Your take on bikes, gear, and motorcycling in general is so refreshing and unique. The creativity and outstanding production value is really just the icing on top. Y’all should be proud
Fortnine's appeal is that he seems more oriented towards BIFL instead of flashy but cheap. Now we just gotta convince him to step away from the ass tard jacket.
The KLR is the perfect example of how the basic cheap model is what consumers need the most. None of the fancy tech/ performance - just enough in terms of compliance and aesthetics for the lowest dollar amount. That's how you maximize smiles per mile.
If you are from Europe you have that luxury. Bikes like the KLR are stupidly overpriced, but we have many small displacement bikes that are reliable and cheap, look at Brixton for example
@@feuerreiteroderso8655 I have been looking for cheap bikes to buy that ships to west Africa, I would be glad if you can post the nanes of these cheaper bikes or site link, thanks.
I don't even ride motorcycles, but the production value on these video's is just absolutely bonkers. Amazing shots, amazing editing, amazing scenery. Not endlessly dragged on to reach 10 minutes with bullshit information. Absolutely amazing. I love this channel. Thank you so much for making these videos.
@@IstasPumaNevada ... yes, that one ^^^ is just outstanding. Ryan draws you INTO this particular video so much, that by the end you've become incredibly sentimental and misty eyed, as he philosophically waxes the air eloquent, in dulcet voice. Every Ryan F9 video is of professional quality; sometimes, to a staggering degree.
At 0:42 that shot! The subtle detail of time sped up while Ryan is talking. That's an amazing shot to just subtly have in there!! So impressed with this channel!!
I couldn't agree with you more Ike. I've been watching Ryan since he started up on FortNine, he was really good at the beginning but his videos has increasingly improved every year and they such a pleasure to watch. I swear Ryan could sell anything and make it seem interesting and funny. Ryan has convinced me to buy this Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure, I'm heading to the dealer today, I feel like a kid at Christmas!! Hahahaha!!
@@oliviersavard8676 Shoot the talking section, then keeping the framing the same shoot a Timelapse (have coffee and/or lunch - you don't need to be in the shot anymore). You'll notice he's stood in such a way that all the elements around him are static, so he can overlay the Timelapse and mask the static bits (and him) out (or vice versa, use the Timelapse as the base, overlay him and mask as required). If you slow it way down and watch his right hand, you'll see bits of it disappear as he waves it through the edge of the mask. Very neat effect that would probably have added a relatively large amount of time to the shoot - especially given how few would spot and appreciate it! You could I suppose do multiple takes of the talking without any breaks in the filming, then speed the raw footage up to create the Timelapse section while keeping the subject in real time - which would be more productive in terms of time on location, but more of a pain for editing etc.
The fact that F9 can make a 3 minute review essentially just saying “it’s back” and I feel like I know everything I need to know about this bike is a testament to the quality of their videos
Lol the thing you should really know is that they didn't fix the major faults present in the previous version! There are a couple mods that are almost mandatory before you heavily use it.
@@TravisTerrell It's probably more correct to say it's the mods you want during first service interval. No, not oil change, because you'll keep refilling it because the motorcycle keep burning oil. (it's basically grandfathered to get pass the emission requirement)
@@victoriazero8869 Fair enough, haha. Never owned one, so I'm not personally sure of the importance--just have read it a bunch. Had no idea about the emissions grandfathering of sort. At least it has EFI now!
@@TravisTerrell Basically, you can only modify old engine to a point where it's both too expensive and diminishing return (and also legally different engine altogether and has to pass emission test). So using a new engine is the better option, or retire your model. This happened with both Honda inline four 400 and Yamaha air cooled 250 in Japan getting retired, the later is what you see on XT250 in American market.
I'm similar - Ryan has inspired me to want to get my bike license, and now post-pandemic, it's something I can hope to save towards. Assuming inflation doesn't kill that dream now. -_-
@@carneeki Adam, exactly my long-term goals. Ryan's KTM 390 Adventure video got me thinking and here I am hoping that everything will come together eventually
Having put over 20,000 miles on an old KLR650 riding in Arizona and Mexico I can say that it won't get you there quickly, but it will get you there and back every time. And for most of the journey you will have a smile on your face.
I just hit 4k miles on my 2022 KLR, and I can say it's a beast. I've dropped it more times off-road than I care to admit, and it just keeps trucking along. Perfect beginner bike for someone, like me, getting into back country moto-camping.
Glad you're enjoying it! Ever had problems with the footpegs? I noticed they added a rubber damper to kill the vibrations, but it gives just enough play to lever the bolts and shear them off. Talking from experience here haha. ~RF9
@@FortNine Yours sheered off?! Oh man, maybe I should replace them. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with the pegs. I've heard a couple TH-camrs say they felt uncomfortable on the pegs, almost like they bend down, but I haven't had any issues whatsoever with rough terrain!
I owned a 1992 KLR 650 for a number of years, and it never burned oil. In fact, about 20 years ago I rode it from Delaware to Daytona and back, a round trip of 1800 miles, and I did not have to add oil. The bike was set up for touring with a Corbin saddle, etc. In Daytona, I tent camped at the Daytona 200 Camp Ground (very nice people), which catered to motorcycle campers, and the other motorcyclists on touring bikes were amazed that it had a single cylinder engine. A few years ago, I was riding down to Asheville, NC to visit my family. The plan was to ride down in 1 day (560 miles, no problem), and then ride back home on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Well, in Johnson City, TN, the engine stopped running as I was getting off the freeway (Rt. 26, exit 17, as I recall), and I pushed it to a Shell station. At that time, I was planning to sell the motorcycle, so as luck would have it, in less than an hour I sold the KLR at the Shell station to a very nice man, who was a landscaper. We loaded the motorcycle into his trailer, drove to his house, and exchanged keys for the money. When I got home, I sent him the title. My daughter came and picked me up, and after my visit, I returned home by Amtrak train, the Crescent, which I boarded in Greenville, SC. The new owner later contacted me that the engine problem was a faulty vacuum petcock, and he sold it to someone who was shipping it to Haiti. I wonder what my old KLR is up to now?
It’s old, heavy, imperfect in many ways but, it’s rock solid reliable and a complete beast off road. Spot on. I’m glad Kawasaki brought it back and I’m glad you did a video on it.
Its rock solid other than it tries to die at 5k miles unless you do the upgrades that are just known in the community. In some ways its good that all the problems are known, but in other ways kawaski should get their game together. They basically try and make a cheap upfront price but have hidden costs that the community just accepts.
Honestly I was waiting for Ryan’s review, I knew he’d love it. I think you nailed it’s selling points though. It’s not really about cost - here it’s only about ~$1500 cheaper than a versys 650 for example. If you want to save that kinda money, just buy used/shop around. Technically from a technology per dollar perspective it’s probably a bit expensive really when you look at what you get for your buck against other 650 ish machines. But of course it isn’t, there’s a minimum price it’s attractive to Kawasaki to sell this at. The beauty of the KLR is that it’s a 2 wheeled OG jeep or Land Rover.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Cheap vehicles all have give somewhere. Businesses can't run on pixie dust and magic and money is a limited factor here so obviously its not going to have the quality of something that costs 3X as much. For what you do pay its still rock solid. As far as highway capable vehicles go below 8k is pocket change or junkyarders. This bike is the former as it runs well.
You are an absolute legend. I work in hospice as a chaplain. You paralleled perfectly an end of life rally we see in various patients over their journey with us on hospice. One last sparkle in an eye, one last set of conversations, one last smile--then the last breath and peace. Chapeau, Ryan. I tip my hat.
@@morley3810 yes i know im from northern ontario lol, i completely misread your comment. didn’t even notice he had ont plates on in the vid and thought u were referring to when they moved from mtl to Vancouver years back, my bad lol
Former DR650 owner here. Cheap and fun yes is one thing but if you cannot afford better then it apparently becomes essential to compromise. DR650 brakes are crap compared to more modern tech. Until you actually ride something better you have no idea what sacrifices you are making by riding old tech bike and especially on the street where advanced safety tech and your life are worth well more than twice the price. At least that's how I view the value of my personal well-being. Others maybe not so much????
