I really like this bike. It's all about fun. Must be a really tossable bike. Simply like running down the road at no more than sixty. I had seen some say these bikes will go around eighty tops, but these bikes are made for fun around the speed limit. I think those tires are tube tires which kind of stink because a tubeless tire is really easy to throw in a plug, air it up and get home. Your comment about filling it up strikes a nerve, because I am in the market for a commuter bike but am leaning towards a KLR650 or vstrom simply for the tank. A far different riding experience, as is the Honda NC700/750. Each bike has a different goal and riding experience. Of all of those, for me, right now the Vstrom650 used, is my pick but for a daily fun bike, that Kawasaki Klx300 is a great choice. I just wish it had a 3-gallon tank on it. That would be at least 150 miles before filling up. I would use only premium in it. The cleaners in the premium would help keep the fuel injection system clean and you might be surprised the little engine might bring you back more gas mileage too. I use Shell and Exxon premium in my 2003 Honda Accord, and it runs far better than using any regular, but we only have ethanol-based gas where I live, and ethanol kills motors. If I had that bike, I would probably run Mobil One motorcycle oil in it. Doing oil changes more frequently than the manufacturer recommends. I prefer Castrol oil but, it is so darn expensive for motorcycles, the Mobil One is a great oil and far less expensive. I only use the oil viscosity the manufacturer recommends. Fun video. Great bike. Enjoy it.
Windscreen doesn't make the Honda less aerodynamic. Generally small windscreens help direct some air around the rider which is more aerodynamic than nothing at all.
I have a question, is the brand KTM in the USA market? I have not seen a single video of any motorcycle of that brand, I see a lot of Ducati, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki, not KYM or Husqvarna
Very helpful. I want a lighter bike but at 60mpg and a 5 gallon tank and already paid for my Vstrom is tough to give up. But at some point I need to downsize.
I have a 2024 with about 800 miles on it. Weather recently got cold here and I noticed that coolant light and check engine light stay on for a few seconds after starting and other lights go off... coolant is full. Is this normal?
Mmm estéticamente no me termina de convencer como diseño para supermoto, demasiado alta. Creo que ktm modificada o una Husqvarna 701 es una verdadera supermoto.
i bought the same bike, same color and all, looking at this review helped me choose this model, great review!! love this bike !!!
Glad this was helpful, enjoy!
Beautiful, that's the one I want
Acerbis makes aftermarket tanks with 3.5+ gallon capacity. FYI.
I have the 2024 duel version, and getting 65 too
I really like this bike. It's all about fun. Must be a really tossable bike. Simply like running down the road at no more than sixty. I had seen some say these bikes will go around eighty tops, but these bikes are made for fun around the speed limit.
I think those tires are tube tires which kind of stink because a tubeless tire is really easy to throw in a plug, air it up and get home.
Your comment about filling it up strikes a nerve, because I am in the market for a commuter bike but am leaning towards a KLR650 or vstrom simply for the tank. A far different riding experience, as is the Honda NC700/750. Each bike has a different goal and riding experience.
Of all of those, for me, right now the Vstrom650 used, is my pick but for a daily fun bike, that Kawasaki Klx300 is a great choice. I just wish it had a 3-gallon tank on it. That would be at least 150 miles before filling up.
I would use only premium in it. The cleaners in the premium would help keep the fuel injection system clean and you might be surprised the little engine might bring you back more gas mileage too. I use Shell and Exxon premium in my 2003 Honda Accord, and it runs far better than using any regular, but we only have ethanol-based gas where I live, and ethanol kills motors.
If I had that bike, I would probably run Mobil One motorcycle oil in it. Doing oil changes more frequently than the manufacturer recommends. I prefer Castrol oil but, it is so darn expensive for motorcycles, the Mobil One is a great oil and far less expensive. I only use the oil viscosity the manufacturer recommends.
Fun video. Great bike. Enjoy it.
Good review. I'll stick w my klx230, same size tank and better mpg. Plenty fast for what it is.
Would you choose it over an ktm 500 excf
Windscreen doesn't make the Honda less aerodynamic. Generally small windscreens help direct some air around the rider which is more aerodynamic than nothing at all.
I have a question, is the brand KTM in the USA market? I have not seen a single video of any motorcycle of that brand, I see a lot of Ducati, Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Kawasaki, not KYM or Husqvarna
Yes, they are, but they don't promote as much as the big brands.
Very helpful. I want a lighter bike but at 60mpg and a 5 gallon tank and already paid for my Vstrom is tough to give up. But at some point I need to downsize.
Don't give up the Strom, it's a great bike
Is the running-in period over? Because a new engine always consumes more than a run-in engine.
I have a 2024 with about 800 miles on it. Weather recently got cold here and I noticed that coolant light and check engine light stay on for a few seconds after starting and other lights go off... coolant is full. Is this normal?
That's interesting, I'm not sure
A corbin seat or Sargent would definitely be first modification
Great video - you cover so much pertinent information, your experience and knowledge shine through.
Mmm estéticamente no me termina de convencer como diseño para supermoto, demasiado alta. Creo que ktm modificada o una Husqvarna 701 es una verdadera supermoto.