Supermoto or Dual Sport: Which 2021 Kawasaki KLX300 is for you? | Daily Rider

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  • Supermoto or Dual Sport: Which 2021 Kawasaki KLX300 is for you? | Daily Rider
    Read Jen’s first-ride article here: rvz.la/3iByn00
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    How do you like your dirt bikes? The old-fashioned way, with big wheels and knobby tires? Or supermoto style, with 17-inch wheels and tires for taking on the street? Daily Rider takes on the question with Kawasaki’s new KLX300SM.
    SPECS:
    MSRP: $5,999
    Engine: 292 cc single
    Measured weight: 305 lb. / 138.3 kg
    Fuel tank: 2.0 gal. / 7.5 liters
    Seat height: 33.9 in. / 861 mm
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  • @RevZilla
    @RevZilla  3 роки тому +34

    Read Jen’s first-ride article here: rvz.la/3cBbm9K

    • @sgtunix
      @sgtunix 3 роки тому

      That's a well written article, thanks!

    • @daybot9592
      @daybot9592 2 роки тому

      Review the 2021 crf300l please?

  • @Nicoya
    @Nicoya 3 роки тому +351

    What surprised me most about the bike swap in the middle was that they somehow found a way to leave a dirt bike alone in a sketchy part of LA for 5 minutes without it being stolen.

    • @jameshisself9324
      @jameshisself9324 3 роки тому +39

      Just off camera doesn't make it left alone. Just looks that way.

    • @mcmcmorris
      @mcmcmorris 3 роки тому +63

      I feel like the 2 guys in the hardhats were there for a reason

    • @LordRumpel
      @LordRumpel 2 роки тому +5

      I thought the same thing! Lol definitely had to have had someone on the side monitoring

    • @noelleonard2498
      @noelleonard2498 2 роки тому +4

      Probabaly paid those rail road workers to watch it

    • @JohnConnor12
      @JohnConnor12 2 роки тому +23

      Someone was obviously watching it. Wasn't even in the same spot when he went back to it.

  • @prophet8photo
    @prophet8photo 3 роки тому +414

    Hey Zack, will you please shoot out this motorcycle with the CRF 300 L with Ari Henning? I loved your video on the other channel when you guys rode the CRF against the Kawasaki versus. That was a great video. It’s time to shoot something like that again for RevZilla

    • @Erik-ns2tw
      @Erik-ns2tw 3 роки тому +10

      agreed

    • @jonpram1737
      @jonpram1737 3 роки тому +8

      I’d love to see this vid too. On paper it seems like the CRF just walks away with it, so would really like to see them compared back to back

    • @metalsadman
      @metalsadman 3 роки тому +3

      yeah, it's been years. love to see it as well with these 2 identical bikes.

    • @dustinkeeton4193
      @dustinkeeton4193 3 роки тому +1

      Also agreed.

    • @wildwes23
      @wildwes23 2 роки тому

      Yeah would love that!

  • @dmaxcustom
    @dmaxcustom 3 роки тому +111

    XD
    He goes to a location and finds another bike. That's like spy flick movie stuff.

    • @Shaded
      @Shaded 3 роки тому +4

      The key being inside the whole time kinda shocked me haha

    • @billvick7011
      @billvick7011 3 роки тому +4

      Where was Ari hiding?

    • @alexbaskov
      @alexbaskov 3 роки тому +3

      gotta circle around that area couple of more times, maybe will find some more bikes parked there with the keys

  • @gregorywarren2460
    @gregorywarren2460 3 роки тому +90

    The beer cans 😂😂😂 I hope that becomes a standard in Daily Rider videos. All luggage from this point on must be measured in beer cans.

    • @DarrylMcGee
      @DarrylMcGee 3 роки тому

      That was definitely the best question. And how many small bikes have any storage for a beer? Not under the seat, that’s for sure!

    • @mickleblade
      @mickleblade 3 роки тому +1

      You been asleep all these years? Panniers, Topboxs etc have always been measured in how much beer you can take to the campsite, bottles of Southern Comfort were cheating, dont ask..... Fock, I felt ill....

    • @rattyratstuff7125
      @rattyratstuff7125 2 роки тому

      ive met 30+ old fart buick guys that measure trunk space in dead hookers. love old hotrodders lol. bikers are a close second since we measure in beer cans. mine can hold 1 crushed budlight in the pouch haha

    • @ChristopherT_
      @ChristopherT_ 3 місяці тому

      Honda Navi can fit 24 beer cans 😂​@@DarrylMcGee

  • @CycleCruza
    @CycleCruza 3 роки тому +157

    Cool little bike but I don't understand why they didn't put on a LED headlight on it. We need a wr450r supermoto now.

