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Kawasaki KLX 300 2+ year review | Did I make the right choice?

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Join me on an exhilarating ride through the scenic North Georgia mountains as I share my two-year experience riding the versatile KLX 300 dual-sport motorcycle. In this video, I will answer the following questions. Did the KLX live up to my expectations? Do I have any regrets buying it? What are my likes and dislikes with this motorcycle? And ultimately, if I made the right decision buying this bike vs. the Honda CRF 300L which I was also considering when I bought the KLX 300.
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17 авг 2024

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@kevinphillips5983 4 месяца назад

Hey Brother! I just purchased a 2024 klx300 dual sport as my 1st bike. I have 36 miles on it and the power feels good.

@theEHWAZ 4 месяца назад

Hello and congrats on the new KLX! It’s a great first bike to develop your riding and also to grow into. A very capable machine. Cheers

@kaleolll5374 Месяц назад

Stuck between a CRF300L and a KLX300 I’m 6’3, 225 so I want something a little taller and with some power because near me is all hills. Luckily, though I just plan on using it for in city commutes… and the occasional backroads. Both seem decent . Good vid man.

@zr2trackerjoe 3 месяца назад

Ive got 13k on my 2021. I made all the power mods, stiffer spring for my weight etc. been a fantastic bike. 13t front sprocket made a huge difference on trails but took away from my road exp. Been a great bike. I highly recommend at a minimum the secondary throttle plate removal. It is free and makes an instant difference in response.

@theEHWAZ 2 месяца назад

Good to know! Thanks for sharing your experience, the 13t front sprocket change and secondary throttle plate removal. Cheers

@josephthornton8560 4 месяца назад

I have admired and desired the KTM 350. But for the price, I will probably never be able to justify it. I have watched all of your KLX videos and if you keep making them, I will still be here.

@theEHWAZ 4 месяца назад

Thanks! Temping and expensive but double the price doesn't mean double the bike or at least I can't imagine so. Cheers.

@user-dv7hb2sc9m Месяц назад

Honestly speaking, no matter what bike we buy & especially if it's a Japanese manufacturer, it'll be reliable & serve the purpose plus last a long time. I'm here LQQKing for a 1st bike in over 20 yrs & I see a guy below who chose this bike. We have too many choices... lol, Dual Sport bikes require we determine our Intent for the bike & the money we can spend. Top speeds come into this & I can't get around needing to use Interstate Roads @ 75mph. But I can go 70mph just so it's not a high revving vibration that kill the bike. Of my bike choices, it leaves about 4 that will meet my needs, not wants. Big difference in wants vrs needs but this KLX 300(all versions) are on my radar, 6 speeds helps based on my road needs. I think Kawasaki has done a good job on this bike, the other 6speed 300 I am looking at is the Honda 300L Rally version. Money is tight so as I save I'll be researching in depth to make the right decision for me..... I think you really can't go wrong buying this bike. peace

@butterytoast4836 3 месяца назад

I was going for a 300L but ended up with a 450RL. No regrets there, I absolutely love my bike. I’m not sure if the KLX does it, but my bike does track how many gallons of fuel I’ve burned. So it’s easy for me to keep track of my fuel level. I am looking to get a TE 300 from Husqvarna and get it plated for my state eventually.

@brianrahuba6919 3 месяца назад

Get the 350 it's already street legal, and you get all those 600 miles oil changes still to do . Fun fun fun .

@butterytoast4836 3 месяца назад

@@brianrahuba6919 would still want a 2 stroke. 350 would be nice though.

