It's Time to Sell My 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 (and What I'm Buying Next)

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Well it hurts to say it, but the time has come for me to sell my 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure. It's a great small adventure bike/dual sport that has been very good for me, and while I still feel it's one of the best values in adv motorcycles out there, it's time for me to move on from mine.
I've made a ton of Kawasaki KLR 650 videos while I've had it, all of which you can check out in my 2022 KLR 650 Playlist here: • 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 ...
Please don't take this as an indictment of the 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650. It's a great bike that has served me well. It's a dual sport motorcycle that can take you from one end of the continent to the other reliably and semi-comfortably. If you bought a new KLR of your own you made a great choice and I'm sure you'll be happy with it for a long time.
For me, though, the Kawasaki KLR 650 is lacking in a few areas I'm pretty interested in. It's not as comfortable as I'd like it to be. My 2022 KLR doesn't have ABS, which I want. I also want to try out some newer modern features like a TFT display, traction control, ride modes, and the rest, and the KLR 650, while a stalwart reliable adv bike, is not exactly what I'd call feature rich.
So, I'll be moving on to a 2022 Husqvarna Norden 901. I'm hopeful I'll be able to get my new Norden 901 very soon and you'll see a ton of content coming on it! Also, I accidentally bought a Yamaha Tenere 700?
I'll always love my 2022 Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure and who knows, maybe one day another new KLR 650 will make its way into my garage.
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@Milkman3572000 2 года назад

The KLR's best feature for me... LOW TECH. I fix tech all day long, hate it. I don't want to fix tech ever again.

@billhalsted8066 2 года назад

I have been riding touring bikes for 40 years but never anything off road. My 27 yr old son wants to tour Alaska so we both bought 2022 KLR’s and are in the process of outfitting them. I turn 69 in May so wish me luck. I have dropped it twice so far and am a long way from feeling comfortable yet. I’ll get there! Love your content!

@Ghostrider-71 2 месяца назад

Did you and your son make it to Alaska? A bucket list trip for me as well. Ride safe!

@MOBStreet83 2 года назад

Man, you're taking this all to the next level! Congrats on the new bikes! That T7 has an excellent engine and I LOVE the sound of that engine! Doing a great job and keep it up! 💯

@Porsche996driver 2 года назад

The T7 could not be more over-rated. Or apparently more over-priced. The Norden is definitely fun and different. Guess you’re watching Ian like the rest of us ha.

@travis4reels559 2 года назад

I bought a KLR in 2006. I struggled with the size and weight. I’m 5’7. I had it lowered and had a low Corbin seat. It was a beast, but I did put over 3k miles on it. Moved on to a BMW GS650 because of low seat. It was ok, but didn’t love it. Just got a 2021 XT250. Only 50 miles so far, but I’m loving it! Small, light, I don’t care about going over 50mph. Looking forward to some camping when the weather gets better and the snow melts, in Colorado that means mid June! 😃

@TommyNitro 2 года назад

Nice. People get caught up in the specs of the bikes. I think looking at the bike and your intended purposes along with your unique characteristics (build, height/weight, etc) is far more important. Tdub is a great bike.

@sliceablejoe 2 года назад

Those Xt’s are fantastic little bikes.

@philipmarr7325 2 года назад

Small bikes are great

@NPR10665 2 года назад

I ride an Africa Twin, but I keep a TW200 in the garage. It’s hard to beat a small light 200-250. Before that it was a KLX. I’ll always keep a small dual sport because they are just fun.

@SuperMopbucket 2 года назад

Im 6' and its tall, so I feel ya

@treyveston7965 2 года назад

You also have the coolest merch! Bought a T-shirt and a sticker. You must be from the PNW. I live on the East side about 2 miles from the Idaho border. Son and daughter live in the Seattle area. Son has an ancient Kawasaki dirt bike he's fixed up.

@LordIshma420 2 года назад

Holy crap! That bike is beautiful and will probably make me want one. Oh wait, i already want one, but, i will stick to the klr for atleast 10k miles. Thanks for all the great content you make!