    • @rockurox
      @rockurox 3 роки тому +19

      We need more fuel injection in the segment

    • @ocelotemoto
      @ocelotemoto 3 роки тому +25

      Let's go for a riiiiiiideeeee

    • @PMitchell106
      @PMitchell106 3 роки тому +11

      ​@@rockurox Is there anything left that lacks fuel injection besides the DRZ400?

    • @Dowent
      @Dowent 3 роки тому +6

      It would be quite expensive to modify the WR 450 engine for the emission norms. Plus, it might cause it to lose the appeal it has.

    • @deesnutz42069
      @deesnutz42069 2 роки тому +16

      I wish KTM/Husqvarna would do a 390 smc r/supermoto. just bought a svartpilen 401, but would have done a 390-based supermoto instead if it had been an option

  • @clayphoon3269
    @clayphoon3269 3 роки тому +8

    Between the bike swap and the beer can demo, this video was absolute gold. Literally laughed out loud at the beer cans. Good work as always Zack. I love your and Ari’s videos

  • @volt7cooltangs701
    @volt7cooltangs701 3 роки тому +6

    Zach is the man. Love these daily rider reviews, especially the results board.

  • @BmxDieseldude
    @BmxDieseldude 3 роки тому +82

    I had a klx250sm when I took the MSF test. Almost felt like I was cheating. It felt like a bicycle with an engine dropped in it... and I LOVED IT!

    • @bradjean4486
      @bradjean4486 3 роки тому +17

      Had the 09 version with a big bore kit and few suspension upgrades a blast to ride I kick myself every day for selling it

    • @tvbuu
      @tvbuu 2 роки тому +23

      I'm actually considering it but why the hell is this more expensive than a ninja400 lol

    • @conorhalbleib6063
      @conorhalbleib6063 Рік тому +3

      I had a KLR650...it didn't go well

    • @mannyechaluce3814
      @mannyechaluce3814 Рік тому +4

      @@tvbuu sadly because those inverted dual sport shocks are very pricey, if you ever troll for pricing for any dual sport or dirt bikes you see their prices are way more expensive than any other none dirt styled bike.

    • @jgats2361
      @jgats2361 Рік тому

      I am stuck between getting 230SM or the 300sm. I need suggestions. Thank you.

  • @musguelha14
    @musguelha14 3 роки тому +42

    The bike swap was cool.

  • @kehseeganvenugopalan2286
    @kehseeganvenugopalan2286 3 роки тому +29

    That's really a nice touch on the daily rider to have different spec'd
    in the middle...

  • @LordRumpel
    @LordRumpel 2 роки тому +26

    I swear, the way these videos progress, I feel like it's my friend telling me about a bike. You really nail down the right questions and the demonstrations are so descriptive. Thank you for putting out these videos!

  • @Bugside
    @Bugside 3 роки тому +53

    The bike swap at that spot took me by surprise, not gonna lie

  • @tobyhessellund5096
    @tobyhessellund5096 3 роки тому +101

    I'm still shocked with how long the Daily Rider list has become yet I'm always eager to get the next one. That whiteboard will be beyond full before we know it. Keep up the great work. One of the few Channels I watch on regular speed

    • @MercUndGut
      @MercUndGut 3 роки тому +1

      I'm practically waiting for the next after the new one is finished and watch it one and a half time then haha

  • @SNBI1776
    @SNBI1776 Рік тому +3

    This was my first bike many years ago. It was a 2009 blue KLX250SM. What a fun bike, so much nostalgia watching this video. I'm 6' 3" 200lbs and it was stupid small for me but I did nearly 20k miles in the first year and a half. Great reliable approachable fun bike. I miss my supermotos sooo much.. WR450SM I built was amazing.. I need to build another.. Cheers

  • @CottageGarage
    @CottageGarage Рік тому

    Have owned my 2022 dual sport for a little over a year and it’s been a fantastic bike. Was my first bike and I have dropped it a lot and it’s held up well. Upgrading the tires helped a lot for off-road.

  • @NonStoppie
    @NonStoppie 3 роки тому +5

    Cool that you guys show love to the smaller bikes. Great looking thing that KLX 300.

  • @MagicToaster_1fan
    @MagicToaster_1fan 3 роки тому +49

    I don't know why Kawasaki did it but I'm so happy they did. This is the first bike ever I felt the need to buy brand new off the show room floor.