@brianrahuba6919 3 месяца назад

@butterytoast4836 Yeah, I do very little street riding these days . Gave up, my Harley . It's ok, though. I went through the seasons, but way too many funerals and among other things . I have a 1990 DR350s in its glory . Lol . It's definitely a better trail bike than the 300 being Kawasaki or Honda. See, carbs don't bother me . Keep those electronics . Yeah, fuel injection is nice when you have power . See here my retarded thinking . 1st here my age 56 soon to be 57 . Look what my choices were . No rider aids, no abs and the suspension was more for the bike than it was for us well it was always for the wheels to stay connected to the ground more than saving our skeleton.... Two strokes are to probmatic for me vs the lightweight and performance for me . Being well was 340pds now down to 255ish . So hurdleling myself through the air wasn't on my agenda on a small bike that was truly for what a 178 pds rider ? I never liked the DRZ in any trim . How the DRZ is a better bike than the DR I just don't get it . A couple of extra ponies but here take a 5speed and extra weight ? I can see putting money into these 300s for the suspensions bug a 14k bikes plus and still have weak suspensions . Well for me it would have to be the Honda . Due to how Honda bounced up the extra 50cc compared to the Kawasaki . Kawasaki stroked their motor where as Honda displaced the piston . So it will be cheaper to pull more power from the Honda due it still can be stroked and bored . Yeah you can still.bore the kawasaki but it will cost more money to do so and both still have weak motors if you ask me. Trail riding is more for me . Motocross at my age is like, nah, Im good . My DR350s still runs great. it gets me everywhere a Beta/KTM/HUSKY . The 450L I just don't understand that electronic crap . I wouldn't even want it at any level. To my understanding, after paying what like 13k 14k for a bike that won't run well till you remap the funking thing . Freaking junk . Look, thumpers didn't change too much from the 80ies . Really, the duel sports didn't really change too much, did they . Besides injection systems and computers . Really, there are no major gains if we are talking off-rode riding . Most duel sports got heavier with the same horsepower . Please tell me where the performance is ? Right, very little . Trail riding, I don't need a bike that wants meth all the time is nicer when trail riding .....

@butterytoast4836 3 месяца назад

@@brianrahuba6919 it is unfortunate that just about every high end dual sport requires the ECU and pipe to be upgraded to actually bring the bike to where it should be despite those machines already being $10,000+. I’m not one to sell often so I plan on keeping my 450RL for quite a while, if not forever. So I didn’t mind the upgrades I was putting in. Eventually I will be buying a simple air cooled single cylinder 4 stroke to have something that’ll never die. I hope to have a few bikes a couple years from now.

@nigel2447 2 месяца назад

The KLX300 is great for what it is, but if you plan to do a lot of tough trails then think about a high end dual sport. I own the 300, got back into bikes a few years ago because my kid wanted to learn to ride. Bought a KLX230 and a KLX300. We did a ton of mixed riding, I then found myself mainly riding trails. I put good on tires, racetech valve kit, PCFC/secondary throttle removal, 14/46 sprockets, bars, pegs. Made it much better on the trails. Finally I broke down and bought a dirt bike. A Beta 200rr. Obviously night and day off road performance, do not regret getting the Beta other than at 56 I am getting a little banged up from being a tad zealous, but man is it fun. All the Euro dual sports seem to be street legal dirt bikes, I have ridden a few. Get a 350 if you are looking to replace the 300, the big displacements are not as trail friendly.

@theEHWAZ 2 месяца назад

Thanks for comment and sharing your experience. Sounds like a good range of bikes you were able to try out. I rented a few true dirt bikes that were set up for hard enduro and man what a difference, just soak up the terrain. Cheers

@machupikachu1085 Месяц назад

Good info. Thanks! I would suggest you look into a used Dr.Z as your next bike. When you can ride that thing to the bleeding edge of its limitations, then it may be KTM time. That will take quite a while tho. Cheers!

@MotorcyclesOffroad 4 месяца назад

Hey man. Almost at 1k subs, So close. Some advice, youtube really cares about the first 30 seconds. Try to get some words in the first 30 and something that will keep people interested. This way youtube stretches the reach to new potential subs.

@theEHWAZ 3 месяца назад

Thank you, that's excellent feedback and makes sense. I'm learning my way through the YT journey and adapting along the way. I'm working on my next video so it's timely feedback. Thanks!

@MotorcyclesOffroad 3 месяца назад

@@theEHWAZ No problem man, I have been at this for almost 3 years so I have been really looking into growing my channel myself.

