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New 2023 KLR owner here. I have riden towards the end of the day and dusk and I have used my high beam during this time. It seems that the high beam hits the bottom of the trees (higher than low beam) and needs to be adjusted. Have you had to adjust your high beam?

I didn’t know Hank Hill rode motorcycles let alone a KLR! lol, you sound exactly like him. I bought a 2023 KLR 650 Adventure ABS last month and have been learning and loving it. I am trying to extend my distance to work up to an Iron Butt Association ride. Great video and thank you for posting.

What was the Garmin GPS part number?

I have been wanting to do an iron butt out to see my parents since I got my klr last year but haven't been able to afford it yet but as soon as I can I am going to do it from central Texas to Las Vegas Nevada. This video reminded me to put rain gear on the list thank you

Got me one for my 2022 klr 650 adventure too

You know, I never thought about the headlights. I'm a pretty heavy fella, 6'3" 280lbs without gear. I get people flashing me all the time because of my headlights. I checked with your method, my headlights were WAY too high, and my high beams were, as you stated, were up in the trees! I'm a new rider (less than 6 months). I have adjusted things and I haven't had the same problem sense! Thank you for all the information! Great video!

Have a 2013 KLR , bought it new . Going to the Hills in South Dakota for a week and a half of September riding. I did Montana and Wyoming with it on and off road and it did great great! Ran great at 10,000 ft also. Built like a tank !

Hey man u still kickin? Been awhile since I seen a vid. I finally bought a '24 KLR ADV in matte blue, glad I waited for that color. Love it!

On any ride, focus on the journey more than the destination. That will help you enjoy the whole trip in general. BUT, I also understand that if you HAVE to be somewhere. TIME It accordingly. I'm a new owner of a '24 KLR650 Adventure model. I wont ever try to go over 70 on it unless I have to pass. At least that what is what I will TRY to do.

Not sure about your area, but around me if someone flashes their highbeams at you it typically means they're letting you go. I would have cars pulling out in front of me constantly if I flashed them like that.

Hola y gracias por el video. Te escribo desde España. Tengo una KLR 650 del 2008. Y soy experto en motocicletas. En mi opinion parece que Kawasaki despidio a sus mejores ingenieros. El nuevo modelo es realmente una catastrofe de rediseño de una moto que funcionaba muy bien, pero que ya necesitaba cambios muy importantes. Han cometido innumerables errores de diseño, han quitado laa cosas que si estaban bien y han puesto muchas cosas muy mal. No entiendo como los altos directores y presidente de Kawasaki no tienen verguenza ajena por estafar a miles de motoristas que han confiado en su marca y venden un nuevo modelo que en mi opinion es una autentica Basura. Yo como experto en preparacion y diseño de motos podria realizar la mejor trail del mundo si tubiese apoyo financiero sobre la base de una KLR 650 modelos desde 2008 al 2018. Y cuando digo la mejor no hablo de un diseño mas; si no de una moto imbatible en todos los sentidos. El mundo esta lleno de cretinos y es una triste noticia ver como han destruido la que considero la mejor moto del mundo. Si la KLR 650 Salio al mercado en 1987 kawasaki deberia pensar en evolucionar su diseño. Y si ya no tienen buenos ingenieros es muy facil hacer las cosas bien, tan solo deberian preguntar a los cientos de miles de motoristas que tienen una KLR sobre que mejorarian. Por dar algunos ejemplos. 1. Hacer un chasis de aluminio 7075 con sub chasis desmontable. 2. Un motor con una carrera mas larga para incrementar mucho mas el par en bajos. 3. Añadir una sexta velocidad esto es realmente necesario. 4. Mejorar la estabilidad de la moto en alta velocidad. 5. Alargar distancia del asiento. 6. Poner un nuevo sistema de carburador hibrido que permite una inyeccion mecanica y no electronica. 6. Quitar absolutamente toda la electrónica. 7. Mejorar al 100% la aerodinamica. 8. Modificar las cadenas de distribucion y del equlibrador por correas dentadas. 9. Poner doble bujia para que el piston queme mas homogeneamente el combustible. 10. Dar una opcion de moto hibrida que pueda funcionar con propano. 11. Cambiar el deposito de combustible y colocarlo debajo del asiento, asi se podria colocar el filtro de aire y componentes de gas debajo de un falso deposito. 12. Poner luces de emergencia. 13. Mejorar al 100% todo el cuadro de relojes. Con rpm, nivel de combustible, presión de aceite, velocimetro y temperatura del agua. 14. Mejorar al 100% todo el sistema de refrigeracion con doble radiador y sistema automatico de control de temperatura. 15. Mejorar el asiento en estética y ergonomia. Bien algunos deben pensar que esto costaria mucho dinero y no necesariamente. Soy el inventor Luis Burgos un saludo.