    • @axeman6560
      @axeman6560 2 роки тому +3

      I bought this bike in 2011 with the 250 motor exactly the same , I've still got it 40,000 miles its still a peach, great brakes good suspension lots of after market spares. buy one you will love it. CRF 300 is a bit of a fatty.

    • @machupikachu1085
      @machupikachu1085 2 роки тому +2

      @@axeman6560 I'm looking into one, but my concern is the longevity of those thumpers for street use. I don't wanna have to have a $2k rebuild every 50 000 miles. Is your mileage typical for dual sports?

    • @axeman6560
      @axeman6560 2 роки тому +1

      @@machupikachu1085 mmm it would take me years to put 50,000 miles on it. Most singles would only be good for 50 thousand. Get a BMW if you want uber high miles or a goldwing. Different bikes thou.

    • @machupikachu1085
      @machupikachu1085 2 роки тому +1

      @@axeman6560 makes sense. How much street riding do you do?
      It's roughly 30 miles one way just to get to trails where I live, plus I would be using it for commuting with some freeways, so there would be a fair amount of street use. Do you think the KLR will put up with that kind of abuse long term?

    • @axeman6560
      @axeman6560 2 роки тому

      @@machupikachu1085 go to a smaller rear sprocket for highway riding. It's only a 300 , not so good on the highway. I just picked a triumph street triple r, second hand, wicked bike 106 horsepower not so expensive .

  • @overboostn
    @overboostn 3 роки тому +3

    My first motorcycle was a KLX250SM, I loved that bike sooooo much. Might be time to get back on something,

  • @zyonsdream
    @zyonsdream 3 роки тому +1

    I converted my 2021 CRF450RL to a super Moto and once I installed the Vortex ECM it turned into a beast. I’m 240lbs and fully geared with a backpack, it topped out on the highway at 96mph, GPS’d. Every morning when I get on my Africa or my Pan America, I sort of wish I was taking the 450 to work. A super Moto is just a fun bike to have

  • @danmanthe9335
    @danmanthe9335 Рік тому +3

    I love Zach's energy for the Daily Rider series

  • @zx10danny1
    @zx10danny1 3 роки тому +4

    Excellent Episode Zach! Loved the bike swap! Keep them coming, you are setting the standard for bike reviews.

  • @EllaBananas
    @EllaBananas 3 роки тому +1

    the bike swap bit was great! I love clever mix ups like that.

  • @pilkjaer
    @pilkjaer 3 роки тому +11

    Bike swapping was really cool and unexpected. I really liked it.

  • @berttompkins9096
    @berttompkins9096 3 роки тому

    I got rid of a (nice!)1200 moto guzzi and and having loads of pure fun tbrashinh my little KLX250. It definitely runs way better with common mods a d after it breaks in. Very happy with it and am waiting on the new KLR adventure to arrive. This will cover the longer street rides. Love my Kawasakis.

  • @Wabbit1961
    @Wabbit1961 2 роки тому +6

    I test rode this bike during a Kawasaki demo day on Friday, December 3rd. I LOVED IT! I actually got to test that front brake out when the lead rider was approaching a light turning yellow. There was only four riders in the group plus the trail rider. We all thought he was going to go through the light but at the last minute he stopped, practically sideways. I went from accelerating to hard braking in a second. Did a small stopie. The instructor behind me stopped next to me and just looked at me and gave me a thumbs up...lol.
    I live with the woods as my backyard. This would be a ton of fun for that. But for real world use I have to say, and as old as I am I've never ridden one till now, I absolutely loved the KLR650 . That, to me, is what I would buy. Hell, I was on the full touring model and even decked out the KLR is a bargain.

    • @TheAnnoyingBoss
      @TheAnnoyingBoss Рік тому +2

      Its happened to me before. A light went from green to yellow to red way fast and it was raining so i tried stopping but there was no hope as i was starting to go sideways real bad so i stopped trying to stop and let the bike straighten itself out and went through the redlight anyway. Ive thought about it and its a little sketcky because you think running the red and getting a ticket is probably better than crashing but at the same time if traffic doesnt look before they go and see you not stopping youll either tbone them or them you. On the flip side if you stop too fast you get rear ended esspecially if the person behind you is trying to skate the yellow. Ultimately the best I found is when im not in my car and on a motorcycle I choose to try to avoid the rush hour stop and go busy areas. I go out when lots of people are at work etc. I stay away from the stupid spots where you have to stop and go a bunch. Aim for the curvier roads. Im looking at this bike because i cam get back into offroad hobbies

  • @jahmaldujon9010
    @jahmaldujon9010 3 роки тому

    I have been waiting for this review. Thank you!