@MotorcyclesOffroad 3 месяца назад

@@theEHWAZ Also if you go to the video itsself in Studio, look under analitcis while in that videos page it will show you something like "66% of viewers are still watching at around the 0:30 mark"

@theEHWAZ 3 месяца назад

I just looked at that stat. Will be interesting to compare it to future ones with a proper intro. After reading your comment it dawned on me that my best performing video had an intro in the very beginning. Appreciate the feedback. Cheers!

@joshdoddadbod 4 месяца назад

After the ecu reflash I am very happy with my klx300.

@theEHWAZ 3 месяца назад

Nice, I've seen a few YT vids with the ECU upgrade and it appears to improve the performance significantly.

@joshdoddadbod 3 месяца назад

@@theEHWAZ It does, you notice a significant power increase throughout the range. Imo for the 350 bucks us it's well worth it.

@jwaller1327 4 месяца назад

How did the Husky 450 feel with regards to vibration? When I had a KLX300, I got the opportunity to ride a KTM EXC 500 a couple times. It had the power and was lighter than the KLX300 but vibrated like crazy everywhere. In pegs, in the seat, in the handlebar. I just couldn't get comfortable with it. It was like riding a jackhammer. When I went for more power, I went with a CRF450L and then dumped more money in it getting the bike to run like I wanted it to, getting an aftermarket ecu and all that. But the Honda was smoother, much smoother than the KTM. It doesn't weigh much less than the KLX300 and still doesn't have a gas gauge, but the suspension and power make it a great upgrade. I have the Honda for my light ADV/dual sport and a Beta XTrainer for gnarly stuff. Best of both worlds. If you get the opportunity, don't miss a Beta demo day. The 350RS and 390RS are both better for woods than the KLX300 or CRF450L. Both have very linear power and are super easy to ride, and are also much lighter than the KLX. I don't know if they have gas gauges!

@theEHWAZ 3 месяца назад

The Husky 450 was surprisingly smooth but the owner did a lot of work on the bike including suspension, Rekluse clutch, and upgraded handlebar and riser. The KTM 500 vibrates significantly more than the KLX 300 in the handlebars, seat, and footpegs confirmed after riding it. And with all the extra money one pays for those bikes you are correct, they do not come with a fuel gauge so it must not be as relevant as I initially thought. I haven't ridden a Beta yet but have a few friends who do and love them. I'll try to test one out on a demo day. You have a good mix of bikes, it's interesting that once the off-road motorcycle riding bug bites we realize we need more than one to enjoy the different types of off-road riding available. Cheers.

@butterytoast4836 3 месяца назад

Your 450RL does track how much gas it burns. I use that to keep track of my fuel level. Just cycle to it on your cluster and then reset it whenever you fill up with gas.

@leanit5756 3 месяца назад

I had two EXC500Fs. I just couldn't come to terms with the horrible engine vibration, even through I tried twice. Same deal with my CRF450L. Vibrated just as bad. Sold it too for that same reason. I have couple each of DR650Ss, DRZ400s, KTM 690 SMs, XTs, and even a XL500 back in the day, and their vibration levels were just fine. To get a fuel injected bike I decided "to settle" for a KLX300 (2024). So far at least, I like it. I am just wondering if I will be able to live with the low power output. Other than that though, it seems like a really nice and well-rounded bike.

@akiuliano Месяц назад

Excellent post

@theEHWAZ Месяц назад

Thank you!

@Adv_Lee 4 месяца назад

awesome video i justed picked up a 22 klx300 cant wait to get out on it. Are you running stock tires and stock gearing?

@theEHWAZ 4 месяца назад

Congrats! You will love it. I am running stock gearing but changed my tires. The front is Shinko MX216 Series Tire 90/100-21 (Fat Tyre) (57R) Tube Type and the rear is Tusk Dsport Adventure Tire 120/90-18 (65R) Tube Type. I'm very happy with these tires. They work well in the wet slippery GA clay and the rear lasts.

@johnmclaughlin4802 3 месяца назад

👍

@Fly_Away_2 4 месяца назад

I have to disagree about ABS on a bike. It nearly killed me. Due to dropping off the pavement down onto a gravel parking lot, the ABS thought I was on ice and would not engage the brakes - so I had NONE! I will not own a bike that has ABS that I can't turn off, now.