@hunterhalo2 2 года назад

You should have Kawasaki recognition man. I was about to buy another 2001 KLR with 37K on the clock. My wife said 'why don't you just buy a new one, that RU-vid guy says new one is reliable'. I didn't ask questions. We bought it that week.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

That's awesome

@airadaimagery692 2 года назад

I bought a CRF because of your channel, and I’m still here... So yeah, there’s that. The day that you stop riding off road is the day that I will most likely unsubscribe from your channel. Till then, keep putting out dual sport/adventure riding content on whatever you choose to ride. Thank you.

@edholtgraver7771 2 года назад

I have 2017 and 2021 Africa Twins. These bikes are alike only in their name. The 21 practically requires only thinking what you want it to do and it does it. Both are a little heavy but the 21 is far more manageable than my R1250GSA which is reserved for street riding. The 17 is going to be sold.

@JP1970 2 года назад

Thanks for the video-makes perfect sense. I am 2k miles into my 2022 KLR and am enjoying the heck out of it. Love your vids, Dork-stay happy and healthy!

@Edward-rg8mh 2 года назад

You are like me, never will I ever sell my Suzuki DRZ400S. Many people make a big deal out of the Yamaha Tenere, these so called adventure bikes, I'm sure are great if the plan is to go on long trips on the street with some occasional dirt fire roads. However a true adventure bike has to be ready for any terraine, e.g. rocky stream beds and long steep hill climbs, hence the word "Adventure". Bottom line, "If your bike is too heavy to pick up after a fall, then it's not a good adventure bike, period full stop". To give one example, I would never take anything heavier than my DRZ400S on the TAT (Trans Atlantic Trail). I would add a bigger gas tank and storage capacity to my DRZ, done, DRZ400S best adventure bike in the world for true adventure riding. Having said that, I would love to have one of these big adventure bikes for long distance trips across country on the street.

@a1scoot 2 года назад

I am a seasoned off road and mx rider..Currently own an 18 Super Tenere and a Honda XR 650L.. I rode my Super 10 off road and it is way too heavy for me.Will stick to the XR for any semi serious off road stuff.

@maxcactus7 2 года назад

WAIT!!!! You found a bottle of Blantons?? NOW I'm crying!! Blantons is my absolute favorite and it's like finding unicorn tears down here in California!! I'm gonna miss the KLR. I miss Blantons more.

@JeffKendallWeed 2 года назад

Congrats man! I was tempted by the 901 but got scared off by the small suspension and all the big plastic body work. Went 890R instead- hopefully it works out as well as a 901 on the long highway miles! Got a new bike rack ordered up today, should be traveling on it soon!

@trmptdude3 2 года назад

Nice! I have a vstrom right now, and a norden and T7 is something that i've been looking at for more off road stuff.

@ExploreAdventureMoto 2 года назад

Looking forward to the comparison videos!

@charleetho 2 года назад

Oh, I would love the Norden 901! Let me wear out my KLR for a while. Good luck with the new bike.

@MericanAdventures 2 года назад

Ahh Man! You selling us out and selling the KLR? Man I'm just going to have to keep on watching your video's out of spite! Haha Just messing with ya! FYI there are some bikes out there with an awesome off-road abs mode. My BMW R1200GSA has an EnduroPro mode that's suppose to allow you to stop going 60 down a dirt road, like really, really quick and just using the rt hand brake, like you would on pavement. I've seen video's of it in action and it's amazing but I'm too Chicken S to try at that speed just to test it out. LOL. That's the mode I usually run when off-road and you can still drag the rear brake and I've tested it at around 30 and I love it. Your new Yami (I seen the other video) probably has a mode like this. I loved my KLR also, but I also want the gadgets, power, and all the other tech a KLR doesn't have. Have fun on the new bike/bikes!

@irishmike8218 2 года назад

Ben, you will love the T7. I have had one for a year now(50th gift from my cool wife). It’s a blast. Did section 3 of the Washington BDR last year and it was a beast. Hard to pick up so do t fall off lol!