  • @YamahaYz250
    @YamahaYz250 Рік тому

    Awesome video man
    Thank you for sharing I really appreciate your perspective I myself am looking into this particular product
    Stay blessed

  • @mickleblade
    @mickleblade 3 роки тому

    I used to use an XR250 with trailwings on, best commuter bike ever, except for service intervals.

  • @michaelhayward7572
    @michaelhayward7572 3 роки тому +6

    This is just a brilliant series.
    Loved every episode, even though i would'nt buy 75% of the bikes.
    SV650 in 2021 please Zak?

  • @PETERNESS
    @PETERNESS 2 роки тому +1

    Hello from Australia,as a kid starting a new job fresh out of school i saved up and purchased a second hand motorcycle as the train and bus to work got old and tediuos very quickly,at 17 9 months you were eligible to get your learners to ride a motorcycle on public roads and the salesman looked at my budget and convinced me to buy a 2 year old slightly used Kawasaki 500 single cylinder two stroke ,it was a 1983 KX 500 converted to road specs and rebadged a KDX500 side stand front rear tail lights indicators and a long muffler deemed it road worthy,it had an extra coper head gasket to bring the compression down and easier to start,rode it 8 times and it was a hell ride each and every time ,i swapped it with a mates brother for a Honda XL250

  • @elgar6743
    @elgar6743 3 роки тому +2

    It is truly, a Kawasaki that, "Lets the GOOD TIMES Roll".
    Great little bike and nice review!

  • @brambersig5014
    @brambersig5014 2 роки тому

    The best comparison video out there,well done bud.

  • @rogerandroid2186
    @rogerandroid2186 Рік тому

    I have seen you go down the 2nd second of rail/sand before, but you did blow me away with the bike swap!!

  • @garageliving3658
    @garageliving3658 3 роки тому

    Very well made video! Couldn't ask for more 👍👍👍

  • @trevormcbride2913
    @trevormcbride2913 3 роки тому +2

    You guys should do the Honda NC series. I feel like it would be very good as a daily rider. Can do basically everything, highway, light dirt, some twisty’s, and it has great storage

  • @thomashalley7258
    @thomashalley7258 3 роки тому +34

    When I lived in Austin and rode a scooter it was more comfortable to ride further back on the seat cause I could stretch out a bit.

    • @dbtrackz33
      @dbtrackz33 3 роки тому +6

      Stfu scooter boy

    • @jakeedgell591
      @jakeedgell591 3 роки тому +33

      @@dbtrackz33 Chill dude, you're not impressing anyone here.

    • @dbtrackz33
      @dbtrackz33 3 роки тому +1

      @@jakeedgell591 who made you comment Captain? 🤣 Back to your scooter....

    • @alonzowilliams116
      @alonzowilliams116 3 роки тому +22

      @@dbtrackz33 people are so fucking weird, what was the point of being disrespectful

    • @jeeves6490
      @jeeves6490 3 роки тому +9

      @@dbtrackz33 Never ridden a scooter?
      Lot of fun, helps if your comfortable in your manhood.

  • @baconwhiskey821
    @baconwhiskey821 2 роки тому

    Psych a klx300 waiting in the rough.
    Great review and video!

  • @JDuBz815
    @JDuBz815 2 роки тому +2

    "sometimes the rudimentary stuff is where you feel the most connected to the bike".. well said. A well - designed cable clutch, even with a non - adjustable lever, is often better than a poorly - designed hydraulic clutch that offers little to no feel.

  • @demon817
    @demon817 3 роки тому +4

    I have 10 bikes I decided to get my son a new bike I had the pick of the lot, I had every color chose of both the KLX300SM and KLX300S. Went with the Blue KLX300SM 1. I now think it's a better looking bike in the Blue than the KAW Green one because my friend got the Green on and side by side the Blue just fits this Supermoto. 2. It needs a good pipe, EJK controller and when broken in the engine sings, I seem to have more fun being stupid on this bike than any of my other bikes. 3 Very simple to work on and a hoot to jump curbs do wheelies, just be stupid, this is a fun bike, it's great as stated for a go around town bike and is a blast if you live in the country or love trails get the 300S, once you get the feel for it's off road capability you can just slide it all over the place in a fun way. I say buy it, and thank you Kawasaki for a fun Supermoto out of the box, only disappointment is the no gear indicator, water temp, which I added very cheaply and easy to do, NO ABS NEEDED it's a SUPERMOTO if you want 100 miles an hour and ABS get a standard 300/400cc bike but in no way will it put a smile on your face like this bike does, it is true a slow bike can be more fun than a fast bike. 4. All most for got I live were it's got 70% insane twisties and this bike carves them up in a fun way 🤔 😊 👍

    • @dddd3161
      @dddd3161 2 роки тому

      Debating on this and a DRZ400SM?🤔

    • @cagmz
      @cagmz 2 роки тому

      @@dddd3161 have you decided? Especially used vs new.

