A Street Rider Tries a Dirtbike: The 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 and KLX300SM
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- Опубліковано 18 січ 2024
- Troy has the title of "Road Test Editor" for a reason - he sucks in the dirt. So, when it came time to give the 2024 Kawasaki KLX300 a go, he was the perfect person to throw a leg over it. The KLX300 has a reputation for being a great gateway into the dirt for people just like him, or others who are starting their dirt journey. And while he was at it, Kawasaki also threw him the keys to the updated KLX300SM supermoto to try as well. What did he think? Watch the video to find out.
In case you're wondering - yes, he did drop the bike.
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been riding for 25 years off road and iv had all the off road toys all sizes but this will be my next bike.
Three years ago, I was the guy with just over 20 years riding experience, but almost all on pavement. I'd been on a few dirt roads on a KLR650, but not truly off road. I wanted to give it a try. The 2021 KLX300 was my gateway into the off road world, and I haven't looked back since. No more pure street bikes for me, I now have a Beta XTrainer and a CRF450L (for when I HAVE to ride on the street) and only ride pavement out of necessity. For fun, it's all dirt. I was just 20 years late getting into it.
How would you compare the KLX300 and CRF450L?
I heard the CRF450L has big flame out problems in slower stuff.
@@r.morgan3965 The CRF450L is the logical upgrade from the KLX300 for the dual-sport rider who plans to do 50% or more dirt to pavement, without going fully to the whole "dirt-bike with lights", as with the KTM dual sports. It's a significant upgrade in performance across the board compared with the KLX300. It's lighter weight, more powerful, has better suspension, and more upgrade potential than the KLX300. It requires more investment financially, both in the initial purchase and in maintenance time and money. But for the performance, it's worth it, to me. As far as flame outs or stalling goes, yes. It's probably a combination of learning the bike, better technique, and the upgraded ECU, but I hardly ever stall the bike now. It does force one to be willing to push it a little faster. It's not a happy bike slow. It rewards faster riding, if that makes sense. The KLX300 is the easier bike to ride, and for the type of riding within its performance envelope, it's better. But it's the stuff beyond that the CRF450L is made for. I hope that makes sense.
@@r.morgan3965 In a lot of ways it is like a more capable KLX300 but that also requires a more capable rider. It will maintain higher speeds more easily on the highway with plenty of power for passing if need be. Off road the suspension is way better on the 450L. A KLX300 is more forgiving and doesn't mind riding slow. The CRF450L rewards faster riding and makes the rider aware that it's not happy going slow.
The CRF450L flame out issue is real, at least whenever the bike is new. I put an aftermarket ECU in mine and haven't had a flameout since. I've stalled it a handful of times, but that was due to poor technique.
Good points from the perspective of a new to dirt rider. What I like about dual sport motorcycles is that on rough streets full of cracks and holes, they have a smoother ride with their longer travel suspensions. That reason alone makes them great for commuting to work and riding around town.
Why cant the japanese give us a 60hp 150 kg supermoto?
50 hp would be plenty
japanese are built for the everyday common man. You want race performance you know where to look.
yz250 will do the job!
Imagine long time motorcyclists watching this video looking for information. Weight? Top speed? Buzzy? Maintenance intervals compared to other bikes in this category?
Yes, every video must follow the same format and script I demand! How dare this free 6 minute video not answer my every specific questions! I think most long time motorcyclists would know what to expect from an entry level 300cc dual sport.
I would imagine they would watch a review video and not a newb trying dirt video.
I got a 07 crf 250 that i love, trails are 5-10 min from my house , so this is perfect to replace and not have to load and unload in the bed of my truck everytime. Can drive it around town and hop in the woods with no problem. Great price too. IMO
I have the 18' 250 rally..fun and almost maintence free .
I love the bikes but I reeeeally need that new Z450 motor to make it a KLX450 🫶🏽
I started riding offroad in my teens. I bought a Honda NX125. My previous bike ( and first bike) was a YZ250. The YZ was a POS. Fun, for 2 hours, but I spent a lot of time turning wrenches on it. The Nx125 was slow! BUT! It taught me to ride! You had to push it. It also always ran. You could say the YZ taught me to mechanics the NX taught me to ride.
My wife and I both ride dirt bikes when we were younger. We find ourselves looking to get back to that after years of street riding. Its a lot more fun and a lot safer. Not to mention there are a lot more trail systems becoming available.
Looking to get into riding motorcycles and honestly the KLX 230/300 and Royal Enfield Himalayan (not the 2024 since it’s more expensive) look like good and affordable also fun bikes to ride lol
Is the suspension the same on both the klx300 and the klx300sm? Just different wheels and tires?
Entry-level is misleading I’m an advanced rider and I have a blast on the dual sport
It does very well on torque ergonomics and handling. Stock suspension is just fine for medium to easy aggressive riding. I’m 5-10 195 pounds
I bled and replaced brake fluid on my old klx250 every spring and the brakes worked like new ones. It' s a simple fix.
Thanks for being honest Troy! Glad you had fun. Shame the bike is basically the same bike.
First.
I love my 2023 ❤
My 2023 klx 300 duel sport is my least powerful bike but possibly the most fun to ride.
What’s the point of talking about them get on and fuckin bike and ride the bike
What do you loathe more? Test riding Harleys or test riding dirt bikes. Lol
Goo INDONESIA 😊
that's one long ass commercial.
May I ask how you are the perfect candidate for this , when admittedly you prefer street bikes. Does this business not offer dirtbike professionalism along with streetbikes?
The reason people with 20 riding experience are riding these bikes is simply because there isn't a KLX 500, or any other Japanese 500 machine. People want fuel injected and water cooled dual purpose bikes from japan with modern ergonomics, long maintenance intervals, low vibration engines, and comfortable seats. But NOBODY makes them, so they sigh and buy a 300cc machine.
Nice bike but way too slow for the money, 450cc it’s perfect for a supermoto but 300cc not 😅👎…
People like ride POV videos which your channel never has. Ride the bikes and talk about them and compare. Borderline unsubbing.
Okej….. 🤭
Bye 👋
😂
Funny, I hate POV videos. Bad sound. Its distracting. Just no. None of it appeals to me. I much prefer this. Maybe im old school.
You won’t be missed🤷🏻♂️
Bye lol 👋
POV videos are great if it’s a commute review like the once Zack do on Revzilla.
But when it’s a first time review like this, you what’s to see the bike work. See how it looks and turns.