on the KLR-650, it's a done deal for me and it's gonna be my first motorcycle and l'm so stoked... And thank so much for you're feed back and approval of this bike sir...

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@claydogmadman6295 It'll be perfect for that, happy I could help. Also look at the new Honda CB500X that's coming out, that should be a good thing too

@chadkline4268 Год назад

Is it eating oil?

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Nope

@firestormlivingsolutions 2 года назад

What's the MPG mileage like?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Approx 42mpg

@firestormlivingsolutions 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel thanks!

@travsudz4544 Год назад

The bars bend if you tip it over?

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Yes, they are terrible

@travsudz4544 Год назад

@@onthebackwheel TY, replacement bars not too pricey? D:

@onthebackwheel Год назад

@@travsudz4544 very reasonable. $100, cheaper than OEM

@travsudz4544 Год назад

@@onthebackwheel amazing, ty

@GMochileiro_42_ 2 года назад

Is this a bad bike for shorter people?

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

I think it is fine,, but I don't value seat height as much others

@GMochileiro_42_ 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel ok thanks i enjoyed your video i’ll be sure to check out others.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@GMochileiro_42_ no worries. On the road it will be fine, off road you might get uncomfortable depending on your experience

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

Looks like your bars are bent....I have OCD watching this LOL. Probably the camera angle

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

They are very bent in this video! Don't worry, it's not just your OCD that's getting triggered, tons of have commented 😂

@tieoneon1614 2 года назад

@@onthebackwheel Great vids on the bike. I was never a fan of the KLR, but now that its FI and that sand color Im starting to be. Im an enduro guy, but had a Tiger 800xcx and kinda miss just riding around vs strictly single track

@geeo1965 2 года назад

Passing in between cars is what gives us all a bad name....

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

It's legal here 👍

@jacobchandler2083 Год назад

Your bars look bent. Maybe the camera angld

@onthebackwheel Год назад

Those ones are very bent. Replaced them with pro tapers

@jacobchandler2083 Год назад

@@onthebackwheel i didnt know if i was crazy or not. (Probably so anyway)

@onthebackwheel Год назад

@@jacobchandler2083 🤣

@1silvervespa Год назад

Get both hands on the Bars silly ...

@1silvervespa Год назад

FIRST TALK TIRE CHOICE ...... NO TIRE DOES EVERYTHING WELL ... BUT DO RESEARCH INTO YOUR REAL RIDING STYLE .PEOPLE OFTEN BUY THE WRONG TIRES. FOR WHAT THEIR REALLY DOING .

@davidgriffiths1516 2 года назад

Your bars look bent.

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

Very

@davidgrunklee8407 2 года назад

Those bent bars would drive me nuts. You sure the rubber mounts are not tweaked

@onthebackwheel 2 года назад

@@davidgrunklee8407 going to try have a look tomorrow (wife is getting sick of me doing bike stuff). The bars are definitely bent, may have to straighten out the mounts too. Lots of bolts were pretty loose...

@1silvervespa Год назад

You better check gun laws driving like you .....

@1silvervespa Год назад

Stop tailgating too .....