  • @theronstrong8765
    @theronstrong8765 2 роки тому +1

    I'm not new to riding, but i definitely find myself sliding back on my dual-sport, i'm not particular comfy up on the tank unless i'm riding through the woods, but even then i'm probably standing up

  • @DG121480
    @DG121480 2 місяці тому

    I owned the '09 version of this, which was a carbureted 250. 21hp and 301lbs. An FMF slip-on, airbox mods, and a dynojet kit turned it into a two-wheeled go cart. Super fun bike as long as you kept it under 65. I would recommend one of these as a 1st bike to anyone. It's pretty much perfect for what it is, which is a fun, functional toy. I REALLY wish they would make a 500cc version with about 40ish hp. That would be awesome.

  • @mattburnett4185
    @mattburnett4185 2 роки тому

    I had the 250 enduro, better for offroad.
    Surprisingly powerful with the carb (vacuum slide and jetting) mod and exhaust mods.
    Beautifully plush for offroad and trails, and handles easy in town.
    With mods it will pull 65mph on the freeway uphill

  • @wes_d
    @wes_d 3 роки тому

    Two for the price of one…I was about to give him a hard time for the long review and he goes and jumps on the dirt touring version. Well done.

  • @Stickmister360
    @Stickmister360 3 роки тому

    I’ve been waiting for this for sooooo long

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Рік тому

    Thanks Zack, both of these bikes are very appealing for having a little fun. The video makes it clear that the SM is more street oriented and other more for the dirt. In 2023 there’s only a $200 difference so it’s not that. Not a good value but a fun bike. Best value in this segment is the XT250 imo

  • @douglasfrantzen3011
    @douglasfrantzen3011 2 роки тому +5

    28:46 "Is it coming for the DRZ400sm?" No, ethanol in our fuel is doing that, since Suzuki isn't changing to fuel injection.

  • @brandonpoley
    @brandonpoley Місяць тому +1

    I got a 2023 KLX300 and rode it on the highway for the first time yesterday and it feels like driving a bycyle at 100 mph. Its not bad just trippy/different and took an hour too get used too. For context I'm used to driving a klr.

  • @coastaku1954
    @coastaku1954 2 роки тому +3

    I'll take the Dual Sport version. I'm just getting into owning motorcycles (I'm getting my first dirt bike this weekend) and I feel like I'm gonna spend a lot of time in the dirt

  • @poo4731
    @poo4731 3 роки тому +3

    I have the dual sport. It’s fun as hell.

  • @jtec99
    @jtec99 3 роки тому

    Knowing a little bit about gang tags, I smile at the righting on the wall during the dirt portion of the ride.

  • @Wabbit1961
    @Wabbit1961 2 роки тому

    I'd like to add to my last post. I'm 60, 6', 180#, wear a 32-34 jeans.
    This would be perfect for urban riding. Put the old milk crate on the back and you have your daily shipping machine. Brakes are great. Ergos are great. The sound coming out of this when hammered make you smile big-time. Dash was clear in the sunlight. The levers are comfortable. I'd take this over a Honda trail or a Honda ADV 150. $6k is steep, I agree. I think if I wanted a bit more, for around the same cash, one would choose the Versys 300.
    The only thing if say about the difference in the two models is that the 300sm is a good inch lower seat height and the 300sm loses front end travel about the same height.
    The 300sm is very readable on pavement. Great feedback from the front end.
    To answer his question - you sit on the back of the 300sm when you want to pop a wheelie because the front sits lower...lol

  • @harryfritter8266
    @harryfritter8266 2 роки тому

    I have the 300 dual sport and it's a fun bike. When the brakes get old they have a mechanical abs

  • @TheHemiphil81
    @TheHemiphil81 2 роки тому

    Great video. I've always loved and only owned Hondas but I think this is a great looking bike I would gladly ride daily.

  • @You-Toober
    @You-Toober 3 роки тому +1

    @ 8:38 - Wow! That tree on the left is beautiful!
    Nice color!

    • @machupikachu1085
      @machupikachu1085 2 роки тому +1

      There's been a bunch of those planted all over SoCal. Always cool to see that splash of color.

  • @ericweber1969
    @ericweber1969 3 роки тому +6

    I’d pick one of these over an MT-03 any day of the week.