@justsomedude445 2 года назад

WA BDR ? i ride out of Cashmere/Wenatchee WA right on the route

@kawabungah20 2 года назад

Great commentary. Thank you. Good luck with your Norden 901 and the T7! I'm anxious to see your next videos.

@markcollins5026 2 года назад

Man, nice I'm 68, I'll stick with my 2022 KLR, it's great for me !

@msims1250 2 года назад

Well, I have to say, I don’t have a KLR and I don’t really want one. I did watch most of your KLR videos, but mainly just because I like your channel and your content in general. The Tenere and the Norden 901 both are very intriguing to me, so I’ll still be checking out your vids. Man, New Bike Day X 2 is awesome!!

@JeffCorcelius 2 года назад

I'm curious to see which bike you keep longer T7 or Norden.

@Chumbucketsecret 2 года назад

Whichever reliability lets him keep 😉

@Shaun_KM 2 года назад

You lucky bugger! Congrats on getting your hands on the T7 AND the Norden! Looking forward to all the new content.

@michaellloyd7940 2 года назад

Looking forward to your review and thoughts on your T7 and the 901. I think you are making a good content decision. I believe you will enjoy both bikes very much. I'm glad to hear you are trying the Husqvarna/KTM. I have a KTM and a couple of my riding buddies also have Husqvarna and KTM'S and both brands have been very reliable. Since ownership of my KTM I love it!! I still have my Africa Twin and I'm on the fence weather or not to sell it, but for now I'll keep it. Just waiting for the rain and snow to stop and Looking forward to sunny days ahead. Enjoy your new bike and the Husqvarna when it arrives.

@AT2021Rocker 2 года назад

I really liked my heavily modified 2013 klr BUT, wanted no oil burning, more power and some bells and whistles like cruise. Definitely a beginner or purist bike(simple) or easy to work on. My 2021 atas is great, reliable, handles awesome and modern. T7 is nice but very very tall, smallish tank and no cruise.

@TheSocialliberal 2 года назад

Yeah, the T7 is still pretty much unobtainium right now while new KLR's are languishing on lots at every dealersip, at least where I am. So again, kudos to you for being able to score one and a Norden within the same week. Can't wait to see your videos comparing them and comparing them back to the KLR and Africa Twin.

@nateradomski4783 2 года назад

I bought a T7 about 3 weeks ago, went on a trip 150miles asphalt to ride dirt for the weekend, loved it on and off the street. Dropped it a couple times, rookie moves but she is tippy when youre not moving. Highly recommend crash bars ASAP !! Favorite part of the bike is how cool it sounds when you roll off the throttle! and they're super stylish! can't wait to get some luggage for it. Been wondering how hot the bike can get before it starts to get damaged. Found the engine temp up to 230 F a couple times when I was in the dirt going slow (guess i could read the manual eh?)

@davidpoffenbarger3686 2 года назад

We are similar in that it takes me many rides, in various conditions, to decide if I like a motorcycle. I also own an AT and after a year, I agree it is a bit to heavy for me, but I know I'd never be happy on a KLR. I'd own a T7 if they were readily available but not willing to pay the mark-ups on them when the do pop up. Ian over at Big Rock Moto just picked up the 901 and it looks promising. Hopefully you'll contrast the 901 to the AT and I'm looking forward to your reviews on it. Also, learn to use that front brake, it's most of your braking power and will save your life. Keep up the great content Ben, I appreciate you!

@karl7feet 2 года назад

I think you need to be awarded the “James Brown” award (aka “the hardest working man in show business”). You put out so much good content I’m always amazed when I see another video! Here’s to you Ben, the hardest working man on RU-vid!!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Thanks, man. That's so nice

@Ghostrider-71 2 месяца назад

Great video, I picked up my new 2023 KLR 650 Adventure ABS yesterday. Heading out on beautiful day for a nice ride. Thank you for posting.

@davidhanger5795 2 года назад

Since motorcycles are part of your job is it possible to write them off as business expenses?

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Maybe...