@@kannermw I respect your view point about old technology VS new technology! Don't have to agree with you. You're correct about the value of human life. There's plenty of reasons for someone to enjoy their vehicles on public roads or public trails. Regardless of braking power, speed should not be one of them. There are tracks available for when adrenaline spikes and common sense to enjoy every moment of our lives!
@@WildernessLVR If I were to invest in dual sport bike again I would opt for KTM 690 or Husky 701. Way better bike on or off road, more fun to ride, and waaay safer.
@@kannermw But not way more affordable or way more reliable, also there's something to the feel of the KLR when you grew up only riding dirt bikes. My father bought my first motorcycle when I was seven years old and to be honest the idea of riding something that doesn't have the feel and function of my roots doesn't give me the same excitement for the most part. Do I always want to hit the dirt? No. But I want to be ABLE to when I pass that trail on the side of the road just to see where it goes. Does it handle great off road like my old dirt bikes? Well it's no DRZ. But the pig has fun in the mud and so do I. Being able to tame all that extra weight and feel the old school torque of my thumper... They say you're never a real car guy till you drive a 60's beetle. I say you're never a real dirt biker till you tried a big bore thumper at least once.
@@GuardDog42 Your assertions are opinions not facts. Most buying decisions are based on what you can afford or what you are willing to spend. Riding off-road was in my roots of youth but those choices are limited more then ever where I can conveniently ride. Similarly, riding motorcycle off-road is abusive use of a motorcycle. I would NEVER buy any used motorcycle with clear evidence of off-road use unless it was under 250 miles and had no evidence of such use. Every mile of off-road use is likely equivalent to minimum 100 miles of on-road use. I am not interested in buying with such risk. Consequently, taking a very expensive but more capable motorcycle off-road is like lighting your money on fire. A KLR is not a great motorcycle but much less expensive. That is the real reason you ride a compromised bike. If you had the money to burn you would ride much better alternatives.
Impressive clip, I am an ex KLR 650 owner, had a 1993 teal one 2nd owner with 6K on the clock. It was a great time as an 18 year old, every weekend I would just ride, for hours, all day and be back at home well after dark. This was well before GPS so I would just point the KLR in a direction and keep riding. Saw so much of western Australia on the beast. I never once got tired or sore and could follow any side track I wanted. I would love to jump on a 2022!
The time lapse with Ryan talking in real time looks so cool. Don't know that is done but it looks awesome. And the scene transitions from old bike to new remind of something the old top gear used to do. There's a lot of cool editing in such a short video. Bravo
Surprisingly easy actually, because they planned ahead. It's pretty much just two layers of footage. The camera is locked off on a tripod, not moving. Ryan is standing in front of a stump with hard edges; easy to mask. If his hand crossed the mask briefly while gesticulating, they can animate a small sub mask to follow it. It wouldn't even need to be roto'd, just a soft fade around his hand. I'll bet they ran the time lapse for a long while and picked a continuous stretch where the sun stayed behind the clouds for the foreground. Or just got really luck. With how consumerised video software is now, you could easily achieve this shot with low end gear and free/cheap software :)
That's it!?! I didn't see the length of the video before starting.. and just as the screen fades I'm completely sucked in, ready for that classic F9 reuptake. How you manage to evoke the same cliffhanger feeling from top listed novels and film in a 3 minute motorcycle video is beyond me. Excellent work F9 team. Just excellent.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too. 21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
Interesting that. I tried one, and thought it was a piece of shit in almost every way. Slow, numb, heavy, boring. As a tool, I get it. As a bike to actually enjoy? Nope.
@@hbpCV Bad drivers in my area. Ultimately, it wasn't worth the stress every time someone pulled out in front of me and I had to slam on the brakes. However, I still have an XR250 that I use in the dirt!
@@TheFlyingPineapple I see where you're coming from, but I also think you're missing the point of the KLR. It's sort of like having a Bugatti vs. a Corvette for driving in the city. Sure, the Bugatti is more fun, but you also are only using about 10% of its power before you break the law. I had a sport bike before, and when driving it on the street I would shift through 1st, 2nd, then jump to 6th because I was at speed. With the KLR, I had a lot more fun actually going through all 5 gears to get up to speed. Plus, I was still faster than any car on the road (and the guys riding their big Harleys too). The other thing is the way other people treat you. While I found that people negatively judged me on a sport bike, the sight of the KLR seemed to make people happy. I have no idea what that was about, but it did make riding a lot more enjoyable.
"Kawasaki elevated the KLR just enough to see a second sunset" that's beautiful in many ways. I've always dreamt of seeing a second sunset in a single day
You can! Go to the beach, lay flat on your stomach and watch the sunset. Then get up quickly and watch it again! Also coincidentally proof that the earth’s not flat.
@@sergiu_bogdan If you say so. Problem is when you take binoculars and a telescope... you can watch a ship sink below the horizon as it leaves on its journey. Then pick up your binoculars and see the whole ship again. Watch it sink below the horizon with your binoculars... and view the whole ship again with your telescope. So... not so cut and dried, I'm afraid. And the math doesn't add up. One cannot prove the established narrative with the observation you mentioned... and it seems that one cannot prove it is "flat" either... Bit of a conundrum, that. However, one can enjoy the KLR... either way. ;-)
I had never even been on a motorcycle as a passenger when I bought one of these with the earnings of my first job after college. Once I figured it out, I spent every weekend riding it all up and down the west coast. So many great experiences discovering the backroads and camping out and developing a lifelong love of two-wheeled machines. The KLR will always have a special place in my heart.
Ryan, if there was ever such as thing as a Poet Laureate for the motorcycle world it would be you. Your videos are art! The cinematography, music, script all blend so perfectly that it impacts me emotionally. Weird to be saying that after watching a 3 minute video of the new KLR, but here we are. Well done!
It's actually refreshing to find a company working to make our lives better. Every year we get bombarded with more and more add-ons that just give more and more excuses to jack prices up for little more than you would get with a base model. You can't even find a car or truck on a lot these days that have manual cranking windows. And they'll charge you more for ordering one they don't have. I don't need hardly anything that's been added to these vehicles, yet they're shoved down our throats!!! Having a company working on giving us a product that's simple, reliable and affordable is like finding a needle in a haystack these days. Super important and we need to show our support for a company when they do this. Much respect from me. ❤
@@soft6183 omg, thanks. I thought it was a reference to the Ukraine war and their farmers stealing and towing away tanks with their tractors. Then I thought, wait a minute, wasn't the Russian tank model called T-72...?
spectacular audio/visual production. 00:43 has a time-lapse shot of the water and clouds, but a real-time shot of Ryan and the bike. I find all this absolutely magical. Now I want a Euro5 KLR 650.
The mirror shots of the old and the new KLR was poetic to me. I love that first video, I've watched it probably 30 times over the past years it's been up, and I always come back to it come christmas time. I could probably recite it word for word, shot for shot, and the best part is I don't even ride motorcycles. I couldn't mount the KLR even if I owned one, but these videos still tell such an amazing story that I still want one. This new video brings back to light that past. Thanks Ryan and Inish (I have no idea how to spell your name sorry :( )
I bought my 22 KLR 650 after watching your video on the first gen. 3800+ miles later, most entertaining bike I've ever owned. Before it, I had a 2007 R6. Too many people are concerned about spec sheets and don't realize for 98% of people out there, this bike is more than enough. Most people will never even have the skill to use a KTM 890, T7 or Africa Twin to it's full potential. Buy a KLR, with all the cash you save, buy some proper gear, some off road goodies and plan some trips because you'll still have paid MUCH less than someone who just waited 6 months and paid a mark up to have a T7.
