Klr 650 Off Road

Starting at 6 699 msrp. The rugged and tough kawasaki klr 650 motorcycle is built for adventure. While awaiting the fate of my possibly totaled klr i figure i might use this time wisely and ask the collective what mods might be done that would make the klr 650 more of an offroad ready steed while still maintaining street legality for commuting and or travel.

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Having a motorbike with too much psi can cause you to go off balance easily.

Klr 650 off road. That being said let s start the review. Swanky cat 29 131 views. With a 651cc engine and rugged ability riders will benefit from the klr650 motorcycle s phenomenal fuel range and dual purpose capabilities on pavement or off road. These dual purpose motorcycles boast a 249cc engine and provide a superior ride for confidently navigating through city streets or off road trails.

Fork springs rear shock off road pegs fork brace. If the adventure bike market were driven by pure vulcan logic no one would buy anything else. The suzuki dr650 and the honda xr650l are both more off road worthy especially the honda. Klx 250 motorcycles deliver serious on and off road riding performance that appeals to riders of various skill levels.

Fortunately this guide will find the best tires related to the klr 650. It was a rough ride but the various guards we added managed to keep the v strom s vitals protected over some pretty harsh terrain. Check the recommended bike pressure of your tires to enhance their performance and remain safe while on the road. It is however more of a dirt bike than the heavier but faster bmw sertao 650.

Dont take your klr off road until you see this. In this case the v strom s power advantage was able to overcome the klr 650 s advantages in suspension and weight even in technical off road terrain. Kawasaki built the klr 650 for actual use in rough terrain not as another motorcycle equivalent of the soccer mom suv. Who says you cant rip offroad on a klr 650 the pig hits the woods mc s bike life.

The frame rims and suspension show true off road dna and carry features. For what you want i would get the dr650 but you won t go wrong with either the dr650 or klr650 the klr has a huge gas tank but is heavier the dr650 is lighter and is a little better off road but plenty good for commuting too.