  • @ramin47rs
    @ramin47rs 3 роки тому

    You talking kind of my language great videos as always thanks body 🤘👍

  • @rigilroy
    @rigilroy 3 роки тому +5

    I am getting GTA vibe from the bike swap near a railway track

  • @caseyrice768
    @caseyrice768 3 роки тому +10

    Which mic are you using in helmet? It sounds so good!

  • @kleinbottled79
    @kleinbottled79 3 роки тому +4

    I think it would have to be the dual sport for me. If I buy a dirt bike I want it to be good in the dirt. The SM being a small amount better on the street doesn't feel like it's worth loosing what you loose off-road. (Unless you live in NYC or San Fran or something as Zack points out.)

  • @richardpiotrowski1043
    @richardpiotrowski1043 3 роки тому +8

    I have an '09 Supermoto that I put trail tires on...great off-road fun...suspension on it was better than a '13 CRF-250L...
    Only issue was when on a hard lean on pavement...definitely scarier than a Ninja.

    • @Zeggawong
      @Zeggawong 3 роки тому

      I found the 09 250 supermoto handled awesome. Very stable scraping pegs and rolling stoppies were so easy.

  • @And_rew92
    @And_rew92 3 роки тому

    I had the 250S as my first bike. Being tall I had to sit back to be able to use the gear shifter and brake lever properly.

  • @danielgreen7159
    @danielgreen7159 10 місяців тому +2

    I have the dual sport 250, I like the versatility and basically want it all. Most of the mods I've done are to make it more hyway capable, and I'm sure if I had the SM most of my mods would be to make it more off road capable.

  • @scottubz
    @scottubz 3 роки тому

    Own a 2021 klx sm also have done
    Protaper bars
    Tst tailight
    Odi purple grips
    Maddripp mirrors
    All custom purple stickers
    Crowns matched valve stems
    Seat pad
    Ram mount
    Led front headlight
    Front turn signals
    Relay for turn signals
    Black spokes
    Trackside handguards
    Charger/ battery output

  • @josephedwards8992
    @josephedwards8992 9 місяців тому

    You got some balls man…. My neighbor let me ride his dual sport…. I was on a 55mph back highway I had it up to 65 and I felt okay…. The freeway would be crazy…. I rode the freeway on my Harley all the time no issues

  • @ownyourworld
    @ownyourworld 3 роки тому

    Great to see you guys , any chance the pair of you will be doing any more mini adventures soon ?

  • @xtek95
    @xtek95 3 роки тому +5

    Zack…I test rode the KLX300 recently and agree that “it’s not gonna tear your arms off”..pretty gutless.
    Hoping you will take the Kawasaki W800 Standard out for a ride soon.
    I loved it!

  • @irfarf201
    @irfarf201 3 роки тому +9

    why is the thumbnail said 2009 kawasaki versys?

  • @rossmehtala5395
    @rossmehtala5395 3 роки тому +11

    i have this bike and i absolutely love it!~!!!!

  • @MZain1
    @MZain1 3 роки тому +1

    05:43 I just need that much amount of confidence when I am riding my bike.

  • @ernieschatz3783
    @ernieschatz3783 2 роки тому +5

    I had the 250cc version of this in Japan, called the D-Tracker. Lot's of fun to be had in the mountains; the tighter the turns, the better. It became even more fun after dropping in a 300cc jug with Wiseco piston and a mild-grind cam...oh and flat-slide pumper carb...it wheelied much easier than your test bike! One of the the most fun bikes I've owned. The suspension was completely reworked as as well. But of course, once all of the mods were done, it was time to move to the next bike 😅 No regrets of ownership though. Time with that bike was time well spent.

    • @baz69er13
      @baz69er13 Рік тому

      Yes I've had the same bike for 12 years in Thailand, great reliable bike......

  • @jmart4005
    @jmart4005 3 роки тому +1

    Good job on the review. Loved the dual sport interlude!

  • @BmxDieseldude
    @BmxDieseldude 3 роки тому +2

    I think the only thing kawi got wrong on this bike is the price. Realistically this bike is closer to a grom in function. Its a basic bare bones lightweight hooligan city commuter. There's nothing in it to justify that price. If they knocked it down a couple grand I'd go out and get one right now.

  • @dmelson7502
    @dmelson7502 2 роки тому

    One look at the back of the bike was the best advertisement for a tail tidy system that I've ever seen.

  • @StuntTriple
    @StuntTriple 3 роки тому +2

    Thinking of this as a second bike on which i might actually commute to work

    • @artsgotagun
      @artsgotagun 3 роки тому +1

      I got mine three weeks ago and have only driven my car once since then...haha...perfect little commuter.