3800+ miles? What kind of riding do you do? I have been looking for my next bike and the KLR (both pre and post 2018) but worry it won't fit my commute heavy riding with only occasional trips onto rougher roads.
@@boonelockyer630 i just broke 4,000 on mine. I PREFER it as a commuter in Austin traffic. I did a long road trip (500 miles in a day) and it was rough 🙂
i found this channel recently and let me tell i didnt think ppl could do videos like this.... no like and subscribe no patreon no affiliation no sponsor no raid shadow legends..... NEVER CHANGE!!
Ryan literally works for Fortnine, one if the biggest web based motorcycle accessories retailers in Canada. Every one of these videos is an advertisement for their website.
I still love my KLR250. It’s a slow, reliable old guy bike with a couch for a seat. I would definitely consider the 650 if I wanted an entry level adventure bike.
the price is "entry level," but the KLR 650 is definitely not entry level. Don't know about the new model, but the old KLR had a lot of imperfections (because cheap), so almost everyone with the bike heavily modified it top to bottom. I expect the same for this newer model. It's a good way to learn wrenching.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too. 21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
F9 really has been putting cinematic grade production into short, to the point videos. I gotta commend the real passion he puts forward. Best moto content out.
Yep, what a good, reliable workhorse she is. I still drive my ‘06 KLR almost every day. At 73,000+ miles, she runs and handles as good as new. Happy Trails
The color balance; the lens flare; the lighting; motion shots; the love letter to a great motorcycle, simply and beatifully written, these videos have it all. To have half the comments discussing the motorcyle and the other half discussing the cinematography and script is an impressive feat.
This is one of my favourite videos. It just strikes the heart. The editing, the scenery and Ryan's performance all orchestrate perfectly around the KLR650. This is the video that made me fall for Fortnine as a fan and I am inspired even after having watched this more than 11 times now showing people what a channel on TH-cam should look like and do. Keep it up Fortnine Canada!
I remember a time when just about anybody could afford something on 2 wheels. Even scooters are pushing through a comfortable price range. Very glad to see Kawasaki do this. There are lots of other videos about this but yours rocks.
I kind of disagree, I got into bikes because cars cost too much. And many bikes returned to normal prices quickly even after 2020. And even when it comes to scooters someone like Piaggio makes something thats faster with more bells and whistles than a Honda Grom for cheaper than a Grom.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 same, I wanted a Mazda Mx-5 and i was gonna pay like $700 per month for it, considered getting a bike and now I happily ride a Honda Rebel 300 and only pay $140 per month for it, commuting to work has never been so much fun… and the cherry on top is that is cheap as hell, with current gas prices I only spend $10 of gas per week, best decision I have ever made
I miss my KLR! But I had the really bad year model: it needed oil about every two or three gas fill ups! There’s a guy in SF who has a classic KLR covered in stickers from all over the world as he’s taken it everywhere. What a tank of a bike.
My first bike was a KZ650. I loved it. Simple, efficient and inexpensive. I literally rode it into the ground. I'm glad to see Kawasaki keeping that spirit alive.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too. 21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too. 21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
i will be 49 years old soon and i will take motorcycle driving classes theory and practice to obtain my driving license. i already own a yamaha raptor 700r. your channel is an inspiration certainly to many people. this video is pure poetry of sounds, images and words.
NGL, this brought tears to my eyes. Although I did not even own a KLR, but a Yamaha XT 600. The bike's new owner just came over. She looked glorious, as clean as she never was. These things are pretty much immortal (as proven in your other KLR video). Now I ride a bike double the price...but to me, it is also double the fun (sorry, loved the XT only looks-wise, but not very much riding it).
I also ride XT 600 and it looks I'll ride it to *coffin*😅 it's easy going adventure bike where the worst breakdown was off fuel tap 🤣. Imho world needs simple adv bikes.
It brought a tear to my eye seeing how an absolute legend of a bike is disrespected and disgraced instead of letting it die off respectfully. The only thing KLR about the new one is the sticker that says it's a KLR lol. It's like a super unfunny parody and a way for Kawasaki to cash grab from suckers using the KLR name to market whatever these ugly, slow, heavy, low things are after the model updates. First gen is a real KLR, the rest are basically like a shitty bootleg version. Sad.
@@ferrumignis Who's gatekeeping? I'm not saying you can't get an old one, just the opposite, i'm saying come the fuck in and join the party. If telling people not to fall for bullshit hype is 'gatekeeping' then that's a problem with you not understanding what gatekeeping is. Do whatever you want, buy a new KLR, give your money to a Nigerian 'Prince', or send all your google play gift cards to India, i don't care, i'll still be riding my hand built OG machine where the new ones can't go. Just know the new ones are not the same as the legend. Like how a Mitsubishi Eclipse used to be a badass J-tuner sportscar, it was in Fast and Furious, now it's some lame ass mall crawler soccer mom SUV. See what i mean? It makes a difference which one you get even if they call it the same thing. There is no gate, if you can scrape up $1500 you go get an old one and do all the mods starting with the 10 cent mod and tee mod and go from there. Most of the mods are free, taking stuff off for weight reduction. An old KLR is the most accessible, personalizable, and least gatekeepery things out there. Stop trying to make everything political.
Feels I shed a tear at the end of this video. Not because I was watching it on the can while revisiting yesterday's tacos, but after weeks of diving into KTM SARS options and accessories, I realised that this bike is probably all I'll ever need. Keep the bike reviews coming
the level of production and the writing is toppp notch. so much emotion captured in between the lines. the cinematography, sublime. thanks for the great content.
I see a lot of influence from Clarkson's V12 Vantage review on Top Gear all those years ago in this. Fascinating and beautifully worded and done, as always.
Thank you for going back to the same location to shoot the old vs new KLR in the same frame, half a decade apart. I noticed your small but thoughtful touch which may be difficult to execute. Thank you Ryan and (?) Ameer, again.
I have a sister who doesn't have a driving license, and has no interest in cars whatsoever, but she always watched Top Gear as long as the classic trio still presented it. That was because of the show, the way cars were presented, the way information about any car was given, or just not given. For all people who have no interest in motorcycles this channel is the same. Great presentation, great cinematography, great scenery combined with just the right music. Just enough information about the bike that is the subject, but no nonsense about exactly how much of anything it has or hasn't got. This could and should be a worldwide weekly TV-show.
So nice I had to watch it twice. Feels like a love letter to the KLR. I was already proud to pick picked up the new 2022 and this just made me fall in love with it more.
Wow this was something else my guy! I almost had a tear come down my face! I had my doubts about this new KLR until I got on it and let me tell you IT IS AWESOME! IT'S DIFFERENT BUT AWESOME!!! FEELS REALLY COMFORTABLE!
Another great video. Thanks man! A lot of TH-camrs are talking about making their footage "cinematic" and celebrating the "B-Roll" etc. you know the drill. F9 is the perfect example of how to actually make films that stick. There is no camera p*rn. There are no shots just for the shot. This is all leading towards one goal. To tell a story. And to tell a story in a visual way. Thanks again. You are a true filmmaker.
Suzuki isn't going to update the DR650 Because hopefully Australia will let them continue to sell unchanged vehicle exceptions, Australia has strict emissions and it's a huge market that loves the DR in Australia. And they want it back.
These bikes have been insanely popular, and I suspect as inflation and fuel costs gets worse will get MORE popular. People are always looking for great value when things get tight and the KLR still delivers in cheap monthly cost, great fuel economy, and dirt cheap full coverage insurance.
Holy Crud balls. Two of the best creatives on YT. I listened to your talk at ABR festival, Ryan and you said a few times that you wouldn’t be here without your filmer and editor. This video just goes to show how friggen good he is. That Timelapse mask, the gimbal movements over the bridge, the snapshots from old to new. Friggen perfection. It also helps that your writing is impeccable and your voice is so engaging. F9 have the dream team, RIGHT HERE!
Again. This channel is the Top Gear or Grand Tour of motorcycles. I mean that as the highest praise for your delivery, cinematography, and style I possibly can.
