2022 Kawasaki KLX300SM Top Speed + Wheelies
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Had the throw the KLX300SM in and give it some love while I'm still working on my final reveal video for the GSXR750 rebuild to be finalized! Can't wait to show you guys and gals how she turned out! Stay tuned!
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One of the best klx300sm content on UA-cam
Thank you!!
I’m following this dude for a long time and I always loved his content.
98mph I’m shocked and impressed
That's insanely good top speed. I just rode a 2018 drz 400sm and got to 99 mph fully tucked. Your 6 gear really makes the difference. I'm gonna have to go test ride one of these.
Yeah I’ve been told the drz400 only hits about 100 also, the biggest things for me were having fuel injection, a rpm gauge, and lighter weight.
I’m debating on getting another drz400sm or this bike. Have you rode a drz400sm?
@@FishingWithJo415 drz400sm has more power and more torque and just more get up and go but it does have a carb which is a drawback seeing the klx300sm is fuel injected
That’s not a bad top speed at all for that bike. Nice wheelies!
Thanks bro!
I watched Kenny Roberts crash it over 100 miles an hour and walk away, I’ve seen others crash at 40 miles an hour and get taken to the morgue. Sometimes in a crash speed helps, unless you hit a brick wall and then it doesn’t matter, love your Channel.
You are so correct, it's crazy how that works sometimes. Thanks for watching bro!
I like the gear shift indicator. First one I've seen on the 300sm. I just purchased my 300sm about an hour ago! Can't wait for the snow to melt.
Hope you enjoy it! The gear indicator is only listed for the klx250 but it plugs up exactly the same :)
@@SALTxTHExWOUND where did you order from I have been looking?
Also looking for one, where does it plug in exactly?
Where did you buy your 300sm? I’m looking to get one as well
Absolutely love how this bike sounds for a 300. Nice video man!
Glad you enjoy it!
Displacement is not the end all be all of sound. Have you heard a grom with an intake and exhaust? Amazing
Thanks for this! I've been hesitant to buy one of these because of a lack of power and everybody says the top speed is 65mph, but if I know it can do over 90, that's fine with me. I had a KLR650 that would top out around 95, so this being able to have a similar top speed is a win in my book.
I own this bike, it’s a 2024 KLX-300SM, when I first got it, it wouldn’t go faster than 76 mph. But within the first 1000 miles the bike felt tight. After 2500 my top speed increased to 83 mph. Today…at 3500 miles it can hit 90 on the freeway flat land. Give it time, it will break in and give you 90 mph. Zero mods, 100% stock with the snorkel too. I took it off and it sounds a little better.
My hubby has the 2012 KLX250. It looks identical dash wise to yours so not much changed there in a decade. Its a solid bike, super reliable, congrats! = Amy
Yes they’re nearly identical, just a little more power. Almost all of my aftermarket parts are listed for the KLX250 also
Dude chatGPT suggested me you’re vid, love the vids brother
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching!
Definitely getting one now. I was concerned about speed and being able to keep up with highest traffic
Link for the gear indicator video
ua-cam.com/video/H7ykXVH4J-k/v-deo.html
Looking forward to the track footage!
Hey bro , is your bike good for wheelie ?
How did you do wheelie on your bike ?
Can you share a little bit of more information about it please ?
How do you do wheelie exactly ?
Your wheelie and top speed just sold me! Imma find a used one. Nice riding ✌🏻
Hell yeah! You'll love it
@@SALTxTHExWOUND I’m not the best rider I’ll admit, but I just went and test drove a 2022 and I could barely get it up in 1. N nothing in 2nd. I don’t think it was running right. lol I seen u clutch up at 20 with ease.
Thank you I can share or watch here in my home any of your vlogs with anyone of any age group and I have a lot of cops and military people children etc, In my family and friends but I hope to see much more vlogs of many different bikes I dig this bike and I love the colors and how it performs but you can do anything you are GREAT Sir! ✌
Thank you Tommy!
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Your welcome Sir you are most definitely are great to watch I am jumping around kinda nuts watching vlogs I have missed but will catch up. I save the track vlogs for last for the right timing at night with good friends and a cold beverage! or not there great vlogs to watch but all in a row we like here. We have Pocono raceway right near I've ripped around that a couple of times on bikes I felt an honor to be on. I first would say I hope you have full coverage. 🤣I write a lot in comments well I am a retired songwriter and small-time vocals for small-time bands and all of you guys and gals on Utube making nice vlogs deserve big comments to say thank you my way.
The smiles per dollar that bike provides is awesome. 😎👌
❤❤❤
You got that right!
