I have the dual sport version. Did all the usual mods, delkevic exhaust, kdx snorkle, 02 and secondary throttle delete. It really wakes it up ,I'm guesstimating 5 or 6 horsepower, and because I ride on the road more than I thought I would I geared it up .(15t sprocket in frt ) and I'm going with more street oriented tires. I love the versatility and the fun.
It's funny you mentioned the mt07. I've been wanting one for a while, but i really like the 300sm and i think my plan is to get a 300sm, keep it and get an mt07 or mt09.
@Tri Vo Supermoto Thanks! That DRZ looks like good fun!! The KLX has proven to be a great entry level sm. Kawasaki has done really good by the KLX line-up. I can't wait to try out other super motos - ride safe, brothaman!
Sweet! I find that these class of CC motorcycles, (250,300,450) are perfect for street riding. I used to think that slower was boring and underwhelming but my feelings about that has changed drastically, since purchasing the klx. I admit, I’ve been bitten by the super moto bug and love to ride even more, now! 🙌
I test rode the 2022 model a year ago. Could not stop smiling. Wrapping the throttle and going nowhere fast....lol. But it handles, turns, and stops on a dime. I plan to get one when I move to Thailand. They also accept Hepco Becker C-bow luggage systems.
@Wabbit961 Yes! There’s nothing like riding a slow bike fast, that’s for sure!! 😁 I agree with you, the bike handles great and furthermore, it’s very smooth when shifting gears. Enjoy your move to Thailand and ride safe out there! 👍
A 250 thats basically a 300 is exactly what you want for the difficult technical trails it weights less so you can miscle it around for longer and youre carrying less fuel weight you have to lean around offroad to go just as far. 250s were like the king of casual backwoods offroading for a long time. And that was before 6 speeds
I HAVE A 22 TRICKED OUT FOR A SUPER MOTO, CHAINS, BRAKES, BIGGER, BRAKE ROTOR FRONT, TIRES MAGE WHEELS, , STILL HAVE THE NEW OFF ROAD STREET SET UP AS WELL TWO BIKE IN ONE VERY FUN, LOVE IT, GONNA GET A FLAT SPARE TANK, AND REAR RACK. BIKE CAME WITH SPEEDO CHIP, PLUG IN FROM THE OFF ROAD, TIES TO THE STREET TIRES, ALL AROUND BIKE FOR THE MONEY NO MORE CARBS, SIX SPEED, GEARS ARE TIGHT. BUT VERY FUN.
Felt buyers remorse when I first bought the CRF300L, but when it got stolen I missed it big time. Still miss it. Love to have a smaller bike to just jump on and go rip around, but at first it felt like a scooter with a clutch. I found many uses for it and rode it more than my FJO9. I rode the thing to work and back every day 30 miles or so. One recommendation. Skip the MT07 and get the MT09 for your bigger street bike. Trust me my friend. You will be happier with the MT09. It’s a very nimble bike and it has modes and traction control etc…. Ride it in rain mode for the first couple of days. Or the the other recommendation would be the Tenere 700. Great all around bike.
@C Neiner I appreciate the feedback but I've had a change of heart - 6 months into riding a Kawi motorcycle and I've converted. Granted, I may feel the same about Yamaha but I've yet to ride one. That said, I'm now looking into another Kawasaki model - nothing personal on Yamaha, It's just the path I'm on, at this time. However, given how much I enjoy riding motorcycles, I'm sure I'll get around to trying (and most likely, purchasing) a Yamaha.
I'm selling my 2017 09 & thinking about getting the KLX. I'm 66 years old & the Yamaha just demands to much attention to ride it fast, for me anyway. It's like it is just waiting for me to make a mistake so it can pounce. I'm pretty sure the little Kawasaki would be more fun & more forgiving. If there's such a thing as too much fun it's the 09's motor.
I got the 23 klx 300 camo dual sport I kinda wish I got the sm! its a great bike and good review to each his own hope you're loving it bro.....this is a fun bike to modify first thing for me was ims superstock foot pegs way more of a platform......this bike does "do its thing" completely stock
also supers and dual sports are safer I think BC you have more options to avoid accidents..plan more exits that other bikes can't ....you can ride over any terrain
I got the same 22 agreed great bike. my max cruise speed is 80 i have soft bags on it. I can top it out around 90 it doesn’t feel slow to me until after 65 or 70 and other than every now and then wishing it had like 25% more power just for top speed and passing on busy roads it’s near perfect as a whole master race around town bike for sure
🙌💯 I’m glad you’re having fun on the KLX300. Hands down, a great bike to have around town for riding and YES, it’s still fun going top speed on this motorcycle! It’s not fast off the line but it’s quick once it revs up there!
