KLX 300 R Review
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- čas přidán 21. 07. 2024
- I have had this bike since March of 2020...So I figured I would do a review on It.
Are you thinking about getting a bike, this bike wont disappoint. Hope I give you some insight on the Kawasaki KLX 300 R. It is a fun and affordable machine. I have taken it on many trail rides, you can check them out on my CZcams channel. Hope you run out and get a bike, hit the trails and go Riding in God’s Country!!!
I have this bike. PCV, KDX snorkel, FMF powerbomb with Q4 and a tune. Factory settings are pretty lean. This bike likes a bit more fueling. Mine runs very well now. Wide foot pegs are a must. This is a true Trail Bike. I have tons of fun riding mine and do not regret spending less money than is needed for a racing bike. I don't race, I ride for fun.
Awesome comment!! That’s how I feel!!
Nice video man ! Welcome to the club. 2020 KLX 300R owner as well. I haven't done it yet but, I will definitely be switching out the pipe, and I'm gonna do the power commander too. My bike runs like a charm, been pinning it in 5th and 6th gear too, so smooth lol.
Cool buddy, I've had the bike since March I love it. I want to do the Power Commander and Pipe but also the Rear sprocket. I don't hit the top gears on the trail where I live, but the boost to the bottom end would be nice. More videos to come, thanks for the comment and view!
Just discovered your channel today! Got a 300r , first dirt bike. Enjoy the videos!
Thanks, more going to be on the way. Hopefully I will be able to do some mods to my bike soon. Be safe and have good time!! Thanks for the comment!
😂 he said 13:1 with the computer map change. Good job bro good job that’s freaking hilarious!!!
Yeah I meant to say 11:1 but thanks for the comment
great video. i currently own a dr350, a xr600, and a kx250 smoker im considering selling all of them to buy one of these. thanks for the honest review.
Thanks for the comment!!! I really enjoy the bike, but I would like to do some up grades. I want to go to a 51 tooth rear sprocket, do the power commander, a pipe, foot pegs and a better air filter... then it would be strong!!!
Best moto review ever.
Thanks but I don’t believe so… lol I’m just a dad goofing around with the kids, having fun riding trails…
Great video, thanks mate 👍
Here in Aus it's all over the place one minute it's illegal to have a klx on the Rd due to no ads now apparently legal
I've come full circle
I.e from Drz to Swm back to Klx.
Anyway I have to o get get my learning license first as I let my bike licence lapse about 30 years ago. Here in Aus you have to do a 2 day rider course before you can even apply fo a learner's permit.
Thsnks again.
I have seen some of the stuff going on down under... It's awful ... Good luck with the bike! i will be in prayer for the people of Australia... I would love to visit some day and go riding there!
Your last statement abt riding with your son on trails and enjoying the beauty of Gods world is exactly why I bought this bike after selling my YZ250. I had a bad accident and almost killed myself on the track, rather than give it up altogether I decided to get something I felt safer on that wouldn’t get me in trouble. My plan is trails and adventure rides from here on out, bike lacks punch but it seems like it would make up for it in other areas
It was cost for me… Change the oil and clean the air filter … it’s a lot cheaper than a rebuild … It will go anywhere, it just doesn’t stand up with you… but it’s about the value of time with my kids…
Sorry to hear about your wreck, I had a really bad car wreck about 5 years ago…
Update: I put a Delkevic 9” pipe on it and removed the stock snorkel and replaced with a kdx snorkel and the bike woke right up! With these small mods I didn’t need to worry about mapping adjustments
I have the 2021 klx 300 cam. put a delk 8" and new foot pegs on it. I grew up on 2 strokes and this bike is great for a 50 year old
It is as advanced… trail bike
Love the klx300r . Cool video
Thank you Sir... Trying to figure out CZcams .. still can't get what I see in my mind to come out on the screen... LOL The struggle is real... More to come I have a few Videos and more will follow.