Cowasaki buddies 😂 I see what you did there!
Love ur content! so chill and calm. No rude languages.
Has me contemplating getting one for work.
I do everything on my klx 300sm. Highway, around town, and dirt roads. Obviously you cant trail climb and things like that unless maybe you change the tires to dislike style.
I'm not a one wheel kinda guy or flying. I haven't passed that scared shirtless threshold yet. But this bike seems to love one wheel.
I just want someone to put some dirt tires on on of these and show me how it does in some single track and trails!
Great top speed run!
Thanks!
It handles awesome offroad with dirt tires. Suspension is super adjustable
Kawasaki did that. It's called the 300
Just picked up a 2023 She is fun Cannot wait to mod her
this vid made my mind for sure. i want one now
Thanks for making this video
Might have been just your bike, my KLX300SM topped out has no wobbles. Love the color on yours!
I think it was a windy day too
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Totally. These things are so lightweight they don't feel planted at all in the wind. It gets pretty sketch on the highway when there are intermittent gusts, that's definitely a better time to have the 750 out.
@@vinny6935 you just have to get used to the feel. a lightweight bike in the wind is not any more dangerous than a heavier bike in the wind. first time i rode up behind a big rig on my ninja 300 the wind buffeting was pretty scary, but eventually you learn to trust the bike. rest assured that the physics of motorcycles hold true even on lightweight SM bikes.
I was wondering about this SM awesome fassst
You blew that stop sign sir 🤣
Noooo way! not me! nope! lmaoo
Fun fun fun
I neeed to know every accessory you added, because my bike tops out at 80 same exact bike and I’m also trying to learn how to wheelie so I need the link to those clutch and brake protectors
What all do you have done to your bike? How many miles did you have on it at the time of the video?
In the video I think I had just over 1,100 miles. I did a full mod video on the bike before this if you wanna check it out 👍🏻
I miss my supermoto I sold my drz i got a mt 07 great bike now im interested in the klx 300 sm it looks amazing 🤩
Nice 👍 it’s a blast!
Looking good bro! 🤙🏼
Thank you Scott!
Where did you get the gear indicator from ?
i enjoyed watching this vid man ..thank you for sharing.
Nice! I can’t wait to get me a supermoto to hoon around on! 💪
Right on! Thanks for watching Eric!
Hey bro, I'm a little late to the video but wanted to know how both you and your dad are doing after the incidents this past year. Hoping pop's healthy and fully recovered.
Hey thanks man, pops is doing much better. He’s still got a ways to go but definitely making good progress! 🙌🏻
@@SALTxTHExWOUND awesome man. Glad to hear that
nice ride! really nice sounding slip on!
Thank you!
Is this better than the CRF300L?
It’s meant for different purposes, but I’d say the crf300l is more advanced than the klx300
Are those the trex frame sliders? 🤔They’re listed on the site for the 250’s, and was curious if they’d fit.
Yes they are! And they fit the 300 exactly the same 👍🏻
@@SALTxTHExWOUND awesome! I know what we’re getting next now lol
What mirror is that? Can you leave a link thanks.!
98MPH?
Yes 👍🏻
@@SALTxTHExWOUND stock??
Ok fine! I'll subscribe to an awesome channel after watching an awesome video on a bike I want to add to the stable! You earned it 👍
Are the 2022 still tube tires? did you just put the tube in with the new tires or get a new wheel.
Yes they're still tube tires because of the spokes. You can do a tubeless kit but I don't know if it's truly worth it tbh.
@@SALTxTHExWOUND im getting 140 in the back so was curious if i would need a bigger tube or of stock would be no problem
@@Cowboi_o I got a 140 on the back with the stock tube, no big deal.
so what gear are you in when doing wheelies ? I have same bike but only can do them in 1st . what am I misssing?
Most of them are in 2nd, you just gotta tug on the bars a tad as you’re clutching it uo
Great video
Thanks!
How do you like to fuel injection does it give you good power to do wheelies
Where did you find wheels for the 22? Just picked one up and looking into swapping a few things already. Wheels, exhaust, snorkel
Curious if it will power wheelie. Like if you burped the gas in 1st gear at a certain speed
It definitely will in 1st gear
I would love to have a bike like that.
It’s a great little bike!
Looking to bye a new bike and I think I found the one. Thanks bro good information 👍
Glad I could help
When I wheelie if you don't use clutch and up shift when in the air you could go thew gears when wheeling,have you tried it yet probably only on your sport bike you could I do it all the time
I can do it but I try to avoid it bc you have to go past balance point to shift unless you have a QS
@@SALTxTHExWOUND you need to get a QS you will love it and makes a world of a difference you will be like why didn't I do this a long time ago that's what I thought and I love it and wouldn't go back to stock ...the wife will love it also ..QS all the way ....love the videos..
how accurate is the speedometer?