Awesome

A cjt7 jeep with 2 wheels

The colour is great. Unfortunately, the video wasn't very good. Repeated close-ups and no full bike shots. I couldn't see the whole effect of the red against the bike. Cheers

I really like the style of this rain gear. Just wondering tho, how well it fits over protective gear? Is it best to size up? Thanks for sharing!

Your video is a saving grace. Unbelievably annoying how Honda does things on this vintage. I hear the newer models are easier. I didn’t realize my accessory outlet didn’t come with the full harness. Just the first pig tail, so after tearing everything apart, I ended up just tying it in directly to the battery. Your video was great though so thanks.

Great video. I never thought about the difference between Snell and DOT. I did buy a good Shoei full face helmet though. I also wear all the riding gear on my Adventure bike as well with my Can Am Spyder 3-wheeler which most people riding 3 wheelers don't have much gear at all. I guess they think they can't have an accident. Good luck with the new job. I'm retired and I am thinking about getting me a part time job to help get things paid off. Keep them videos coming.

I have the same klr I went from ni to Athens ga not one problem. All yeses no complaints that's a eight hundred mile plus mile trip mine you I have all heavy crash guards and skid plate and hand guards heavy inner tubes and motoz tractionater tires all heavy stuff and heavy battery

Did affect your throttle adjustment?

Stay and go easy.

Heck yea, I’d stay it’s a beautiful area!

Once outdoors always stay.

Just found this video, and while I am looking at a 2016 KLR 650, I am wondering about lowering the bike. I have a question, as I normally ride cruisers, but my question is when lowering the height of the KLR, using the lowering links, would it be required of using the lowering shocks as well? I can ride a 32 inch seat height, but the KLR has a seat height just over 35. Secondly, if only using the links, would it make the suspension less forgiving for a daily commuter? For reverence, I am 6 feet, and 250 pounds.

I got the adventure 2024 and i wish i didn't because i replaced the plastic paniers that can break when you drop bike (which anyone will do at some point) with the tusk Olympus and no matter what crash bar you buy, you almost always have to remove the flimsy top crash bars, which i replaced with the tusk so to me, there is no reason to get the adventure from the get go, but just the base model. I do love my KLR, i just went overboard.

6thgear and fix the oil consumption and it would be unbeatable, but not enough power.

Comparing a now $15,000+ bike with a $6,499 bike.....seriously?

Geez give us a lower 1st gear and add 6th gear. It’s 2024

Wow man great review. I just got the 2024 klr650 Adventure ABS, after getting tired of Rrbuilding the DRZ400 engine...so much nicer on the highway, and I love the 2024 gteen color scheme. Can't wait to get out and make some content. Foglight switch should be integrated with the lights on the left. Also an ABS cutoff would be nice.

Turn the headlight adjuster screw clockwise to lower the lights and most KLR seem to come with lights way too hi

Very helpful and the headlight is golden advice. I brought a new KLR and I am getting flashed by oncoming traffic on Lo beam Lighting up trees with my hi beam…

I wish you the best you and your family.I also am retired after 30 years as a military chief of police.So I can relate to a degree.I have AKLR 652002 model.IN my wife and we continue wanting to ride those but life takes its own turns and twists.As you well know so I wish you the best

Bought mine 2 weeks ago. Enjoyed your video about the bike.