I had watched a few of your video's before or right after getting my bike. There are some things I want to do to it but lack the funds to do so right now... But thanks for the comment and subscribing !
Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching! Sorry I’ve not replied until now!!
Thought I would check out your video since I'm searching for a light weight dirt bike. Kawasaki's new KX250X is perfect however, I no longer have the need for speed and probably will not be riding that often to justify the higher MSRP. Looks like I'll have to sacrifice light weight for a KLX or Honda's CRF250F. I've been riding dirt bikes for years and rode with friends who had this bike when it was kick start and a carb. Back then it was cheap to maintain, very reliable and performed okay. Although, now with a new one if you have a dead battery or an electrical problem you're stuck.
I wish I had gotten the 250 x .... It wasn't out when I bought the 300 R ... but that bike would be awesome!!!
Thanks for the Comment!!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country I bought a CRF250X back in '06. My first dirt bike with elec start and it has the kick start as a back up. Regret selling it but it forced me to begin the search for a current dirt bike.
Nice review. Not sure how you adjust compression ratio with a programmer though....fuel/air mix, yes. Compression is controlled by piston/head design. No way to change it with a computer.
I had meant the fuel/ air mix... thanks for the comment...
I think the hal 9000 model can do that.
Money of course is always to be considered. I have found having the correct spring weights and damping settings make a day/night difference. Check Race Tech spring rate chart. Many think they need a big dollar race bike to ride well. But it's like a good song, you just need your instruments tuned correctly. I'll bet that bike comes with springs too soft on both ends. But maybe not
I do not have a lot of experience with suspensions, but it is decent for what i can tell the forks are soft, the rear is good. I need to play with it more just to see what I like best. Thanks for the comment!!
Great video bud 👍🏻
That was one of my first videos… I don’t think it’s too good but thanks … I would do it a lot differently now, but it is my most viewed video….
Well done. Thank you~~
Thanks for the comment!!! I still have not completed the upgrades... but hopefully now that I have the kids bikes I can work on upgrading...
Good honest review looking to get one in spring. Let's keep our bikes quiet.
I don't know how quiet it is but I'm hoping to get a after market pipe to add more horse power, along with the power commander... Thanks for the comment!!!
Love it
thanks
Can't decide between this vs the 2021 CRF 250F. Just plan on trail riding and a bit of climbing. Both seem like great options. I plan on keeping the bike I get for good
What made me go with the Kawasaki was the bigger CC engine. I was going to buy the Honda 250 when I got my Bike.... I am glad I got the 300. It is heavier, but I don't mind. I'm a bigger guy and the suspension is better in my opinion. But it is your call, just have fun and enjoy riding!!! Thanks for the comment...!!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country I'm definitely leaning towards the Kawi
@@LonerTrails You definitely want to Kawasaki.
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country I just got the 250 and it is a lot of fun to ride. honestly what made my decision for me was availability. I would love to ride one of these klx300r's though
I'm in the dual sport motorcycle shopping phase and I'm looking forward to trying out a KLX300 dual sport. I wonder other than hearing how different this is from that model?
Lower ground clearance and the electrical stuff... is what I can gather... Not sure in anything else. I have seen videos talking about how this bike should have been a dual sport. There are wires running to the front and back for lights...(I think that's what they are for) but it would be an awesome dual sport. I think it can get up into the 80's mph range. Thanks for the view and comment!!!
I checked 3 times if I was playing this at .75 speed. He talks as fast as he rides. Good review though!
Thanks for the comment!!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country are you in California? I'm looking onto buying this, but am on Georgia..not sure if they are all Cali spec.
@@RedboneUnincorporated Nope I'm in North East Tennessee, they are all set up for the California emission standards...
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country ok thanks, that's not what I wanted to hear so I guess I'll be doing the same as you.
Stock, then upgrade.
@@RedboneUnincorporated Its a good bike, the upgrades will make it awesome ... especially for the price!!!
Picked up the 21 model few months ago. Waitin on the T-6 slip on sense December. Hopefully that will wake her up a little more. Definitely am curious to know more about that 13:1 though, is it hard to do?
