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2022 Kawasaki KLR650 Adventure Review | Best Value General-ADV?
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- čas přidán 4. 01. 2022
- Kawasaki's KLR650 received an update for 2021/2022 and the new version arrives with fuel injection, less power, more torque, more weight, and a beefed up front braking system, splitting opinion on the updates.
However the KLR650 retains the ultra competitive price and everything needed to be a reliable, do-everything adventure machine, that may not meet the modern ADV interpretation which increasingly adds tech and high spec features, but goes back to the basics of adventure riding. That's long travel suspension, the ergonomics to cover long distances, a tractable engine and an overall package that'll take you places.
In the KLR650 Adventure as tested you add crash bars, panniers, auxiliary lights, DC and USB power outlets and you're ready for even bigger adventures.
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motojournokris...
I own a 22 klr adventure. I run a full synthetic and dump the oil and filter at 3000 miles. The manual suggests 7500 miles...thats ridiculous. And i stay at 60-70 mph on the hwy. That means 4-5,000 rpm respectively. No oil consumption
7500 is a lot of miles between oil changes, 3000 seems much more normal, that's what I normally stick to on all my bikes and have always been happy with. I've seen quite a few riders who haven't had any oil consumption issues either now.
Seat bolt is already missing on this bike😎. Only real issue I've had with my gen 3, but replaced it with a better bolt from Tractor Supply and problem solved! Just do it b4 you lose the spacer. Great bike though and no oil burning issues with my Gen3. No reason to compare it to any other bike, it is what it is and it's good bike. Got mine at a really good price and at the time the T7 would've cost me 5k more, so your not comparing apples to apples. Just a cool thumper that is great for getting out and exploring!
Yep the KLR is pretty unique these days, and the bikes people tend to put it up against are significantly more. It seems to be one of those bikes that those who really like them just get, but others can't understand.
I really love mine. I got the base model beige with abs. I want to get a tall seat, so far I got new footpegs, footpeg drop, taller renthal bars. Bark busters and crash bars for the front.
Had to make some mall adjustments to make it a more comfortable ride, but they don't usually make motorcycles for someone my height. What great machine.
Very nice! I mean one of the great things is it's easy to justify customising the bike up a bit as they are such great value, and there's normally a bit of a room for comfort improvements.
@@MotoJournoKris
Parts like crazy too. It was a big selling point for me. I like accessorising.
@@ericpettyfishing Absolutely, that can make the world of difference, with plenty of real world testing for the accessories on the previous gen models to go off too.
I owned and loved the previous carburetor version (tweaked) in Aust. The bike is loaded with character and it appears that it still does. If rego costs were lower I would own another KLR 650 as they are so versatile. Good review!
It definitely falls into that class of bikes which are just underrated except by those who've ridden them. I was actually pretty amazed doing some of the same stuff on my WR250R how well the KLR compared, just needs a Seat Concepts seat or similar. The regos and on-roads really do hurt the more bikes you've got too, especially considering you can only ride one at a time.
I think the key is character with reliability. The European bike have character but can’t claim reliability. The Japanese bikes have reliability but lack character. I ended up buying one and I’ve been pleased so far, it is incredibly fun.
@@florme6494 Yep that normally seems to be the case, although there's some stand out Japanese machines that manage to offer both.
I thought these were gone for good. Kawasaki knew they were good and kept the tooling. They just had to get fuel injection right to get them back out there. I like that these are back with fuel injection. No more jetting although flashing can be hard for some. A few suspension mods, good crash bars, new pegs and a center stand, and a exhaust with a ecm flash. Maybe some tubless tires. They will go anywhere loaded with luggage and never break down. And just keep putting more and more miles on. Just give it gas and that single piston says alright and goes at it. It takes a moment for it to put inertia on the bike at highway speed. That engine is bullet proof. With the DR650 just slight ahead in bulletproofness. The electrical is superb on these bikes. It's what sold me for reliability. And even better is a high output stator on the gen 3. Want to go coast to coast tomarrow? No problem on a KLR 650.