@shawnelliott5311 2 года назад

Congratulations on the 901, what options are you selecting? Opps just got the extension that you have changed to the T700. Congratulations. I have had the blessing to ride both the 890 (almost 901) and a T7. Prefer the purchase price and maintenance cost of the T7, but prefer riding the 890. You are very lucky that Oregon has no sales tax, flipping bikes in all other states is painful. Looking forward to Giant Loop and TouraTech. Stay safe and practice locking up the brakes. Considering safety, the traction control can prevent you from a fall, and also cause a fall when left on off road. T7 does not have traction control.

@stevepallister9717 2 года назад

Looking forward to the videos. On my 4th KlR. 2018 highly mod. Grew up racing motocross until the age of 18. Had many bikes, ridden many. Seen Jesus several times. Now in my 50's I find it to be a pleasure to ride and a ton of fun. However, my next bike will be the the T7, when it becomes available to the mortal man. Again, looking forward to the review and videos!

@danwarmke3348 2 года назад

Can’t wait for future content! Thanks again dork

@osimnod 2 года назад

So, your final 15 seconds clarified what I thought was a major dis from your local Yamaha dealer: that the T7 you streamed about recently was a reneging of the "buy" offer and you ended up with the Norden only. Appears you scored on both of them. Have heard great response from riders of them both and looking forward to you camparisons.

@fortheloveofknobs 2 года назад

Looking forward to all of the great content you're going to be making on these two awesome adv bikes!!!

@MotorcyclesOffroad 2 года назад

Not a good financial decision but a great wellness and mind state decision. I bet you feel on top of the world right now, and you deserve it man.

@JeffKendallWeed 2 года назад

It’s not even a bad financial decision. He could sell it for within a few hundred of the purchase price (which is probably $1k more than MSRP) after a few thousand miles. When it costs about $1k/week to rent a motorcycle, it’s an amazing deal to buy something so sought after like the 901. A 901 Sold on AdV rider last week for $16k- tho in a state with sales tax.

@MotorcyclesOffroad 2 года назад

@@JeffKendallWeed dude it was a response to something he said in the video. We don't have to break down the financials.

@justsomedude445 2 года назад

@@MotorcyclesOffroad ill take wellness and state of mind of monetary gain any day

@justsomedude445 2 года назад

@@JeffKendallWeed wow ! i cheap sold my 1090r im still mad at myself i should know better ! but it went to a good home so wtf , diggin the 901 goin for its 1st service next week where they will unlock the 'explorer' mode and swap out all the parts ive gathered , cannot wait

@ronsexton3685 2 года назад

KLR is better than all of those! OMG!!! Can't believe you are doing that! GEEEZE!!!! (just kidding)(shoulda kept and compared! That may have been popular)

@ne-adv 2 года назад

The 901 is about 120lbs more, the T7 is about 100lbs more, than a DR650 (DR is lighter than the KLR), 901 is $7K more expensive, T7 $4k more expensive, same ground clearance, same travel (That's 2" more ground clearance and suspension travel than the KLR). If you had both a DRZ and a DR and had to downsize, you'd be in a quandary. The DR is better on the highway. I think both the 901 and T7 are inferior to the DR because of cost point, weight, and available/cost of farkles. 901 and T7, both stock paper air filter? I didn't see upgrades to the 901 for foam/oiled, the T7 comes paper stock, but there are aftermarket foam/oil, but, except for the aftermarket 901 rally tower, I never really had an interest in the 901. Or the T7. Wouldn't want to fail a water crossing with a paper air filter. Foam/oil makes it a dual sport. And they are both, the 901 and T7, water cooled. DR is air/oil cooled. All the DR needs is a 20ltr acerbis tank, bash plate, and crash bars, and a suspension upgrade. You could buy two DRs for the 901's sticker price. And the T7? A cheaper bike than the 901. But the hype is out there for the T7 and the 901, so you'll get likes for your reviews. And your reviews are honest, so a T7 or a 901, to ride and review, makes cents.

@gregschulz2946 Год назад

A year ago I bought 2 of the klr650 adv models. One for me, one for my wife. Due to several events throughout the year we missed being able to take them out for some extended riding. We just got back from 8 days of riding at Big Bend in south Texas. We rode about 350 miles of what were called non maintained 4wd roads. Regretted trying some, but we made it, without any crashes. Things we like: fuel capacity, dependable, easy to ride. Dislikes: a little tall for my wife, wish we could lower a couple inches, just a bit heavy. Overall we enjoy them. This is our first adventure/ dual sport motorcycle.