Well done as always. I am pushing pass 65 and of all the bikes I own, my KLR650 was the one I enjoy the most, until it was stolen. Perch high in traffic, I was always aware of my surrounding. If I got stuck in trafic, I could always quit the road and go through a field. That solid thump, thump was music to my years and it had a feeling of a though horse always ready to bring me anywhere I choose. If I ever go back on two wheels, there is no other candidates. I check the Canadian price and it is around 7500$CDN. The "Adventure" version is now close to 10K$CDN. Not so cheap in Canadian pesos.
Had to watch over and over again just to absorb the fantastic editing and scene transitions!!!! Bravo the editing department always just unbelievable video quality 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you for not making a half hour review about the new tractor like every homemade on youtube (endless blah blah) .. although shorter than most F9's.. this is simple, like the bike.
this video sits up there among those epic motoring clips, on the right of Clarkson's An Ending finale for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage. Congratulations on another masterpiece.
…and THAT is what the world of motorcycling needs to rescue: simplicity instead of multitronics fetiche. To build motorcycles like Ryan’s videos: so simple and straightforward that it’s always a delight.
Since the DR650 is now extinct in Australia, I'd happily own KLR and take it all around the world. Reliable is king when adventure riding to remote places. Stunning, informative video as always 😎👍
One word .. Quality! Truly thank you Ryan, u bless our eyes with lavishing production every time you upload , were very grateful to you and your team for these amazing videos! 👏🏻
I'm a new rider and this is my first bike. It perfectly suits my needs and I've explored places that I'd never consider on my mountain bikes, or try to navigate in the pickup truck. I'm glad that I got the bug in 2022
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too. 21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
I love mine! It’s a 2011 that I bought new, I’m only 53 but I’m pretty sure I will own it for the rest of my life…. There is such a joy in the simplicity and the comfort of the bike, it’s hard to explain but it’s awesome to experience…
@@danielrobey1759 do you commute on it? I am looking at my next bike and something always draws me to a KLR, but I worry that it won't suit me mostly commuting
@@boonelockyer630 I've got an 08 that I use to commute. Got some good road biased tires to do it on and it works well for me. Plenty of power and I like that I sit up high enough to see clearly. A taller windscreen would also be a good idea if you're going to be doing any highway riding.
Wow, this new KLR is getting a lot of press. I can't wait to try one out. I just bought a property in the woods in NW Washington, and need a good dual sport. Been getting hard to find good KLR's at a decent price around here. I hope this new one generates some resale on the older ones. I'd still rather have a carb.
@@GeneCash Exactly, who the hell wants to clean carbs anymore in 2022? lol The chances are, direct injection will outlive any old KLR rider today. 😂 I bought my Versus 650 brand new in 2017 and not once in 5 years and 41k kilometers did DFI cause me issues. In fact, so far (knock on wood) nothing caused me issues whatsoever - the bike is that rock solid.
Ryan. How are you so articulate? I'm. I've never cried over a motorcycle before. But your wonderful speech about the KLR 650 combined with the slow music and amazing action shots of the bike, truly made me nostalgic as well as sad for a machine! I think if you gave the right speech, I'd follow you to hell and back!
Loved the video, just wanted to mention the KLR 650 isn't the only cheap bike. Honda re-released the Honda xr650l, which is the bike I ended up getting as I considered both of these awesome bikes. Main reason I went for the Honda rather than Kawasaki was parts being everywhere and everything being analog, plus the Honda is about 500$ less.
@TJ I did look into the DR650 but had to go with the Honda, liked the seat height better since I’m a taller guy. Can’t remember exact difference but I remember it being around 4-6 inches. Other than that both awesome bikes, though gotta appreciate the hot rod red from Honda lol
Went back and forth a million times between this and my Himilayan. I do love my agricultural little beast especially being vertically challenged and after a TEC cam and larger front sprocket it's highway tolerable. I haven't had a bit of the common troubles in 7000 miles but..... Well if it ever lets me down a KLR it will be. Thank you for great videos. I aspire to be as good one day
I sent this video to multiple folks but rather for the scenery and high quality video editing and only secondary because of the motorcycle. I wish I could visit there one time! Love your videos!
After your first klr video (esp the rebuild so i had the confidence they were as easy to work on as the other dirtbikes i've owned) I went about finding myself a decomissioned Dept Natural Resources KLR that had been neglected god knows how long. It indeed drinks oil but man its like a dog, loyal and determined to get you wherever. So cool.
In a way, it's perfect. "Kawasaki elevated the KLR just enough to see a 2nd sunset." Likewise, there's not much to add to what was already presented in Fortnine's previous KLR650 video. The production of KLR's might be just as brief and transient as this video.
"Its the perfect 80's thumper...". How about a piece on the perfect 90's thumper? Thirty two year's worth of Suzuki DR 650 riders are waiting. The DR is like the jeep of the motorcycle world.
If you're primarily avoiding paved roads and you have long legs, the KLR 650 is a solid choice; regular inseam, get a DR 650, and shorter legs benefit from an F650GS. That's all you need to know. I'm short, owned a 2013 KLR 650, now the F650GS Dakar. For short rides (haha), I have the XT225, the newer XT250 same same.
Love all of Fortnine’s vids. Was just listening to an older vid but decided to comment in the newest one. He goes into the science of so many aspects with bikes and riding. I just realized he’s the Alton Brown of motorcycle education. The Good Eats of riding.
Your take on bikes, gear, and motorcycling in general is so refreshing and unique. The creativity and outstanding production value is really just the icing on top. Y’all should be proud
Fortnine's appeal is that he seems more oriented towards BIFL instead of flashy but cheap. Now we just gotta convince him to step away from the ass tard jacket.
@@azteacher26 BIFL?
I don't really find it unique. It reminded me of many car channels or car tv shows. But I guess for bikes on youtube its more unique
He looks at it from an artists point of view but also a technical point of view, he blends two aspects that usually don't compliment each other.
@@ecapproved4225 buy it for life
The KLR is the perfect example of how the basic cheap model is what consumers need the most. None of the fancy tech/ performance - just enough in terms of compliance and aesthetics for the lowest dollar amount. That's how you maximize smiles per mile.
If you are from Europe you have that luxury. Bikes like the KLR are stupidly overpriced, but we have many small displacement bikes that are reliable and cheap, look at Brixton for example
@@feuerreiteroderso8655 I have been looking for cheap bikes to buy that ships to west Africa, I would be glad if you can post the nanes of these cheaper bikes or site link, thanks.
@@igwearinze5184 Benelli trk?
@@slobodanjovanovic3480 let me check that out
Hey, but I'd pay 50$ more for that extra ring on the piston. Thankfully I have a first gen lol
I don't even ride motorcycles, but the production value on these video's is just absolutely bonkers. Amazing shots, amazing editing, amazing scenery. Not endlessly dragged on to reach 10 minutes with bullshit information.
Absolutely amazing. I love this channel. Thank you so much for making these videos.
If you haven't seen their video comparing the CRF250L and the Versys 300 yet, you should; it's basically a short film.
You forgot sound design. The sound design is amazing too.
same, its just so good
@@IstasPumaNevada ... yes, that one ^^^ is just outstanding.
Ryan draws you INTO this particular video so much, that by the end you've become incredibly sentimental and misty eyed, as he philosophically waxes the air eloquent, in dulcet voice.
Every Ryan F9 video is of professional quality; sometimes, to a staggering degree.
They’ve filled the void left by OG Top Gear in my opinion.