@@bubbazanetti6657 yeah It’s not fast stock but for 300cc I’ve pushed it (has aftermarket performance parts so I’m pushing more CCs than stock haven’t dyno it yet) and personally living in a heavy traffic city it’s been the best to push it to red line as I’m spitting lanes going as fast as I can(yes I got a death wish)get more of a thrill than my my R1 I can’t get the full potential need to go the track for that but my point of view great bike for the price.
@@rustyshackleford9374 great bike we can agree and if you don’t have aftermarket exhaust and minor modifications done to it I suggest you do so, power will increase make sure you do your research…..you could change the sprockets to 15t/37t supermoto stock comes 14t/37t….I hope to find a weekend to do the switch and come back with feed back
looking at the klx300 dual sport and SM to go with the KLR650. The KLR is almost too heavy for tight trails/woods riding, but want to be able to take it on the road. Does the SM work pretty good off road also? I noticed they offer a big bore kit now for it.
@eminiscalperpro9729 it’s a great bike for off-road trails for sure, but you would probably want to slap on some proper knobby’s for that. You don’t want go off-road with the street tires it comes equipped with.
I got exacly the same looking bike like the one on this video 75 on the freeway is sweet spot for it i weight 285 pound and i was able to take it up to 93 mph on flat no wind good bike will take you anywhere
@Max Bien definitely a good all around bike. I’m having a blast on it. I haven’t hit top speed on mine, yet…waiting on my first oil change to test it out.
Listen bro no 300 isnt. Where im at theres few roads 65+ so its super veristile. I just wouldnt take it on the interstate when everyones pushing 90 in a 75 amd theyrr pushing you to keep up with the flow but youre slow as hell man. This is gold for getting mcdonalds or hitting a tecunical trail offroad. Nothing too crazy, pretty budget but its still a 250 dual sport so the lightweight is the advantage. Its better at 0-15 than it is at 80 i think. Its still pretty capable though. Suprisingly. Itll get you around
You're right, I hardly ever take this bike on the interstate. It is definitely capable of doing it, for sure...it's just not my cup of tea, for obvious reasons. To each his own.
@RS660alec You could be right - I haven’t ridden any other sumo’s, so I can’t say I disagree. I’ve been looking at KTM sumo’s as well as Yamaha…they all seem fun to ride, no doubt.
No. DRZ needs fuel injection and a 6th gear-BADLY. I had a 2006 SM- great power but severely dated styling and still carbureted means it’s overpriced vs the KLX. I was always trying to shift into 6th which isn’t there on the DRZ. KLX much better bike all around.
For a Bike that light. No need for more than 35 HP ..with street tires. No frills, just Meat and Potatoes. Going from A to B. I'd call it .."Tow Joe, A to B" !
I have the dual sport version. Did all the usual mods, delkevic exhaust, kdx snorkle, 02 and secondary throttle delete. It really wakes it up ,I'm guesstimating 5 or 6 horsepower, and because I ride on the road more than I thought I would I geared it up .(15t sprocket in frt ) and I'm going with more street oriented tires. I love the versatility and the fun.
I couldn’t keep the Delkevic…it was too loud for my taste but definitely a good slip on.
@@bubbazanetti6657 I run mine open, but I thought it was pretty quiet with the spark arrestor in.
Just got my mine. 4/22/23 trying to learn how to ride it
@Ginio Lamy Good stuff! Great bike to learn on. Ride safe out there! 🙌👍
It's funny you mentioned the mt07. I've been wanting one for a while, but i really like the 300sm and i think my plan is to get a 300sm, keep it and get an mt07 or mt09.
Nice review! My gf bought the '22 SM when I got my DRZsm; love riding the KLX myself. Cheers and happy new year. Ride safe M8
@Tri Vo Supermoto Thanks! That DRZ looks like good fun!! The KLX has proven to be a great entry level sm. Kawasaki has done really good by the KLX line-up. I can't wait to try out other super motos - ride safe, brothaman!
I got the green 2021 after months of searching. It replaced my 2009 klx250sf. Fun bikes.
Sweet! I find that these class of CC motorcycles, (250,300,450) are perfect for street riding. I used to think that slower was boring and underwhelming but my feelings about that has changed drastically, since purchasing the klx. I admit, I’ve been bitten by the super moto bug and love to ride even more, now! 🙌
I test rode the 2022 model a year ago. Could not stop smiling. Wrapping the throttle and going nowhere fast....lol. But it handles, turns, and stops on a dime. I plan to get one when I move to Thailand. They also accept Hepco Becker C-bow luggage systems.
