KLX 300 and KLX 230 side by side comparison
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Jeremiah and I ride his two dual sport bikes to Sleepy Creek Wildlife Management Area in early November 2023.
This ride is a first for me on dual sport bikes, and my first decent comparison of two motorcycles. I give specs and opinions after the ride to help you choose one or the other. The KLX 230 was Jeremiah's first motorcycle, and the KLX 300 and KLR 650 soon followed. He's got a lot of dirt experience and I have almost all street, but we plan on expanding that on street rides and dirt adventures.
I still love street riding, and I plan to continue recording the roads of the panhandle. But more of my fun runs are going to be more serious dirt rides to the roads less(er) traveled.
Kawasaki KLX 230
Kawasaki KLX 300
GoPro 7 Silver
GoPro 9 Black
DJI Mavic 2 drone
I’m short, so when I first started riding taller bikes, I had to constantly remind myself, whichever foot I planned to put down when I stopped, to turn the front wheel in the opposite direction. Left foot down, turn handlebars to the right. Right foot down, turn handlebars to the left. Once that became habit, I had no more fear of riding taller bikes. I know, simple concept, but coordination skills always take a little mindfulness.
You are right. You can see the slope of the road going down to the left, when I almost fell. I stopped with my wheel pointed forward. I realized I couldn't get my left foot down, and turned the wheels to the left to lessen the impact of the fall. It actually helped me to lean to the right. Excellent pointer.
Good tip 👍
Glad it was helpful!
Don't underestimate the KLR230, we have one and it is awesome.
I totally agree. Jeremiah is over three hundred pounds, but watch him in last week's ride
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2023 230ABS model has switchable ABS.
Thank you. I should have asked Jeremiah because it's his bike, but that's good to know. Many ADV folks complain about not being able to shut off the ABS without pulling the fuse.
One final point in purchasing any motorcycle is to sit on the bikes your researching, and it will give you the final word on what to get. Of course the final number is PRICE and the 230 is $4799 while the 300 goes for $5799(natl avg).
People want ABS on the road not off road
I am a little disappointed in your video. I was hoping for a comparison, not a ride-along on roads.I understand you are new to riding, but I would expect you to be able to go where bicycles can go!
Klx 300 has 23 hp NOT 33 hp!
That is incorrect, sir. The honda 300L has 26.9 HP and the KLX 300 has 33 HP. Some of the videos I have seen rated the klx at 30 HP, but it definitely has more power than the 300L. I plan to do a complete comparison when i get my 300L with this KLX 300. I'll use kawasaki and honda genuine specs for that video.
No it doesn't there about the same but 300l does have a bit more not much more.
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The 300 KLX has 23.9 horsepower. The CFR has 27 horsepower. My buddy has the CFR and I have the KLX.
From personal experience, the Honda has a little more grunt, but the KLX has a better suspension. It’s the suspension that separates the two on the trails. He can’t keep up with me. I like his dash much better than the KLX.
The 33 horsepower that is referenced requires a mod for the Honda to reach that. Same with the KLX. You can really wake these engines up with a new exhaust, larger snorkel, and fuel module.
I looked into both these before I purchased the KLX. Here’s my recommendation for anyone looking into these two bikes.
If you’re looking for more highway use, the CFR would be my choice. Gas gauge and gear indication is a nice plus for highway use that the CFR offers that the KLX doesn’t. I know the CFR Rally has ABS options, but I’m not sure about the CFR base model. The KLX does not offer it unless you drop down to the 230 KLX…. The CFR has a little more horsepower, but both are adequate. The CFR has a little more on the lower end, both bikes can reach 80 mph.
If you’re looking into 50/50 riding, or with the idea of riding a lot of trail/off road, the KLX is the better option. The suspension is considerably better on the KLX. You can adjust the suspension to fit your style and aggression.
These bikes are very similar, with a little difference between the two. They both have pros and cons, pending on what taste of riding a prison is looking for.