@wizardmoto 2 года назад

You now have the two most hyped ADVs of the past year in your garage. Hard work paying off man, congrats! Super stoked for the content to come with these!

@dwightbernheimer331 2 года назад

10,000 over MSRP???... That dealer is looking to have a serious problem down the road... Just sayin'...

@mart7404 2 года назад

Way to go Dork, The Husky is so much nicer looking than the KTM in my opinion. I’d also suggest a Moto Guzzi V85TT. Somehow these are available? Mine is the perfect compliment (for me) to use alongside my DR-400Zs. I too was looking for the T7. The MG is somewhere between the KLR and the Norden901. Super simple engine, traction control, ABS, shaft drive, 6 speeds. Blah blah blah. Anyway, sounds like you now have your hands full with potential review bikes, but one day you should at least give the V85TT a look see. If you’re ever down here in Colorado you can take “Lucy the Guzzi” (V85) for a test.Blaze on.

@SB-fe4gt Год назад

Just install a 16T front sprocket and a 38T rear sprocket on your DRZ along with a Bajaworx Windscreen and you can cruise at 80 mph on the highway AND ride off road. KLR is way too heavy to leave the pavement...the "300 pound rule" says any bike that is going to leave the pavement should not weigh more than 300 pounds and it is a good rule especially for newer riders.

@crashalexander7232 2 года назад

T7 Was the bike i wanted also .....searched a 700 mi radius found one and the general manager had taken the last T7 as his demo and refused to sell it.....so i was forced to go in a different direction tested the AT and just to bulky so went towards enduro with Husky 701 AGAIN NONE IN A 500MI RADIUS.. then i found the 2021 BETA 500RRS and it was in a dealer near my enduro farm in MO so i pulled the trigger and i have been 110% satisfied and when T7 comes avail i will be ready. maybe T9 by then? turbo.T7...TT7..lol

@broosewee 2 года назад

I can't believe you roped us into your channel with the KLR and all the praise, then all of a sudden you get a T7 and a Husqy... and totally redeem yourself!!!!!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

lol

@laszlon.285 Год назад

..I wish I would be able to buy your bike, but it is just like a dream. Gone I am 67 years old with 67k mile of KLR 1 st gen and running so far like a clockwork. My only problem is that I can't work on it no place no tools and totally depending on shops. I have a fair amount of rust already on it, specially front wheel spikes, grill and driving stick ( handlebar) I dropped it few times but only during dismount, recently my lowering assy. Bolt fell out and dragged me to the ground at the parking lot. I love this bike from the first site, has stronger suspension, doohickey done, and running without vibration at higher speeds of 75/80. My mind is on a new gen but heart with what I do have. Retired with low income, looking for almost new but even less than MSRP. And I must love it as I do this one.

@eddale5557 2 года назад

Do you have unlimedted to waiste money on bikes? First the African twin, then KLRM you say was SO great and now you sell it? and now the Tenere wil be SO great for how long 3 months? then sell that too lol my advice buy a Triumph 900 rally pro then you will be done! and then do the camping stuff full time in stead! :) For me i buying a mc for life not for maybe 2-3 months lol!

@212driller 2 года назад

I don't blame you. I felt the dr650 I had was the perfect balance of power and capability (and light by today's standards). The more I ride, the more I realize I need a dual sport and a road or adventure bike. The problem with adventure bikes is they are so insanely expensive nowadays. Still hoping for a 400-500cc unicorn bike. Until then my dr350 is great. 6spd, hwy speed no problem, light and torquey!

@itsallabouttheridekeepingi4449 2 года назад

Well they do suck , under powered , overweight and basically STILL an old KLR with bolt on fuel injection and ABS . I’m not really sure who this bike would be good for ? Ok Tall beginner riders or older tall riders but that s it .