@Wabbit961 Yes! There’s nothing like riding a slow bike fast, that’s for sure!! 😁 I agree with you, the bike handles great and furthermore, it’s very smooth when shifting gears. Enjoy your move to Thailand and ride safe out there! 👍
Why 1200 down to 300? Cuz it's more fun to ride a slow bike fast, than riding a fast bike slow
Gas...insurance...
Precisely 😁
A 250 thats basically a 300 is exactly what you want for the difficult technical trails it weights less so you can miscle it around for longer and youre carrying less fuel weight you have to lean around offroad to go just as far. 250s were like the king of casual backwoods offroading for a long time. And that was before 6 speeds
It definitely can be in certain situations. This is why you need 2 bikes.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
They are fun for real😊 they are not fast and they are not heavy you can ride all day and not break the bank
Heck yea brothaman!
I got the same bike, same color a few months ago. Yes it's fun
Niiice! What prompted you to pick up the klx and what were you riding, prior to that?
@@bubbazanetti6657 it's my first bike, from my research it seams to be a very good beginner/ intermediate option. Plus it's fun.
I HAVE A 22 TRICKED OUT FOR A SUPER MOTO, CHAINS, BRAKES, BIGGER, BRAKE ROTOR FRONT, TIRES MAGE WHEELS, , STILL HAVE THE NEW OFF ROAD STREET SET UP AS WELL TWO BIKE IN ONE VERY FUN, LOVE IT, GONNA GET A FLAT SPARE TANK, AND REAR RACK. BIKE CAME WITH SPEEDO CHIP, PLUG IN FROM THE OFF ROAD, TIES TO THE STREET TIRES, ALL AROUND BIKE FOR THE MONEY NO MORE CARBS, SIX SPEED, GEARS ARE TIGHT. BUT VERY FUN.
Very nice!
Felt buyers remorse when I first bought the CRF300L, but when it got stolen I missed it big time. Still miss it. Love to have a smaller bike to just jump on and go rip around, but at first it felt like a scooter with a clutch. I found many uses for it and rode it more than my FJO9. I rode the thing to work and back every day 30 miles or so.
One recommendation. Skip the MT07 and get the MT09 for your bigger street bike. Trust me my friend. You will be happier with the MT09. It’s a very nimble bike and it has modes and traction control etc…. Ride it in rain mode for the first couple of days. Or the the other recommendation would be the Tenere 700. Great all around bike.
@C Neiner I appreciate the feedback but I've had a change of heart - 6 months into riding a Kawi motorcycle and I've converted. Granted, I may feel the same about Yamaha but I've yet to ride one. That said, I'm now looking into another Kawasaki model - nothing personal on Yamaha, It's just the path I'm on, at this time. However, given how much I enjoy riding motorcycles, I'm sure I'll get around to trying (and most likely, purchasing) a Yamaha.
I'm selling my 2017 09 & thinking about getting the KLX. I'm 66 years old & the Yamaha just demands to much attention to ride it fast, for me anyway. It's like it is just waiting for me to make a mistake so it can pounce. I'm pretty sure the little Kawasaki would be more fun & more forgiving. If there's such a thing as too much fun it's the 09's motor.
I got the 23 klx 300 camo dual sport I kinda wish I got the sm! its a great bike and good review to each his own hope you're loving it bro.....this is a fun bike to modify first thing for me was ims superstock foot pegs way more of a platform......this bike does "do its thing" completely stock
also supers and dual sports are safer I think BC you have more options to avoid accidents..plan more exits that other bikes can't ....you can ride over any terrain
The dual sport klx looks great! If you really want the SM, just slap some road tires on your dual sport and you’ll have the supermoto! 🤩
600 miles 👍 First service
Bro got the same bike just 2022, they are super fun honestly…
@BLKMRKTGARAGE Nice! 👍 I still can’t believe how much fun I’m having on the KLX. Ride safe brothaman!
I got the same 22 agreed great bike. my max cruise speed is 80 i have soft bags on it. I can top it out around 90 it doesn’t feel slow to me until after 65 or 70 and other than every now and then wishing it had like 25% more power just for top speed and passing on busy roads it’s near perfect as a whole master race around town bike for sure
🙌💯 I’m glad you’re having fun on the KLX300. Hands down, a great bike to have around town for riding and YES, it’s still fun going top speed on this motorcycle! It’s not fast off the line but it’s quick once it revs up there!