Helmet free option here in Pa , but I use a cheapo color matched to my KLR nevertheless. I have a rib that still sticks out from laying my xs11 special down when I accidentally hit the gas too hard leaving a stop sign 20 yrs ago. My belief is that if you get in a wreck and hit something solid on a moving bike, you're screwed by any measure anyway. So yeah I wear a helmet, but WON'T wear hard core goofy looking suits or boots. If I die I wanna look cool doin it. edit - and I'm cheap.

Always helpful videos! Thank you!

I had cruise control on my Road King, I didn't have it on my Africa Twin, or my Himalayan, I didn't miss it. For me a full day is 500 miles (800 km). Everybody is different and it also depends on the road your riding. I don't think there is a gravel road that I have traveled that I would use a cruise control on. I like the variety of shots in this video are great but the quality of the video is very rough. Maybe think about increasing the data rate or updating your cameras.

I bought 1 too

Good video,!

I know KLR guys spending $$ on fork mods to stiffening up their front ends. What I do is install shraider valves (air valves) to my caps. You will have infinite adj.from 0=35 lbs.my dealer charged me 34$ each verses $150+ for shorter springs and the trouble putting them in, , just drill and tap, with an air pump,no tool needed.8=10 psi.dont go more than 35 psi, and your seals will be fine !

I thought he said 14,000 mile review.

Looking at them. You may have sold me. Very honest review

I have never owned a motorcycle ever have ridden them before. I’m in my mid half century. I don’t plan on any Evel Knieval riding. We recently had a local shop opened up and saw the KLR650 Adventurer loaded. I was lucky enough to be able to test ride one. I was really nervous since it had been over 20yrs riding a motorcycle. So really wet behind the ears when it comes to motorcycles. However I do ride a lot road cycles with pedals. The difference is the engine. My first concern was starting from a start. What I found out it just doesn’t jump. Very smooth start and able to go. We rode around the neighborhood getting used to the start, stop, and handling characteristics. Wasn’t long before I started feeling comfortable on it. I felt like the bike wanted to stay under me and I was able to control it instead of it controlling me. As for the weight and being top heavy, I have no comparisons. So it didn’t bother me. I am still pondering on the buying. One thing I like is the price point. Won’t break the bank. With your review and Dork on the Road I feel like you all are straight and unbiased shooters. Blunt and to the point good or bad. Thank You

Thinking about buying one. Great info. Thanks

I got 5000 and could go a couple hundred more maybe

Great stuff thank you .

Good honest video, I've had the gen2 and now the gen3 " 2023. What great upgrades kawasaki made, I love it ,with a couple mods, for the price$ you can't go wrong. Mark G. From the Poconos in Pa..

my wife and kids have both riden short rides and their only complaint was they cant see over or around me because I am 6’4” and they wish they sat a little taller.

I have wanted / still want an Africa Twin, as someone that has ridden both what do you think? would you rather have 2 KLRs or an Africa twin? Agree with you about the fog light button position, seems awkward, also at night in a helmet and gloves its hard. They could have just put a 3 position switch where the high beam is. My mirrors don’t vibrate at all it seems to me, I am just passing 120 miles though, but at 65-70 i could see clearly in the mirrors. after my longest ride which was only 50 miles at 65 my right hand just started to feel it, which I accounted to being new on the bike, I went from a 2 stroke cr250 that I put a skid plate and kickstand on. Here we can ride the ditches and I just got to the point that my body is too old and broken for that bike. Its so nice to just jump on and press a button and ride.

mine came with the headlight aimed at the sky too, but with the tool kit provided able to adjust it down, its the Phillips screw to the left if you are sitting on the bike and you turn it clockwise to go down.

new KLR 650 owner here. Love the reviews, Im currently really stuck on purchasing a new helmet, I enjoy my dirtbike helmet and goggles, my heated snowmobile helmet seems too heavy and visibility isn’t great.