My 300SM needs a gear indicator. Where did you get yours?
I got it from Sportbike track gear and it’s listed for the Klx250
My klx dual sport reads 10-15% high. Wonder if the calibration is off a similar amount with the supermoto
I wouldn’t doubt it haha my GSXR is about 7-8% off at 100mph
a 2018 KTM 350 EXC tops out at 93.6 mph. No way a kawa 250cc can do 90+ mph.
Very nice👍👍 I think I like this bike better then the DRZ400sm
Yeah me too
Yo bro can you make a video on that gear indicator ?
Yes, I’ll do one on it soon 👍🏻
Great video man.. enjoying the content.. try removing the secondary throttle blade. Should add a bit of pepper
Bro started the video blowing a stop sign lol
The sun coast off of shady hills. Nice 👍🏼
Hey men, were did you get that small gear reader on the top left corner??
Did it come with a gear indicator or is that aftermarket?
No that's aftermarket
@@SALTxTHExWOUND what make and model and was it hard to install?
@SALTxTHExWOUND Where did you get the gear indicator? I want to add one to my 2021 Klx300sm
Sportbike track gear, it’s listed for the klx250
Dude just watching your video brings a smile to my face. I've ridden just a few times on a dirt bike a few years back. I wana ride. I consider myself a beginner. This Kawasaki Klx 300 really caught my eye. You think it would be a wise purchase for a beginner? You have any regrets outta this bike?
Absolutely man, it's a great beginner bike and even great for advanced riders. The bike is excellent tbh, I've been commuting on it 2-3x a week lately and loving it!
Sweet! Thanks for responding. Im waiting to hear back from a dealer. Some say these bikes are hard to get. We shall see. ✌️
I've ridden all kinds of bikes, from this little 300 up to 1000cc supersports. I bought this KLX 300 so I could join my buddies in the dirt but it has become my primary ride. Unless I'm going long distances on the highway I take the KLX everywhere. It's a fun bike and has plenty of power to have fun on, it goes anywhere you want, and it doesn't ask you to kill yourself. My 636 was always whispering in my ear, "You pansy... You could take the next turn at twice this speed, just twist the throttle!" It was exhilarating for sure but taking twisties at 90+mph was getting too dangerous. The KLX is happy to take the same roads at 40-50 and will keep me alive longer. :)
Thank you ✌️
COWasaki buddies? You're done!
😂🤣😂😂😂
Great videos man. Just picked up the sm a couple weeks ago.. the least CC bike I have had. But honestly the most fun. Quick question. What handguards are you running? And how did you get around the bar end plugs..?? Didnt imagine it would take so much effort to find handguards lol..
Thanks man! I actually used trackside guards and I drilled out the end cap with a 7/8" I believe, it was just big enough to get it to work like a open end bar like what I'm used to. Just be careful as you'll heat up the bar and melt the hand grip, my suggestion is take the grips off and switch them for something better while you're at it. Good luck and congrats!
@@SALTxTHExWOUND ok cool I will look into them.. thanks for the reply appreciate it
I got 103 on speed, 97 gps verified
how comfortable is that seat after about an hour of riding?
Did you change the plastics? That color is awesome.
Thanks! No, I just plasti dipped them :)
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Sweet!! Keep up the good content. 👍🏾
Hey a crash and getting my bike fixed it became a lot slower. It’s reving at 8000 rpms going 73ish mph 6th gear. And the engine will scream . Any idea why this is happening?
Check ur clutch cable
SAAAWEET thanks for great vid..
Thanks for watching!
Nice video. What's the highest gear it will wheelie in?
I haven't really had a whole lot of time to play with it but I've gotten it up in 3rd
What’s the name of that pipe? It sounds great
Delkevic :)
“Here we go flat out in 4th”. Proceeds to barely catch the RAV4. Hahaha
Damm quick for 98
Yeah not bad for a 300 💪🏻
Mine must be a p.o.s. because I've only been able to get it to 76 mph and I was giving it the beans..
Hey brother what gear (sprockets) are u using ?
39T rear sprocket
That 17 inch rear and street tires are giving you lots of torch.
My klx has 18 inch rear and it cannot cruise at about 70.
I just did a speed and pinned it for like 5 minutes. It never hit 90. Barely did 89 and couldn’t hold 89.