  • @chazlyle41
    @chazlyle41 3 роки тому +1

    I feel like a little dual sport or supermoto are the only bikes in the list that are 100% number one if you’re commute is one circumstance (in town) and 100% dead last if you’re commute Iis another circumstance (interstate). That said, small/light can mean a lot more FUN and dirt cheap can mean less worry if you drop/break/scratch/ding it up ha.

  • @daveryan7345
    @daveryan7345 3 роки тому

    710 n. riding that freeway is full of trucks right out of the harbor,nice riding and stay safe.

  • @falcodog2917
    @falcodog2917 Рік тому +2

    Loved the video! Which KLX300 is for me? The KLX300-R dirt bike. It's a surprisingly capable, durable and inexpensive bike.

  • @demon817
    @demon817 2 роки тому +3

    I got the Blue KLX300SM for my son I am 5' 10" 160lbs and I got it up to 95mph real fast and it had more but still braking it in so backed off. I see this bike needs around 1500 miles to brake in real good, and it's a blast to ride slow bike fast as they say. I did a oil change every 100 miles for the break in and did a hard break in when the bike was in the low rpm's if was just puttering so go were your engine wants every KLX300SM bike engine will be different. At 95 the engine did not feel like I was pushing it the bike does have a exhaust. I highly recommend the Delkevic exhaust for this bike. Quality one and nice sound. I hope that helps anyone out there looking at this bike

    • @dddd3161
      @dddd3161 2 роки тому

      Is that delvic too loud for late night city riding?

    • @demon817
      @demon817 2 роки тому

      No, it not any loader than a MT07/09 with an exhaust. The bike is perfect for a 5'10 / 5'11 or smaller rider 160llb max you can rase hell all over the city and get 65/70 mpg. This is a small bike for small riders who want to have fun and great milage.

  • @reecetbobby5347
    @reecetbobby5347 2 роки тому

    I had the exact same bike from 2009, although then it was a 250 and had a carb instead of injection. Sad to see that this bike is literally identical to the one I had from 12 years ago minus those two changes. Either way my 09 was a great starter bike and I enjoyed it quite a bit.

  • @crad5476
    @crad5476 2 роки тому +2

    It feels a bit better when I sit a bit further back, especially if I have been driving for 2 hours, then the only thing to do to stop the pain is to sit further back.

  • @ericweber1969
    @ericweber1969 3 роки тому +1

    Sweet bike, but I’ll take the DRZ400SM. Having said that, this is an outstanding deal!

  • @rocketrollsvlogs7625
    @rocketrollsvlogs7625 3 роки тому

    I will never buy another street bike without ABS. But the KLX does look like fun. Both of them.

  • @tjjr1062
    @tjjr1062 Рік тому +1

    Just put money down today on the 2024 KLX300 SM. It might show up tomorrow, it might show up in December. Things are crazy these days.

  • @agl1789
    @agl1789 9 місяців тому

    Good review. Thanks ❤

  • @MrSpeed-lt8gr
    @MrSpeed-lt8gr 2 роки тому

    16:14 LOVE that old school Impala!

  • @lidangoldshten2829
    @lidangoldshten2829 3 роки тому +1

    Zack can you please make a daily ride on a ducati scrambler 800, and give your aspects on the L twin engine.
    Would be greatly appreciated

  • @tonimusgrave9530
    @tonimusgrave9530 2 роки тому

    Like the looks. Appears to handle well. Didn’t think the price would be that high since it is just a basic bike

  • @Arthurzeiro
    @Arthurzeiro 3 роки тому +30

    That thumbnail had me scratching my head.
    Edit: It's been fixed now. For the price they're asking it's not a great deal at all is It? At least the mirrors are kinda neat.

    • @AbdurrahmanZedSaeed
      @AbdurrahmanZedSaeed 3 роки тому +3

      Versys 650🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @A_Dirrty_Bird
      @A_Dirrty_Bird 3 роки тому +2

      Had me pumped for more battletoad content

    • @patw9175
      @patw9175 3 роки тому +3

      I think it's a good deal. The only bike even near it is the DRZ. It costs 1500 dollars more and Suzuki released it when cell phones flipped shut. I'm not the only one, when I asked the kawi dealer near me they said if I was gonna preorder one I'd be 47th in line.....

    • @Motoboo_Marine
      @Motoboo_Marine 3 роки тому +1

      It seems like it'd be a much better deal on the used market in a couple years.