If I were Kawasaki, I would make this amazing production a commercial... the best commercial! You have a special talent to tell a history
At 0:42 that shot! The subtle detail of time sped up while Ryan is talking. That's an amazing shot to just subtly have in there!! So impressed with this channel!!
i had not even noticed. indeed its an amaizing shot
I couldn't agree with you more Ike. I've been watching Ryan since he started up on FortNine, he was really good at the beginning but his videos has increasingly improved every year and they such a pleasure to watch. I swear Ryan could sell anything and make it seem interesting and funny. Ryan has convinced me to buy this Kawasaki KLR 650 Adventure, I'm heading to the dealer today, I feel like a kid at Christmas!! Hahahaha!!
yeah i did notice it, i'm wondering how they made it
@@oliviersavard8676 Shoot the talking section, then keeping the framing the same shoot a Timelapse (have coffee and/or lunch - you don't need to be in the shot anymore). You'll notice he's stood in such a way that all the elements around him are static, so he can overlay the Timelapse and mask the static bits (and him) out (or vice versa, use the Timelapse as the base, overlay him and mask as required).
If you slow it way down and watch his right hand, you'll see bits of it disappear as he waves it through the edge of the mask.
Very neat effect that would probably have added a relatively large amount of time to the shoot - especially given how few would spot and appreciate it!
You could I suppose do multiple takes of the talking without any breaks in the filming, then speed the raw footage up to create the Timelapse section while keeping the subject in real time - which would be more productive in terms of time on location, but more of a pain for editing etc.
Yeah.. I was like "how did they do that?"
The fact that F9 can make a 3 minute review essentially just saying “it’s back” and I feel like I know everything I need to know about this bike is a testament to the quality of their videos
Lol the thing you should really know is that they didn't fix the major faults present in the previous version! There are a couple mods that are almost mandatory before you heavily use it.
It's really just a love letter to that bike. And a good love letter doesn't need many words.
@@TravisTerrell It's probably more correct to say it's the mods you want during first service interval. No, not oil change, because you'll keep refilling it because the motorcycle keep burning oil. (it's basically grandfathered to get pass the emission requirement)
@@victoriazero8869 Fair enough, haha. Never owned one, so I'm not personally sure of the importance--just have read it a bunch. Had no idea about the emissions grandfathering of sort. At least it has EFI now!
@@TravisTerrell Basically, you can only modify old engine to a point where it's both too expensive and diminishing return (and also legally different engine altogether and has to pass emission test). So using a new engine is the better option, or retire your model. This happened with both Honda inline four 400 and Yamaha air cooled 250 in Japan getting retired, the later is what you see on XT250 in American market.
I don't even own a motorbike nor have a driving licence on them, but as soon as You guys upload, I press play. Amazing contents to every "petrolhead"
I'm similar - Ryan has inspired me to want to get my bike license, and now post-pandemic, it's something I can hope to save towards. Assuming inflation doesn't kill that dream now. -_-
@@carneeki
Adam, exactly my long-term goals.
Ryan's KTM 390 Adventure video got me thinking and here I am hoping that everything will come together eventually
same brother
Great video. So romantic, so inspiring, one of the best commercials I have ever seen !!!
@@carneeki where there's a will, there's a way
Having put over 20,000 miles on an old KLR650 riding in Arizona and Mexico I can say that it won't get you there quickly, but it will get you there and back every time. And for most of the journey you will have a smile on your face.
I just hit 4k miles on my 2022 KLR, and I can say it's a beast. I've dropped it more times off-road than I care to admit, and it just keeps trucking along. Perfect beginner bike for someone, like me, getting into back country moto-camping.
Glad you're enjoying it! Ever had problems with the footpegs? I noticed they added a rubber damper to kill the vibrations, but it gives just enough play to lever the bolts and shear them off. Talking from experience here haha. ~RF9
@@FortNine Yours sheered off?! Oh man, maybe I should replace them.
I haven't had any issues whatsoever with the pegs. I've heard a couple TH-camrs say they felt uncomfortable on the pegs, almost like they bend down, but I haven't had any issues whatsoever with rough terrain!
Back country moto-camping! WHAAAAT!
@@franko8572 I strongly recommend it! :)
@@takeaim420 It sounds really cool, I just never even thought of it, or heard of it! I love stuff like that!
I owned a 1992 KLR 650 for a number of years, and it never burned oil. In fact, about 20 years ago I rode it from Delaware to Daytona and back, a round trip of 1800 miles, and I did not have to add oil. The bike was set up for touring with a Corbin saddle, etc. In Daytona, I tent camped at the Daytona 200 Camp Ground (very nice people), which catered to motorcycle campers, and the other motorcyclists on touring bikes were amazed that it had a single cylinder engine. A few years ago, I was riding down to Asheville, NC to visit my family. The plan was to ride down in 1 day (560 miles, no problem), and then ride back home on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Well, in Johnson City, TN, the engine stopped running as I was getting off the freeway (Rt. 26, exit 17, as I recall), and I pushed it to a Shell station. At that time, I was planning to sell the motorcycle, so as luck would have it, in less than an hour I sold the KLR at the Shell station to a very nice man, who was a landscaper. We loaded the motorcycle into his trailer, drove to his house, and exchanged keys for the money. When I got home, I sent him the title. My daughter came and picked me up, and after my visit, I returned home by Amtrak train, the Crescent, which I boarded in Greenville, SC. The new owner later contacted me that the engine problem was a faulty vacuum petcock, and he sold it to someone who was shipping it to Haiti. I wonder what my old KLR is up to now?
It’s old, heavy, imperfect in many ways but, it’s rock solid reliable and a complete beast off road. Spot on. I’m glad Kawasaki brought it back and I’m glad you did a video on it.
Its rock solid other than it tries to die at 5k miles unless you do the upgrades that are just known in the community. In some ways its good that all the problems are known, but in other ways kawaski should get their game together. They basically try and make a cheap upfront price but have hidden costs that the community just accepts.
And cheap too, its the same bike in a modern shell and I love it
Honestly I was waiting for Ryan’s review, I knew he’d love it. I think you nailed it’s selling points though. It’s not really about cost - here it’s only about ~$1500 cheaper than a versys 650 for example. If you want to save that kinda money, just buy used/shop around. Technically from a technology per dollar perspective it’s probably a bit expensive really when you look at what you get for your buck against other 650 ish machines. But of course it isn’t, there’s a minimum price it’s attractive to Kawasaki to sell this at.
The beauty of the KLR is that it’s a 2 wheeled OG jeep or Land Rover.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 Cheap vehicles all have give somewhere. Businesses can't run on pixie dust and magic and money is a limited factor here so obviously its not going to have the quality of something that costs 3X as much.
For what you do pay its still rock solid. As far as highway capable vehicles go below 8k is pocket change or junkyarders. This bike is the former as it runs well.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 load of bullshit
You are an absolute legend. I work in hospice as a chaplain. You paralleled perfectly an end of life rally we see in various patients over their journey with us on hospice. One last sparkle in an eye, one last set of conversations, one last smile--then the last breath and peace. Chapeau, Ryan. I tip my hat.
Thank you for helping people bridge the gap between living and dying. I tip my hat to you.
The team that produced this video could flog the best Hollywood has to offer any day of the week!
When I worked as a hospice nurse I called it the “last hoorah”. :)
Holy smoke mate…that’s a powerful analogy!!
So fun to see more of these videos in the southern BC backyard. Love that you relocated out this way full time. Film is stunning as always.
Dramatic even. Let's hope much of it stays that way. Not too many places are left untouched anymore.
Gotta throw those Ontario plates in the trash ;)
@@tamholt3494 they moved from montreal
@@_ellipses Uh...Montreal isn't in Ontario. LOL. I seriously hope you're American.
@@morley3810 yes i know im from northern ontario lol, i completely misread your comment. didn’t even notice he had ont plates on in the vid and thought u were referring to when they moved from mtl to Vancouver years back, my bad lol
From a Dr650 owner to all the KLR650 brethren out there; Respect.
Former DR650 owner here. Cheap and fun yes is one thing but if you cannot afford better then it apparently becomes essential to compromise. DR650 brakes are crap compared to more modern tech. Until you actually ride something better you have no idea what sacrifices you are making by riding old tech bike and especially on the street where advanced safety tech and your life are worth well more than twice the price. At least that's how I view the value of my personal well-being. Others maybe not so much????