@HeartAE86 2 года назад

I’m a husky owner , but owned my fair share of Japanese bikes as well. I will say this, the KLR taught you how to offroad, the Husky will teach you how to work on bikes and maintain them..... a lot more then you want. Fair warning lol, I love Husky’s but the high powered Euro bikes are finicky. It’s not the dead nuts reliability the Japanese bikes have. You are going to have to keep on top of the husky. Hopefully it treats you well... PS... mine left me sit 9 hours away from home

@mattbarrois8675 2 года назад

Dork is going to start driving Porsche and riding bmw soon. THE END IS NEAR! THE END IS NEAR!!!!

@justsomedude445 2 года назад

i just bought a new Husqvarna Norden 901 , traded down from a ktm1090r for something lighter , only have 632 miles on it thus far , yup the market is insane i sold my 1090r way too cheap by the looks of things , this is my 5th KTM , welcome to the club that appreciates performance.... looking forward to your take on the diff , i did try to talk myself into a 700Tenere' for the lower running cost and maintenance overall , rode my friends a few times but just couldnt no offence to anyone who has one and loves it , i would not be happy with it , you will love the handling of that 901 it feels like its half the size and weight of my 1090r which was set up pretty well , i cant wait for proper springs to be available that really outta really make it light on its feet

@zurnie 2 года назад

Your local dealer is smoking crack. The Kawi dealer here has 3 or more KLRs on hand at any given moment. Look forward to your Husky vids. Not a fan of the T7. My roomie has a Super Tenere. I like it. The T7 just seems too light for me. (mostly road miles for me.)

@robpinter5431 2 года назад

MADTV in Australia will be bringing out a test video of the Norden soon, they say it makes a great Adventure bike that is more refined than the KTM. How exciting you have a T7.....

@larrylund1138 2 года назад

Wow good choice. I thought you might go for the Triumph 900 adventure pro but that might be to similar to the Africa Twin. The Norden 901 is a great choice. I know Ian from Big Rock Moto seems to love his.

@MrEtnorb 2 года назад

In Australia you can only get ABS equipped bikes apart from enduro/race bikes. It is one reason why the DR can’t be sold here anymore.

@joethompson297 2 года назад

The Norden looks like a great choice, especially if it's actually available!

@lovelessissimo 2 года назад

It's really too bad Kawasaki didn't put the Versys 650 engine in the new KLR, and call it the Versys 650X.

@GetitFixxed 2 года назад

Just bought a KLR after not having a bike for 20 years. Will move up after I get accustomed to riding again. I feel like a beginner again.

@THE-SHOP 2 года назад

Wow look at that Blue! Love it.

@chuckwolf3221 2 года назад

I really like the KLR 650 up to the point it has 45 HP. I really have to question the decision to put such a low powered motor in a off road bike.

@TimRHillard 2 года назад

Hey brother, on buying two bikes, all I can say is that in my life I have spent all my money on women, motorcycles and guitars... The rest I just wasted!

@bullsharkdb 2 года назад

A man is the one that recoignise and addresses his limitations and move on to improve. Saying what you said, while telling the incident with a non abs thing, just makes you look a good human being. we all have been in those situations of panic, and certainly technology can help us to avoid nasty moments. ABS should be part of any motorcycle with the option of disconnect it Cheers from argentina! Note : what a change of events, lucky you, The Tenere 700 is one of my favorite motorcycles indeed, enjoy it!!!!

@antoniorios3856 2 года назад

I first saw the T7 in Fortnines video, which dropped a while ago should've bought one at that time, the markups are ridiculous.

@jbrbr8421 2 года назад

LOL! Just yankin’ yer chain a bit. Good video and sense of humor!

@bradleynelson3571 2 года назад

The Nordin 901 is an 890R that looks good. I totally get it. Just really love my 850GSA.

@hiltonmcconnell2563 2 года назад

I have the KTM 390 Adventure and have 10,000 Km and not a problem with it. You just have to get the ones made in India.

@knappdaddy 2 года назад

I love your honesty and willingness to do what’s best for your channel !! Have loved the KLR videos but can’t wait to see the new stuff !! A lot of other channels get stale but not yours !!