The true high speed it would hold constantly was more like 87.
Was that the klx300 and not the supermoto?
@@SALTxTHExWOUND Not the SM, mine is standard dual sport version
How does this bike compare to a stock 250f, power wise?
No power wheelies
The wheels transform the look of the bike. What are they?
Dude thats right there with my drz400s wasn't expecting you to break 90, you must not weigh much or it is slightly modded, rode quite a few of those and 83 was all she had, the engine had more room but not enough juice, im thinking you have a flash tune with that exhaust I didn't see any check engine light, I've piped two 300 and the both threw a light, are you fibbing or you only way like 90lbs lol nice though for sure
lmao No I weigh just over 180 typically, and it only has a slip on exhaust with no tune, It doesn't really need it since I've checked the plugs a few times to confirm it's not running lean. I've ridden the DRZ before and I enjoyed it but the technology is so outdated, the KLX is definitely a peppy little 300! I've seen people break 100 on them but probably weigh in below 140lbs I'd assume.
@@SALTxTHExWOUND thats what everyone keeps saying I changed all the stuff thats outdated, I like carburetors they are alot more precise you just have to know what you are doing, im a mechanic so I have tools to make sure they have a perfect air fuel ration usually 14 to 1 thereabouts, the fuel delivery they are using on these small dual sport was developed in the 70s and 80s become common place all the way from 85 to 2004, they newest technology is direct injection the system on the 300l and klx essentially a tbi system not overly new. And the dr350se had a six speed wish they carried it to the drz400 but o well. I'm waiting to buy what suzukis new dual sport will be. Can't be far off
But I do like the klx300 over the 300l by far, seems much more capable and yours must just be special then because I believe you will smoke a 300l for and be side by side a stock 400s probably a little quicker
Does it have the power to sitting
Impressive
What size tires?
Did you verify by GPS?
Klx has 2 miles difference in speed so i will say 93 to 95
a bike engine isn't fully broken in until over 1000 miles, and the main difference is that there's less friction. so i would say, do another top speed run then. i can't say for sure it'll make any difference... that engine might not have as tight of tolerances... but i can say that i feel like there was a difference on my newest bike, a street triple.
i hit 1000 miles within ten days of buying it (purposely riding a lot to get it broken in quickly). so with such a short time between the first mile and the thousandth, it was still pretty fresh in my mind... and that engine felt like a whole different beast on the tenth day. then again, it could be my imagination, considering i didn't really open it up until then. but just to give it a fair shake, i would suggest doing another run at 1000. even if the top speed is the same, it might be quicker getting there. with less internal friction, you could have one or two more horses somewhere along the power curve. and when we're talking about 30 hp, one or two is actually a significant number.
Wish Kawi make a 400sm, so I’d definitely trade my Duke 790 for one !
I honestly wouldn't be surprised if they did eventually make a 400, I may just trade up if they ever do.
@@SALTxTHExWOUND I think it wouldn’t be too much hard-work to detune their 450 to 400 and make it a daily SM. They’d definitely kill the DRZ and sell a ton of them.
Are you worried about starving the engine of oil during a long wheelie? I just bought a klx 300 DS and love it so far. Especially for wheelies! Great channel. Keep it two wheels down. Or one up!
Not at all
I have the 2019 klx 250
Awesome! These are great little bikes! 💪🏻
You need a draft from a fast caf
that definitely helps, but the bike will reach 90+mph without any draft on a flat road.
How much u pay out the door ?
I think it was going to be $6,400 but I traded in my z125 on it and got it for $4k OTD
That is sort of impressive
Yeah not bad for a little 300 sumo 💪🏻😁
so i have klx 150 but in stock my top speed is 120.
Kmph? That’s not bad! About 75mph
IM FROM THERE....kinda cool :]
small world!
Nice bike tho but I couldn't ride that after riden my gsxr
Haha yeah it’s a big change but it keeps you a little more tame
la moto perfecta para atravesar todo limite, sin dejar un riñón en la compra
how many teeth in front and back please i wanna know 😮
I Did The Same On My 2024 . . .
Let's see take off the 3 mph Japanese speedometer's off 95. Higher than I would have thought. Fast enough.
I’m sure your speedometer is way off with that tire setup. Your 98mph is probably 87mph in reality.
The speedo sensor goes off the front wheel and it's the same size as stock. I GPS'd it after this and at 97mph it was actually 93mph, not bad for a 300 sumo
@@SALTxTHExWOUND nice it’s not too off. This thing moves that’s for sure!
Looks like nova rd
she wanted to do 100
Was close!