@@kannermw I respect your view point about old technology VS new technology! Don't have to agree with you. You're correct about the value of human life.
There's plenty of reasons for someone to enjoy their vehicles on public roads or public trails. Regardless of braking power, speed should not be one of them.
There are tracks available for when adrenaline spikes and common sense to enjoy every moment of our lives!
@@WildernessLVR If I were to invest in dual sport bike again I would opt for KTM 690 or Husky 701. Way better bike on or off road, more fun to ride, and waaay safer.
@@kannermw But not way more affordable or way more reliable, also there's something to the feel of the KLR when you grew up only riding dirt bikes. My father bought my first motorcycle when I was seven years old and to be honest the idea of riding something that doesn't have the feel and function of my roots doesn't give me the same excitement for the most part.
Do I always want to hit the dirt? No. But I want to be ABLE to when I pass that trail on the side of the road just to see where it goes. Does it handle great off road like my old dirt bikes? Well it's no DRZ. But the pig has fun in the mud and so do I. Being able to tame all that extra weight and feel the old school torque of my thumper...
They say you're never a real car guy till you drive a 60's beetle. I say you're never a real dirt biker till you tried a big bore thumper at least once.
@@GuardDog42 Your assertions are opinions not facts. Most buying decisions are based on what you can afford or what you are willing to spend. Riding off-road was in my roots of youth but those choices are limited more then ever where I can conveniently ride. Similarly, riding motorcycle off-road is abusive use of a motorcycle. I would NEVER buy any used motorcycle with clear evidence of off-road use unless it was under 250 miles and had no evidence of such use. Every mile of off-road use is likely equivalent to minimum 100 miles of on-road use. I am not interested in buying with such risk. Consequently, taking a very expensive but more capable motorcycle off-road is like lighting your money on fire. A KLR is not a great motorcycle but much less expensive. That is the real reason you ride a compromised bike. If you had the money to burn you would ride much better alternatives.
Impressive clip, I am an ex KLR 650 owner, had a 1993 teal one 2nd owner with 6K on the clock.
It was a great time as an 18 year old, every weekend I would just ride, for hours, all day and be back at home well after dark. This was well before GPS so I would just point the KLR in a direction and keep riding. Saw so much of western Australia on the beast. I never once got tired or sore and could follow any side track I wanted. I would love to jump on a 2022!
Do it!
The time lapse with Ryan talking in real time looks so cool. Don't know that is done but it looks awesome. And the scene transitions from old bike to new remind of something the old top gear used to do. There's a lot of cool editing in such a short video. Bravo
Very nicely done, with masking. Kudos to the team.
For the lighting to change so little it must’ve been VERY north… otherwise the mask would’ve been exposed by lighting differences.
Surprisingly easy actually, because they planned ahead. It's pretty much just two layers of footage. The camera is locked off on a tripod, not moving. Ryan is standing in front of a stump with hard edges; easy to mask. If his hand crossed the mask briefly while gesticulating, they can animate a small sub mask to follow it. It wouldn't even need to be roto'd, just a soft fade around his hand.
I'll bet they ran the time lapse for a long while and picked a continuous stretch where the sun stayed behind the clouds for the foreground. Or just got really luck.
With how consumerised video software is now, you could easily achieve this shot with low end gear and free/cheap software :)
@@LongPeter shut up, you don't know what you're talking about. Clearly it's magic
here here.
That's it!?! I didn't see the length of the video before starting.. and just as the screen fades I'm completely sucked in, ready for that classic F9 reuptake. How you manage to evoke the same cliffhanger feeling from top listed novels and film in a 3 minute motorcycle video is beyond me. Excellent work F9 team. Just excellent.
Thanks! We've already given 30 minutes to the KLR in other videos, so this one seemed a good candidate for a shorty. ~RF9
Before I quit street riding, the KLR650 was my favorite bike I ever rode. So much fun, and you sat up high enough to see over most of the traffic.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too.
21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
I am curious, why did u quit?
Interesting that. I tried one, and thought it was a piece of shit in almost every way. Slow, numb, heavy, boring.
As a tool, I get it. As a bike to actually enjoy? Nope.
@@hbpCV Bad drivers in my area. Ultimately, it wasn't worth the stress every time someone pulled out in front of me and I had to slam on the brakes. However, I still have an XR250 that I use in the dirt!
@@TheFlyingPineapple I see where you're coming from, but I also think you're missing the point of the KLR. It's sort of like having a Bugatti vs. a Corvette for driving in the city. Sure, the Bugatti is more fun, but you also are only using about 10% of its power before you break the law.
I had a sport bike before, and when driving it on the street I would shift through 1st, 2nd, then jump to 6th because I was at speed. With the KLR, I had a lot more fun actually going through all 5 gears to get up to speed. Plus, I was still faster than any car on the road (and the guys riding their big Harleys too).
The other thing is the way other people treat you. While I found that people negatively judged me on a sport bike, the sight of the KLR seemed to make people happy. I have no idea what that was about, but it did make riding a lot more enjoyable.
"Kawasaki elevated the KLR just enough to see a second sunset" that's beautiful in many ways.
I've always dreamt of seeing a second sunset in a single day
yeah I actually shed a tear when he said that. It was one of the most beautiful things I heard
You can! Go to the beach, lay flat on your stomach and watch the sunset. Then get up quickly and watch it again! Also coincidentally proof that the earth’s not flat.
@@sergiu_bogdan
If you say so. Problem is when you take binoculars and a telescope... you can watch a ship sink below the horizon as it leaves on its journey. Then pick up your binoculars and see the whole ship again. Watch it sink below the horizon with your binoculars... and view the whole ship again with your telescope. So... not so cut and dried, I'm afraid.
And the math doesn't add up. One cannot prove the established narrative with the observation you mentioned... and it seems that one cannot prove it is "flat" either...
Bit of a conundrum, that.
However, one can enjoy the KLR... either way. ;-)
@@toddmichaels42 I rode my klr off the flat earth and landed on a turtle
@@craigd123
Interesting dream. I like to fly in my dreams.
BTW, You think the Flat Earth model has stuff falling off the edge?
I had never even been on a motorcycle as a passenger when I bought one of these with the earnings of my first job after college. Once I figured it out, I spent every weekend riding it all up and down the west coast. So many great experiences discovering the backroads and camping out and developing a lifelong love of two-wheeled machines. The KLR will always have a special place in my heart.
It was my first bike. Same thing.
"Ugh...don't make me want another one of those!!!!"
Very nice comment 👌🏻... thanks
Literally my favourite channel on TH-cam. Not favourite motorcycle channel... Favourite channel. Keep up the excellent work.
I thought i was going to cry. I almost did with how somber the music and how close to my heart old Japanese bikes are. ♥️
Ryan, if there was ever such as thing as a Poet Laureate for the motorcycle world it would be you.
Your videos are art! The cinematography, music, script all blend so perfectly that it impacts me emotionally. Weird to be saying that after watching a 3 minute video of the new KLR, but here we are. Well done!
i ho hartedly agree! that team is special!
"Poet Laureate for the motorcycle world" well said. T
"I shall not write poetry unless I conceive a spite against the subscribers."
Mark Twain.
It's actually refreshing to find a company working to make our lives better.
Every year we get bombarded with more and more add-ons that just give more and more excuses to jack prices up for little more than you would get with a base model. You can't even find a car or truck on a lot these days that have manual cranking windows. And they'll charge you more for ordering one they don't have.
I don't need hardly anything that's been added to these vehicles, yet they're shoved down our throats!!!
Having a company working on giving us a product that's simple, reliable and affordable is like finding a needle in a haystack these days. Super important and we need to show our support for a company when they do this.
Much respect from me. ❤
The hours of work behind some of these 3-4 second shots is mind blowing. Keep it up guys. Cheers from Patagonia.