@BikesnBBQ 2 года назад

Awesome stuff, I was actually thinking you were going to go for one of those new Ducati Desert jobbers. Either way its all good. It doesn’t matter what you ride because Bigfoots don’t discriminate.

@TraveladvRajanSRai 2 года назад

Husq is exact same as ktm jus colors. Before they had diff specs n balancers. Lol diff tuning. Gas gs also

@jimhackney4727 2 года назад

Excellent decision. I look forward to your comparison of the T7 and the Norden.

@kananrolsen 2 года назад

You talking about the guy in sublimity? He dropped the price down to 16999

@eddie5270 2 года назад

Nice!…We appreciate ALL the different experiences with different bikes that your sharing with us!…Thx!👌👍😉

@JayShermanFJC 2 года назад

Try having a 21 Pan America special and a 17 KLR, everyday it is a tough decision on which one to ride.

@heithwatkins 2 года назад

Id rather keep the KLR......... Why leave what's good and go to what's bad?

@spencerAce 2 года назад

Congrats! I gotta say I was on the brink to get a KLR cause I had a deposit on a T7 sitting there for so long. Fortunately I decided for the T7 and I finally got it delivered last month. I'm absolutely loving it!

@john_anders 2 года назад

daaang! thats a juicy little nugget at the end of the vid. thanks for posting!

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Thanks for watching all the way to the end 😉

@dannyvan5792 2 года назад

i hope you can sell the klr 650 considering all the problems whit that inginne .seen on you tube . i jous to have a klr , 650 verry difficul to sell .

@ericashwell1392 2 года назад

Thank you for investing Enough time to do great content and then moving on to a different bike for the same reason. Your coverage of the KLR has helped steer my decisions for ADV riding. I’m on the list for a CRF 300 rally but I feel I would’ve jumped the gun to a KLR without your content, so thank you for doing what you do and I’m glad to see you’ll be getting on a different bike to review for us.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I'm happy to hear my stuff has been useful!

@Liberty4Ever 2 года назад

Looking forward to the Tenere and Norden videos. Sounds like you'll have an awesome 2022 riding season. Thanks in advance for sharing it with us.

@unclebadger597 2 года назад

I hope you signed that KLR somewhere inconspicuous. It would be kind of dope to own an authentic pre-owned DITR bike might be a collector's item someday 😄

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

The new owner is a subscriber so he's gonna appreciate that aspect I'm sure

@L--Z 2 года назад

Seriously good idea, perhaps a letter of provenance to go with the bike...

@shartpampers 2 года назад

Yeah, did you autograph the KLR for the new owner? That's a great idea!

@SamiNami 2 года назад

Some people learn the easy way, others the hard way haha. Good luck, hope you don't get one with a lemon engine. EDIT: Oh you got a T7 gratz.

@justsomedude445 2 года назад

what issues did yours have ??

@jordesign 2 года назад

I just knew you were going to say Norden. Definitely my next bike, if I can find one.

@OverPenAdventures 2 года назад

Choice is good, and you got some good ones to choose from! I really wanted a T7 when they released but find myself enjoying the 1090 back up plan (le sigh) quite alot as well. Enjoy dude!

@Joe04100 2 года назад

ABS or not, if you don't grab the front brake in a panic situation, ABS is no help.

@soilsmanadv6673 2 года назад

The new bikes will allow all of us to see how the gadget ho likes the gadgets vs the simple just abs no rider modes but the dead simple parallel twin!

@kenkirk8751 2 года назад

Wow, Enjoy the T7. Seems like the KLR purchase was a click bait to attract the KLR community. The one you respectfully remarked was a very inclusive group. Can't deny that the T7 is a different level bike compared to the KLR. Can you tell I'm a KLR owner

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

I've been pretty up front since the beginning about how I bought the KLR to try out and make content on until I could get a T7. I literally said it in the video I made when I bought it.