@theEHWAZ 4 месяца назад

Yikes, sorry to hear that and glad you are ok. ABS saved me twice on my KTM 790 but on asphalt. I turn it off when I'm off-road or on gravel roads where it hurts more than it helps. I had to hit both front and back breaks hard to avoid rear ending a car that slammed on it's breaks and if I didn't have ABS I would have slid right into or under the car. The bike stopped without me dropping it or sliding. Data is on the side of ABS however, for off-road or dual sport bikes I would only have it if I am able to turn it off which the Honda allows. Also my KTM 790 allows me to turn it off. Thanks for the comment. Cheers

@Fly_Away_2 4 месяца назад

@@theEHWAZ Yeah. I went from "on road" to "off road" and I think that fooled the ABS. I guess nothing is perfect.

@leesops710 4 месяца назад

I got the 2023 CRF300L would went with the KLX300 but Kaw. Was 1,400 more not worth it to me for a 1% better suspension that being said really can't go wrong with either one. Really went to buy the KTM300 but dealer wanted 12,000 OTD funny dealer had half the show room floor full of used 2022 and 2023 KTM300 low hours hmmmmm KTM not what they use to be I guess. Thx for video.

@theEHWAZ 4 месяца назад

Hello. Both bikes have their trade offs and you really can’t go wrong either way. It all depends on rider preferences. I’m glad both companies are making these very capable and fair priced bikes. Cheers

@shaymtbrider7244 3 месяца назад

Did u change sprockets for single track? I suspected didn’t change them for single track

@theEHWAZ 2 месяца назад

No, but based on what I've read in recent comments, sounds like changing the front sprocket can make a big difference.

@BELAIR2000 4 месяца назад

I had 3 other klx's dula sports 250's & 300 now. I have a question for you, when the low gas light goes on how many miles can you go before it is dry? As I never tried.. thank you

@theEHWAZ 3 месяца назад

The light goes on when you have approx. .6 gallons left. It all depends on the speed and type of riding. When I'm on asphalt I calculated approx. 40 miles, off-road approx. 30 or less if I'm at high RPMs. I only ran it dry once and recall approx 43 miles from when the light goes on but I"m going off memory. When the light goes on I reset my trip milage to keep an eye on approx. how many miles I have left.

@localresident7826 Месяц назад

You would have likely been happier with the DRZ400.

@phantomshtter Месяц назад

They both come with crap suspension. The Kawi just costs $500 more for adjustable crap suspension.😅 Upgrading the Honda's suspension to a far superior setup costs $700. The Honda is far superior off the showroom floor in literally every other aspect: Brand reputation and reliability, research, design and engineering experience, styling, performance (makes better power with less cc's) stellar gearbox, superior steering geometry, lower center of gravity, better and more features, existence of an aftermarket... It's a no brainer. I guess if this review is geared towards people who don't intend to spend another dollar on their bike other than fluids and maintenance then... okay.🤷 Otherwise the Honda is factually the better bike.

@theEHWAZ Месяц назад

I hear you however I disagree with your statement that the Kawa has "crap" suspension. It's not that bad out of the box, and with proper adjustments for rider weight, it's pretty decent. This is based on my 2+ years of riding the KLX on road, dirt, single track, ruts, mud, rocks, you name it I road it there. Reviews also agreed including those from Rider Magazine and Cycle World where pro riders critiqued the bike's suspension. Also, most riders don't want to buy a bike and then spend more money on whole new suspension for these lower cost models. I also wonder if you are including the cost of suspension installation? A good quality adjustable rear shock alone can cost over $500. My video is a non-brand-biased experience-based review. I don't lean towards any Japanese or European brand but I understand Honda is a much more popular brand with a very large fan base. You sound like a Honda fan? 😉. Both bikes are good and have their pros and cons but neither one is "superior" over the other.

@machupikachu1085 Месяц назад

How's that flimsy Honda subframe working out for ya?