That pseudo timelapse thing at 0:44 is a very nice detail! :D
"A tractor perfected can do 98% of a T7's job..."
Never change Ryan, never change.
I didn’t get this reference. What’s a T7?
@@jshell3 Tenere 700
@@soft6183 omg, thanks. I thought it was a reference to the Ukraine war and their farmers stealing and towing away tanks with their tractors. Then I thought, wait a minute, wasn't the Russian tank model called T-72...?
An amazing adventure bike that’s 10k but practically impossible to find. Year long waiting lists to buy one.
@@jshell3 T7 is an American light tank. 🤣
spectacular audio/visual production. 00:43 has a time-lapse shot of the water and clouds, but a real-time shot of Ryan and the bike. I find all this absolutely magical. Now I want a Euro5 KLR 650.
Actually, it's all practical effects. They had him move in slow motion for several hours while doing the time lapse.
@@charliemunson7467 is that why we get a video about once every two months?
@@alexnutcasio936 quality over quantity friend-o!
@@charliemunson7467 but the money is in quantity. Just ask Toyota and Honda. They make a little bit of money off of a lot of things.
@@alexnutcasio936 this is clearly passion first, then money.
The mirror shots of the old and the new KLR was poetic to me. I love that first video, I've watched it probably 30 times over the past years it's been up, and I always come back to it come christmas time. I could probably recite it word for word, shot for shot, and the best part is I don't even ride motorcycles. I couldn't mount the KLR even if I owned one, but these videos still tell such an amazing story that I still want one. This new video brings back to light that past.
Thanks Ryan and Inish (I have no idea how to spell your name sorry :( )
Go ahead...have your own Dreams...you can🙂👍🏻
Just wanted to say that us KLR guys didnt unnotice the milk crate and Shell Rotella photo bombing. You are absolutely genius in your productions.
I bought my 22 KLR 650 after watching your video on the first gen. 3800+ miles later, most entertaining bike I've ever owned. Before it, I had a 2007 R6. Too many people are concerned about spec sheets and don't realize for 98% of people out there, this bike is more than enough. Most people will never even have the skill to use a KTM 890, T7 or Africa Twin to it's full potential. Buy a KLR, with all the cash you save, buy some proper gear, some off road goodies and plan some trips because you'll still have paid MUCH less than someone who just waited 6 months and paid a mark up to have a T7.
3800+ miles?
What kind of riding do you do?
I have been looking for my next bike and the KLR (both pre and post 2018) but worry it won't fit my commute heavy riding with only occasional trips onto rougher roads.
Confirmed. Every time I watch a KTM ad, I want to go and buy one.
Then I remember I'm not Chris Birch, and never will be... 😔
@@boonelockyer630 i just broke 4,000 on mine. I PREFER it as a commuter in Austin traffic. I did a long road trip (500 miles in a day) and it was rough 🙂
@@unclebadger597 what was rough about it?
The seat and vibration?
@@boonelockyer630 and the sweet time it takes, though it depends per individual
i found this channel recently and let me tell i didnt think ppl could do videos like this....
no like and subscribe no patreon no affiliation no sponsor no raid shadow legends.....
NEVER CHANGE!!
Ryan literally works for Fortnine, one if the biggest web based motorcycle accessories retailers in Canada. Every one of these videos is an advertisement for their website.
I still love my KLR250. It’s a slow, reliable old guy bike with a couch for a seat. I would definitely consider the 650 if I wanted an entry level adventure bike.
the price is "entry level," but the KLR 650 is definitely not entry level. Don't know about the new model, but the old KLR had a lot of imperfections (because cheap), so almost everyone with the bike heavily modified it top to bottom. I expect the same for this newer model. It's a good way to learn wrenching.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too.
21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
What year is your klr250 ? I had a 1998 in cyan (light green/blue colour) I believe it was 30ps was quite heavy though.
@@chrishart8548 what is 'ps' ?
@@Andriig75 it's the same as horsepower really 115ps = 113hp
I bought this motorcycle a month ago in this same color and been absolutely loving it ever since. Great video as always!
F9 really has been putting cinematic grade production into short, to the point videos. I gotta commend the real passion he puts forward. Best moto content out.
It's a whole team creating these videos he's just the host
@@kunuelo5576 what are you ‘hosting’? Top Gear has a crew other than the presenters too, doesn’t it? I don’t think that diminishes the presenters
Yep, what a good, reliable workhorse she is.
I still drive my ‘06 KLR almost every day.
At 73,000+ miles, she runs and handles as good as new.
Happy Trails
Wow thats amazing 👍🏻
How many valve adjustments since you got it?
I didn't know i would swell up for a bike that i don't own. A very authentic tribute. Only you guys do this and do it so well. Kudos
Always a good day when I see a FortNine notification
And a great day when it's a video about a KLR.
Yeah, not gonna lie, I wanted this video to keep going.... 😁😁
This is one of the most visually stunning, well produced motor channels around.
@@in4dalols247 b
It brings me home
The color balance; the lens flare; the lighting; motion shots; the love letter to a great motorcycle, simply and beatifully written, these videos have it all. To have half the comments discussing the motorcyle and the other half discussing the cinematography and script is an impressive feat.
This is one of my favourite videos. It just strikes the heart. The editing, the scenery and Ryan's performance all orchestrate perfectly around the KLR650. This is the video that made me fall for Fortnine as a fan and I am inspired even after having watched this more than 11 times now showing people what a channel on TH-cam should look like and do. Keep it up Fortnine Canada!
I'm always impressed on the cinematography you guys push out. Almost looks like one of those 8k demo video's
I remember a time when just about anybody could afford something on 2 wheels. Even scooters are pushing through a comfortable price range. Very glad to see Kawasaki do this. There are lots of other videos about this but yours rocks.
There are plenty of affordable bikes out there.
I kind of disagree, I got into bikes because cars cost too much. And many bikes returned to normal prices quickly even after 2020. And even when it comes to scooters someone like Piaggio makes something thats faster with more bells and whistles than a Honda Grom for cheaper than a Grom.
@@pleasedontwatchthese9593 same, I wanted a Mazda Mx-5 and i was gonna pay like $700 per month for it, considered getting a bike and now I happily ride a Honda Rebel 300 and only pay $140 per month for it, commuting to work has never been so much fun… and the cherry on top is that is cheap as hell, with current gas prices I only spend $10 of gas per week, best decision I have ever made
kawi is lowkey the goat. i grew up drooling over yamahas and never looked twice at a kawi. now i own a kxf and god damn i love it.
@@deadjoey77 2 wheel fever. Gotta love it!
I miss my KLR! But I had the really bad year model: it needed oil about every two or three gas fill ups! There’s a guy in SF who has a classic KLR covered in stickers from all over the world as he’s taken it everywhere. What a tank of a bike.
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still the best ever, i'm so glad to be part of the story. thank you sir, for covering the bike of my dreams
My first bike was a KZ650. I loved it. Simple, efficient and inexpensive. I literally rode it into the ground. I'm glad to see Kawasaki keeping that spirit alive.
I fixed me a cup of coffee and sat down for another great video. Only wishing it was longer. 3 minutes did not do me justice.
A Legend Is Reborn. Seriously considering buying the original one after your videos.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too.
21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
Buy the new one, you won't be disappointed.
I had a feeling that you would hit this one. Much love to KLR's immortality and you, Ryan.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too.
21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
i will be 49 years old soon and i will take motorcycle driving classes theory and practice to obtain my driving license. i already own a yamaha raptor 700r. your channel is an inspiration certainly to many people. this video is pure poetry of sounds, images and words.
Man I love this video so much... I have watched it like 15 times at least and I still love it. This made me sub for the channel!
NGL, this brought tears to my eyes. Although I did not even own a KLR, but a Yamaha XT 600. The bike's new owner just came over. She looked glorious, as clean as she never was. These things are pretty much immortal (as proven in your other KLR video). Now I ride a bike double the price...but to me, it is also double the fun (sorry, loved the XT only looks-wise, but not very much riding it).