Exactly, people seemed to get caught up in the fact Kawasaki didn't turn it into an 890 or T7, but really they've carried the bike on in the form that's been so successful with the tweaks necessary to be able to continue selling them.
Reports suggest that they are prone to excessive oil consumption at sustained highway speed, and that those flimsy panniers crack if you go off-road for any length of time. Quite a handsome bike in an old-school way. Like you, I love the high front mudguard.
Good review, Kris.
I'd seen something about the oil consumption after I had the bike but hadn't heard about the panniers. Will be interesting to see how widespread it is.
Regarding the panniers, I hear some people are buying the adventure model more for the pannier frame and putting soft bags on.
@@florme6494 That'd be a good solution, looking into it more it looks like the soft panniers are the go-to option for riding lots of dirt, even on the older gens.
Good review fun to watch
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I had a 2nd gen, and bought the 3rd gen adventure. I love this bike, I just don't understand the buying of a 20k ADV. They're heavier, the bike gets dropped and beat on. Dual Sports are the true adventure bikes.
I think a lot of the big expensive ADVs have replaced two-up touring machines for many. Where a bike like the KLR is very much the do-it-all workhorse. Maybe not as fast, but you're a lot less worried about getting it dirty or dropping it!
The preload adjuster is super easy.... just a 12mm t wrench. Click right or left to add or subtract pre load.....access it from the left side. Takes less that 10 seconds
That's good to know, I only had a quick look and with the panniers on in particular I couldn't spot it with a cursory glance. That said once you know, you know!
Good job on the review. There is something fundamentally appealing about such a basic bike - that is until you realise what it weighs relative to its power ... I thought it might be a match for the T7 but it's clearly not.
Yep, not in the same category really, but hopefully someone works out how to easily increase the amount of power available for those who want a little more sporting prowess.
I guess I'm not in the same boat as you guys. I'm thinking the klr can do everything the t7 can. I'm curious what you are trying to compare. and how you are comparing the 2 bikes. the only difference that I see is the switchable abs. I'm not concerned about horsepower or top speed because niether of these matter very much on the trail. that's only my opinion. not bashing anyone or anything.
MJK,
Not considering price difference, this bike or the T7 in the long term for an all-arounder on & off road?
I'd go the T7 personally, especially long term as a do-it-all bike.
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Hey mate, great vid, am I better off buying a new one of these or the old Lam's approved tenere ?
This is a bit of a workhorse and probably a little easier to handle, I feel like the old XT660Z rips a fair bit harder in comparison, but I remember it being taller.
Had one gutless, terrible brakes woeful pegs, but all in all a bargain for the money. Now I'm thinking of giving it a second chance because it's so reliable and I'm cheap
Yep it's basic in so many ways, I think it's just whether that works for you. Plus there's plenty of room to modify it to improve the bike, which is probably a bonus if you're into doing that stuff yourself. Reliable and cheap are definitely the big advantages that come to mind overall however.
Is it faster than a R3 or ninja 400?
Maybe on a gnarly dirt road! But generally speaking no, both are significantly lighter with similar or more power. Not that you couldn't flog the KLR along some twisties.
Where in the dirt are you riding Kris?
The road section dirt is just the section up from St Albans towards Kulnura where it's all unsealed, the grassier stuff was riding around at a family member's farm.
Nice relaxing area, perfect place for a KLR.
@@florme6494 Yep was perfect for it really!
Great bike for smooth dirt and back roads pavement. Not worth a damn on dirt trails. At 500 pounds it will get you in trouble really fast.
Not really meant to be a single trail monster, although some riders have given it a go with decent results it would seem, probably just needs the right rider with the right mindset to make it work.
Old desert racer with many hundred mile races including the last real Barstow to Vegas. My new red KLR is so pretty, it would be a shame to drop it in the rocks😁
Why do people still buy this bike?
It's cheap, hard to kill and it'll tractor over most stuff. I think it just suits a certain mindset and type of rider.
Why are you watching this video? Some people are gay, some people smoke crack, why try to understand what other people do. Apparently hundreds of thousands of people like the bike. It's also a fun machine machine.