@the_E4_Mafia 2 года назад

You and your channel have an identity problem, not a lack of content problem. You need to decide are you a bike review channel , are you a camping channel, what kind of channel are you? Because seriously if I go to watch one of your videos I have no idea what I’m gonna get and that’s a problem for me, and I’m sure many other viewers. You need to develop some “sticktoitivness” , some follow through, you need to commit to something , and any woman will tell you six months is not a commitment. You say you know all about the KLR, well in my opinion you don’t know squat about the KLR because you’ve only had it six months, live with a bike for three or four years then you’ll really know about it.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Did I say I know everything about the KLR or did I say I have six months experience with it? I've never claimed to know shit about anything, because I don't.

@johnbeck2170 2 года назад

Funny how another vlogger that always points to T-7s as a better alternative to the KLR, went on in another video to trash the T-7 about its shortcomings. Funny how incestuous paid motorcycle vloggers are. They seem to generate controversy for more views and, for the inevitable bucks that follow. And, all you seem to hear is negativity about the lower dollar bikes, and with the upper dollar bikes there is a euphoria. Duh??? So sick of this obvious game, and the manufactured drama that keeps people watching. As Dr. Thomas Sowell, the Hoover Institution economist, says, there are trade offs with choices; never a perfect solution. And vloggers just can’t seem to lead with that caveat. But intentionally, I’m sure, because it takes out the excitement and even the authority of the vlogger. Right, Dork In The Road? Like we’re hanging on every word you say. All the way to when you pivot in another direction. For ratings, I’m sure.

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

Yeah or people just change their minds sometimes? Not everything is a conspiracy. I barely have time and capacity to keep putting out 2 videos a week, let alone to play 4 dimensional chess pretending to like things to manipulate non existent "ratings."

@rhettratt5830 2 года назад

he's not buying a ktm, he's buying a blue ktm. 🤗

@davidc1961utube 2 года назад

Based on my own (limited) experiences, including several diaper-fillers, I will never buy another bike without ABS and fuel injection. ABS has definitely saved an ER visit twice on my Himalayan, and that is a very basic ABS system. Fuel injection allows me to ride from the coast over the Andes to the Amazon here in Ecuador without any issues or fiddling or re-jetting or any of that. Being able to switch off the ABS to the real wheel is obviously a big plus off road. The two hottest bikes in one garage! I am jealous, and eager to see your experiences and hear your opinions. Big Rock Moto had the T7 recently, and is riding the 901 now, so having both of you weigh in will be interesting. Cheers!

@MrEtnorb 2 года назад

Ian from Big Rock sold his Norden. I understand he had problems with a blown shock, not sure if that was a factor.

@pixelmartyr8532 2 года назад

I had a 2009 KLR. I'm a tall guy. 6'2". I would not buy another one. Terrible in the wind, terrible off-road. It's too tall, the gas tank is too big, making it very top-heavy. Picking it up after dumping it is not that easy. Especially off-road, on wet pavement or gravel. Most of the time I could never touch both feet on the uneven ground off-road. On the pavement, in perfect weather, its so much fun. It's great, I love it. But that's not what I bought it for. I know of no dealership where you can test drive the bike off-road. If I had, I probably never would've never bought it. I'm not a politically correct person and there is nothing wrong with a little criticizing. After all, safety is a consideration. I was told it was an off-road bike made for the street. It's not. It's maybe made for the track, for the maintained dirt road and the pavement. Not the trail. As for the pavement, not so much for that either. More so for the corn field, the island, the small town. Definitely not the highway and not in the wind. I couldn't ride it if the wind was over 14MPH. It turns into a kite.

@laszlon.285 Год назад

I had the chance to ride it into 45 mile cross wind, puffing more or less, I had the same feeling, drove slow to avoid being rolled over, at night with low visibility. I was happy that did not stopped and continued, sometime tilting the bike 20 degrees to avoid falling. It is a tall bike, not for beginners for sure.

@pokeyrebel3730 2 года назад

Anxious to see the T7 content. That said I'd like your impression on a CB 500 X and if you want tech I don't think there's another bike with more tech than the H-D PanAm. Would love to get your take on both. New too the channel and if there's info about either you've done I'll find it but I'm guessing it's not something you've really considered. Keep up the good work. 👍👍

@DorkintheRoad 2 года назад

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