    • @Stickmister360
      @Stickmister360 3 роки тому +2

      It is the cheapest factory sm on the market right now i believe. And for fuel injection and a 6th gear that’s all it really has going for it. Zach also forgot to mention gearing, the sm has longer gearing for those 17in wheels. But for 1500 more you could buy a drz400 that has been the same for 20+ years 🤷‍♂️ with a little more tickle than the klx. it’s hard to say for 6000 if it’s worth it until you swing a leg over one.

  • @RedboneUnincorporated
    @RedboneUnincorporated 3 роки тому +2

    Yeah I got the 21 300r, because it actually has even better suspension than the duel sport, with the intention of turning it into a street legal dual sport, but there are not many parts options available so it's a slow process; probably should have just opted for the camo dual sport option, but then again I'd probably still be waiting for a bike since it took me months to secure my 300r...and even then I got super lucky and only got it because someone else wasn't approved to finance it.

  • @Theophilus1968
    @Theophilus1968 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Zack. Thanks for the review. If you were going to buy a first bike for your high school 15 1/2 year old for buzzing to school, practice, McDonalds and the occasional trail what would some of your pics be new or used in dual sport, super moto family. Thanks!

  • @garrisonhornick3806
    @garrisonhornick3806 3 роки тому +1

    Can you guys review a 5th gen VFR? Id be interested to see where it stacks up on the leaderboard.

  • @salami99
    @salami99 2 роки тому

    i have the klx250 is vibrate likey hell when u get to that 65 mph point and it's clear even if it could be bored to 300 or 270 it would not want to go fast.

  • @alexbaskov
    @alexbaskov 3 роки тому +1

    would definitely try one, but it seems a bit expensive, comparing to what you're actually getting with this bike. i was also surprised, how yamaha mt-03 was way higher in your list.

  • @mark8yes329
    @mark8yes329 2 роки тому

    I called the insurance company yesterday to get a quote on each of these 2 versions of the Kawa KXL300. The rate for Toronto was $683 for the SM model with the $300 ABS brake option nd $740 for the other Dual Sport that doesn't have ABS. Trust me you don't want the knobby tires for riding o the street, especially if the road is damp or wet. Going around corner with knobby tires, the front tire doesn't have enough grip. You will drop the bike for sure as it's front end slides away from your path. So if you use the bike in any city with paved roads, your only intelligent choice is the SM, SuperMoto version. If you want to race or rough it up on the weekend, buy an extra wheel and tire for the front and buy the Dual Sport with the standard knobby tires and swap the spare wheel and street tire to drive home safely. If buying new, make a deal with the dealer to include the price of the extra/wheel tire as part of the sale and financing deal. By the way, compare the 4 man brands of bikes, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and the Kawa, for the compression ratio of the engine. Because the Kawa has a radiator and water cooling, it has a much higher compression ratio of 11 to one. The other 250cc bikes that have air cooled engines, have a much lower 9.4 or 9 5 to one compression ratio. This means the Kawa engine temperature when warmed up, will give consistency of performance. The air cooled engines won't give consistency in power based on the air temperature. A huge advantage of the much higher CR is that in hot weather above 75 F or higher you can buy 89 or 91 octane gas to take advantage of the decent 11 to one CR. The air cooled other brands cannot take advantage of the higher octane gas except at temps of 85 F or above when the power drops off because the engine starts running too hot. Another advantage of the Kawa is the it has DOHC or Dual Overhead Cams with 4 valves per cylinder versus just 2 valves per cylinder for the Honda and some other brands. The advantage of two intake and 2 exhaust valves is that a different cam profile or grind for each of the 2 intakes is one can be setup to open earlier than the other intake valve which allows for a smoother more graduale power and torque band for better street or lower RPM performance and the other valve can respond at a slightly higher RPM. It's simple but all very high power expensive cars use the same 4 valve per cylinder for best power band. For $6,000 the Kawa is a bargoon.

  • @The-Host
    @The-Host 2 роки тому

    One of the reason tall bikes balance so we'll is the same as when you balance a stick on your finger. A 2 inch stick is about impossible to balance for a period of time. However a 4 ft broom stick you can balance for days.

  • @aussie4x44
    @aussie4x44 3 роки тому +2

    Love the vid always entertaining good work

  • @andreasgtech
    @andreasgtech 3 роки тому

    Ok, the point when Zack enters the second segment of railway track route and surprisingly finds the enduro version of the bike was as smooth as it gets xD

  • @markbock3027
    @markbock3027 3 роки тому

    So... when’s the Trident video coming? I’ve been waiting for it ever since the MT-07 one.

  • @koviyovas8325
    @koviyovas8325 Рік тому

    i'd choose the drz400sm for the character and old school feel.