@@bubbazanetti6657 yeah It’s not fast stock but for 300cc I’ve pushed it (has aftermarket performance parts so I’m pushing more CCs than stock haven’t dyno it yet) and personally living in a heavy traffic city it’s been the best to push it to red line as I’m spitting lanes going as fast as I can(yes I got a death wish)get more of a thrill than my my R1 I can’t get the full potential need to go the track for that but my point of view great bike for the price.
@@rustyshackleford9374 great bike we can agree and if you don’t have aftermarket exhaust and minor modifications done to it I suggest you do so, power will increase make sure you do your research…..you could change the sprockets to 15t/37t supermoto stock comes 14t/37t….I hope to find a weekend to do the switch and come back with feed back
0:57 lmaooo i knew you were boutta say were's that dang key 😂
@PlaterX 🤣 for real!!
looking at the klx300 dual sport and SM to go with the KLR650. The KLR is almost too heavy for tight trails/woods riding, but want to be able to take it on the road. Does the SM work pretty good off road also? I noticed they offer a big bore kit now for it.
@eminiscalperpro9729 it’s a great bike for off-road trails for sure, but you would probably want to slap on some proper knobby’s for that. You don’t want go off-road with the street tires it comes equipped with.
You are so right i gave up my zx6 for a supermoto 😊😊 on my face
😂
Could you go about 70-75 for a couple hours on that thing? Basic highway ride with 65-75 mph laws?
The KLX likes to be in 65-75mph rev range. I haven’t used it for highway riding at all but I’m sure it can handle those constant speeds for hours.
I got exacly the same looking bike like the one on this video 75 on the freeway is sweet spot for it i weight 285 pound and i was able to take it up to 93 mph on flat no wind good bike will take you anywhere
Better off getting from dealership? Or used and save a couple thousand?
@Brandon Knapp Can’t go wrong with buying used and saving some money💰 for upgrades and the sort. 👍
Veri nice moto
`this bike is very nimble all around bike dirt roads paved streets, high way, i love mine will do 90 plus.
@Max Bien definitely a good all around bike. I’m having a blast on it. I haven’t hit top speed on mine, yet…waiting on my first oil change to test it out.
Great bike
I see people riding the CRF300 at 80 mph and it seems fine. But I’ve heard people say these Kawasakis are pressed at 65 mph.
Listen bro no 300 isnt. Where im at theres few roads 65+ so its super veristile. I just wouldnt take it on the interstate when everyones pushing 90 in a 75 amd theyrr pushing you to keep up with the flow but youre slow as hell man. This is gold for getting mcdonalds or hitting a tecunical trail offroad. Nothing too crazy, pretty budget but its still a 250 dual sport so the lightweight is the advantage. Its better at 0-15 than it is at 80 i think. Its still pretty capable though. Suprisingly. Itll get you around
I've had my klx dual sport to 85 and it had a little more. It'll cruise 65 or 70 all day. If the wind is blowing its not much fun tho.
You're right, I hardly ever take this bike on the interstate. It is definitely capable of doing it, for sure...it's just not my cup of tea, for obvious reasons. To each his own.
You ever true the wheels?
Have not done so
Can I learn wheelies on this stock ?
Absolutely!
@@bubbazanetti6657 awesome ! Looking at a 2023 but it new stock so I was curious on how I guess the powe band and how it pulls !
Feel like a used drz sm as a second bike would have been better
@RS660alec You could be right - I haven’t ridden any other sumo’s, so I can’t say I disagree. I’ve been looking at KTM sumo’s as well as Yamaha…they all seem fun to ride, no doubt.
No. DRZ needs fuel injection and a 6th gear-BADLY. I had a 2006 SM- great power but severely dated styling and still carbureted means it’s overpriced vs the KLX. I was always trying to shift into 6th which isn’t there on the DRZ. KLX much better bike all around.
For a Bike that light. No need for more than 35 HP ..with street tires.
No frills, just Meat and Potatoes. Going from A to B.
I'd call it .."Tow Joe, A to B" !
@par4par72 Couldn't have said it any better myself!
100 gallons? Damn lol
Funny you’re the only one that mentions it! 🤣 good catch!!
@bubbazanetti6657 I seen it a couple of years ago and got lost on re 650 gt. The swung back around to supermotos lol
Dude you need to pay cash for bikes.
@TrustedSilver1987 You’re right. If I could I would, just don’t have it like that tho. 😒
lol maybe put in a job application thou.
@@TrustedSilver1987 🤣
@@TrustedSilver1987 I have! 😂
@@bubbazanetti6657 that's good dude because there are a lot of exciting new models being released these days.
304 pounds wet