I haven't fix mine yet, from what I have heard its plug and play. I have heard that the Power Commander doesn't have an update for the after market pipes... not sure it my be fixed by now...
in the video the guy says 11/1 and should be 13/1. He was referring to air fuel mixture and this guy is mistaken. motorcycles are configured to run lean for emissions, that is more like 14.5-15/1 parts air to fuel. A typical mixture ratio should be 12.9-13.2/1 air to fuel. if the bike was configured with 11/1 that would be on the very rich side and likely not going to run very well! being fuel injected it is not a simple jetting manipulation to richen up the fueling. likely a programmer will have to be purchased, although I have not researched that part, if this bike was easily tuned and had a kick start only option I would be highly interested in this bike!
Awesome review 👍🤠
I"m my worst critic... but thanks. The bike is awesome !! I don't know about the video...lol
I loved it and so did my sons!👍❤️
@@johnstandup8162 Thank you Sir!!!
A very Merry Christmas to you and your family 👍🤠❤️
Merry Christmas to you and Your Family!!!
Nice review , I think I'm going to get one, been wanting to pickup a 4 stroke but don't trust getting one used and don't want to pay 9-10k for a new one . I occasionally race cross country on my KTM 300 2 stroke but like having a 4 stroke sometimes and for the price of a used one I could get a new KLX300 that will just be trail ridden , nothing serious
Thanks for the view and comment! I have had the bike since March. Wanting to do the Power Commander mod and Pipe, but would also like to do a 51 tooth rear sprocket for more bottom end. The trails around me aren't really made for high gear running... Thanks again!!
Cheers for the review, mate. A question, how do you check fuel consumption? Seems like there's a low-fuel warning light. If yes, is it reliable?
I never had the fuel light come on I always topped off the fuel before each ride… I would ride four or five hours and only be using about half a tank… you maybe able to check the factory info on miles per gallon not sure good Question!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country , cheers mate. Considering getting one, but not sure about its weight being quite a bit more than a cross bike. However, its price and low maintenance is great about it...hmm...
What a pain it was putting those handguards on. Why do they put those plugs in the end of the handle bars?
I had the shop put them on when I bought it. I did put them on my kids KLX 140's . It wasn't bad, I used a jigsaw to cut the ends off. You have the loose the throttle and side it off a little before cutting that side. I saw it on a CZcams Video... I should have made a video of it but didn't think about... Thanks for the comment!!!
But do they make it in green is the question I wanted to know Mr Gray Beard
If your are referring to the dual sport ... I do not know.... They do have a cool camo !!!
Definitely change that silencer. It doesn't need to be a full blown race silencer. Just something that has an outlet big enough to fit your thumb in. I can't believe they came with such a restrictive pipe
Pro circuit is the only pipe right now... no one else makes one yet.. Thanks for the comment!
Never mind it seems the after market have boomed there is a ton of parts now!!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country don’t worry about what he has to say, it’s your bike and you can do anything you want with it💪
@@itscarterfaine2543 I actually just got a 2016 KTM 250 SXF...
CA Emissions.. Is that only if you buy it in CA?
Nope they ship them made for Cal
Thanks for the comment!!!
How many miles can you go on a tank of gas?
Not sure we ride for 4 hours on trail and I have over half a tank left... not for sure I do not a
have a way to measure...
I think you may be mistaking about the EPA required AFR. On my NEW 2006 V-Star 1300 (street bike) the the EPA required 14.6 : 1 AFR for cruise and 21:1 AFR for closed throttle. The engine ran like shit. Misfiring jerking and irritating me at a cost of $13,000 LOL
14:1 AFR is perfect for cruising, and 11:1 AFR for maximum power.
If the your engine actually has a 11:1 AFR IMHO it would be a mistake to change it.
I wasted $1,000 on a Power Commander + tune, then bought an AFR gauge for $400 and determined what is causing the engine to misfire and driving me crazy. During the 6 months my bike was in several Yamaha service departments that did nothing. Honestly absolutely nothing and refused me documents to prove the bike was in their shops. The lemon law requires that you exhaust all means for repair before the judge will rule in your favor so the shops refused to give me documents. Likely in my opinion Yamaha motorcycle warranties ant worth shit in many cases. I don't know how many.
AN AFR TOO RICH OR TOO LEAN WILL DESTROY YOUR ENGINE. AFR MEANS AIR FUEL RATIO . FOR EXAMPLE 14:1 MEANS 14 PARTS AIR TO ONE PART FUEL VAPOR. AN AFR GREATER THAN 14:6 : 1 WILL HAVE A HIGH COMBUSTION CHAMBER TEMPERATURE, CAUSE MISFIRING AND DETONATION WHHICH WILL DESTROY YOUR ENGINE .
AN AFR TOO RICH WILL WASH THE OIL OFF THE CYLINDER WALLS AND CAUSE PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE.
I CAN'T MY BOOK ON THIS SUBJECT. YOU CAN FIND MANY MILITARY PUBLICATIONS ON THE NET THEY WROTE YEARS AGO WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE OF AIRPLANE INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. THEIR FINDINGS WERE FIELD VERIFIED SO BELIEVE THEM.
My bike is to lean, the Power Commander is the only thing I know to do to fix it. I am no mechanic and would gladly take any advice...
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country If it has an O2 sensor put a 830K ohm resistor and a diode in series on the O2 sensor ground wire. Solder your connections using clip on heat sinks to protect the resistor and diode,. Let me know how it goes
11:1 to 13:1 ? what does that mean?
It has to do with the Fuel Air mix ... the Power Commander is the fix... it"s like the mapping on the race type bikes... They have it lower on the bike as part of the California emissions junk... it make it weaker so it it doesn't use as much fuel and there for less exhaust.... Thanks for the comment!!!
quite a lot of the klx 250 parts will fit
thanks i'll look into it!!!
What is the top speed?
Not sure, but I've heard on other videos around 80mph...
Thanks for the comment
I am about to get a 07 klx300r this weekend in 2022 and it’s super cheap put a $100 deposit on it and gotta pay the rest which is $500
I’ve seen some on videos but never in person… good luck and have fun!!
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country hey just got my 07 Klx300r and man it sure is quick only paid $580 for it one good deal for sure
@@fastbandit9231 Cool man, have fun and be safe buddy. Send me a pic
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country give me your instagram and I’ll send you the pics of my bike
Bahaha! must be some trick ecm to dial the compression ratio back to 11:1!! 😅
It’s set to 13 to 1 air fuel mix… I miss spoke in the video it should be 11 to 1 so it’s not so lean… thanks for the comment!!!
For $400 more you could have bought a DR650. That bike would have been better for you in my opinion.
I really don’t want a street bike but thanks for the comment… We have worn out the trails the past two years. I love riding with my kids in the woods and there is no price tag on that…
Deal
My 98’ was 37 hp
Yeah they quit making them for a few years… I enjoy riding it … I still would like to do some mods … just don’t have the money …
That was not a test, showed nothing of what the bike can do, handling, power, ect...just showed riding in a muddy field 🤔
I’ve got a lot of videos that shows the bike on trails… I appreciate your comment however. I made the video prior to having my GoPro so… but it was just a review, my thoughts about the bike and some info about it… I’m not a hardcore rider… but rather a dad spending time with his kids… hey it’s a blast to go out and ride… Do you ride? Are you looking at getting a bike?
An if ur riding style is the same as this video. Good luck 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jus get a honda crf150r faster and way more capable and cheaper.
Maybe for the kids … but I would like to get a KTM / Husqvarna / GasGas… 300 or 350
If I win the lottery that is… maybe a KX 250 x or CR 250 x
@@Riding-in-Gods-Country you pretty much can't go wrong with a husky, ktm or gasgas superb bikes.