Had an XT500 30-odd years ago. Still miss it. Now I potter around on a Honda CRF250L, at 62 years old.
I also ride XT 600 and it looks I'll ride it to *coffin*😅 it's easy going adventure bike where the worst breakdown was off fuel tap 🤣. Imho world needs simple adv bikes.
It brought a tear to my eye seeing how an absolute legend of a bike is disrespected and disgraced instead of letting it die off respectfully. The only thing KLR about the new one is the sticker that says it's a KLR lol. It's like a super unfunny parody and a way for Kawasaki to cash grab from suckers using the KLR name to market whatever these ugly, slow, heavy, low things are after the model updates. First gen is a real KLR, the rest are basically like a shitty bootleg version. Sad.
@@rustymustard7798 Amazing, there are gatekeepers on the internet for everything you can imagine, including crusty old KLRs.
@@ferrumignis Who's gatekeeping? I'm not saying you can't get an old one, just the opposite, i'm saying come the fuck in and join the party. If telling people not to fall for bullshit hype is 'gatekeeping' then that's a problem with you not understanding what gatekeeping is. Do whatever you want, buy a new KLR, give your money to a Nigerian 'Prince', or send all your google play gift cards to India, i don't care, i'll still be riding my hand built OG machine where the new ones can't go. Just know the new ones are not the same as the legend. Like how a Mitsubishi Eclipse used to be a badass J-tuner sportscar, it was in Fast and Furious, now it's some lame ass mall crawler soccer mom SUV. See what i mean? It makes a difference which one you get even if they call it the same thing.
There is no gate, if you can scrape up $1500 you go get an old one and do all the mods starting with the 10 cent mod and tee mod and go from there. Most of the mods are free, taking stuff off for weight reduction. An old KLR is the most accessible, personalizable, and least gatekeepery things out there. Stop trying to make everything political.
Perfect '80's thumper??? Ima go into my garage and give my '84 Yamaha TT 600 a big ole hug...
That overhead shot from the drone in the forest…just wow. Amazing photography! Kudos!!
The subtle audio mixing in post too.
Drones are noisy: so the audio source must have been on the rider.
Feels
I shed a tear at the end of this video. Not because I was watching it on the can while revisiting yesterday's tacos, but after weeks of diving into KTM SARS options and accessories, I realised that this bike is probably all I'll ever need.
Keep the bike reviews coming
the level of production and the writing is toppp notch. so much emotion captured in between the lines. the cinematography, sublime. thanks for the great content.
I see a lot of influence from Clarkson's V12 Vantage review on Top Gear all those years ago in this.
Fascinating and beautifully worded and done, as always.
Thank you so much for your support for this immortal bike. Triggers great memories of my former 1987 KLR! If it only was available in EURO spec...
Yet one more time, your work is better than multi million dollar productions.
Thank you for going back to the same location to shoot the old vs new KLR in the same frame, half a decade apart. I noticed your small but thoughtful touch which may be difficult to execute. Thank you Ryan and (?) Ameer, again.
I have a sister who doesn't have a driving license, and has no interest in cars whatsoever, but she always watched Top Gear as long as the classic trio still presented it. That was because of the show, the way cars were presented, the way information about any car was given, or just not given. For all people who have no interest in motorcycles this channel is the same. Great presentation, great cinematography, great scenery combined with just the right music. Just enough information about the bike that is the subject, but no nonsense about exactly how much of anything it has or hasn't got. This could and should be a worldwide weekly TV-show.
So nice I had to watch it twice. Feels like a love letter to the KLR. I was already proud to pick picked up the new 2022 and this just made me fall in love with it more.
That's a very good production. Love the combination shot of timelapse and realtime. You guys deserve more recognition, your work is superb!
Wow this was something else my guy! I almost had a tear come down my face! I had my doubts about this new KLR until I got on it and let me tell you IT IS AWESOME! IT'S DIFFERENT BUT AWESOME!!! FEELS REALLY COMFORTABLE!
Your videos are my therapy. Seriously, better than most things I see from Hollywood.
Another great video. Thanks man! A lot of TH-camrs are talking about making their footage "cinematic" and celebrating the "B-Roll" etc. you know the drill. F9 is the perfect example of how to actually make films that stick. There is no camera p*rn. There are no shots just for the shot. This is all leading towards one goal. To tell a story. And to tell a story in a visual way. Thanks again. You are a true filmmaker.
Never had a KLR, but I owned, modified, and rode a DR650 for several years. Both were dependable bikes in their day (they just keep on going)!
I got a heavily modified DR, and my buddy has a stock KLR (excluding the doohickey fix). My DR is WAY better, but KLR is good to go out of the box
Say more Andrei, they are my two choices... a DR, an older carbed KLR or this new one...
It's a shame Suzuki isn't making an effort to update the DR650. Better than the KLR off-road.
@@unemployedducatista9997 not a shame in any way. It's called perfection.
Suzuki isn't going to update the DR650 Because hopefully Australia will let them continue to sell unchanged vehicle exceptions, Australia has strict emissions and it's a huge market that loves the DR in Australia. And they want it back.
I've done 5k miles in 5 months on my 2022 KLR. Slow and stupid, but dependable as the sunrise.
I'm on my 2nd KLR - your description could describe me, I guess
@@iansmith961 I'm on my second one too. I've never loved AND hated a bike so much 🙂
She ain't the prettiest girl at the dance. But she's a diamond on the dance floor.
I know it’s not the point of the bike..... but you think it could be an interstate commuter? 25-30 miles of interstate each way??
@@AmazonWHS Absolutely. It's just "Fast enough" for American highway. You can forget overtake, but you wouldn't bog down the traffic.
These bikes have been insanely popular, and I suspect as inflation and fuel costs gets worse will get MORE popular. People are always looking for great value when things get tight and the KLR still delivers in cheap monthly cost, great fuel economy, and dirt cheap full coverage insurance.
Holy Crud balls. Two of the best creatives on YT.
I listened to your talk at ABR festival, Ryan and you said a few times that you wouldn’t be here without your filmer and editor. This video just goes to show how friggen good he is.
That Timelapse mask, the gimbal movements over the bridge, the snapshots from old to new. Friggen perfection.
It also helps that your writing is impeccable and your voice is so engaging.
F9 have the dream team, RIGHT HERE!
Again. This channel is the Top Gear or Grand Tour of motorcycles. I mean that as the highest praise for your delivery, cinematography, and style I possibly can.
Your film crew is absolutely amazing. This was so beautifully filmed.
its not necessarly crew, its just ryan and the cameraman/editor.
@@stopstalkingyouspookybastard aka... a crew. 2 people can make up a crew.
@@stopstalkingyouspookybastard there’s a whole production team behind this channel
@@TYPE1media He made a video about it. It is just him and one other guy. Writing, production, post. Everything.
Thanks! Full credit to Max, who shot and edited this one. ~RF9
Well done as always. I am pushing pass 65 and of all the bikes I own, my KLR650 was the one I enjoy the most, until it was stolen. Perch high in traffic, I was always aware of my surrounding. If I got stuck in trafic, I could always quit the road and go through a field. That solid thump, thump was music to my years and it had a feeling of a though horse always ready to bring me anywhere I choose. If I ever go back on two wheels, there is no other candidates. I check the Canadian price and it is around 7500$CDN. The "Adventure" version is now close to 10K$CDN. Not so cheap in Canadian pesos.
Ryan is Canadian so I'm not sure why he quoted a price $800 lower.
@@ExpeditionaryRanger I got the price from Kawa Canada. I suppose because of the YT audience, he meant $US.
Had to watch over and over again just to absorb the fantastic editing and scene transitions!!!! Bravo the editing department always just unbelievable video quality 👏👏👏👏👏
Absolutely !
Right? The only thing that sucks is the videos are way too short. These shorts are so beautifully shot and edited, I can't get enough of them.
I think Ryan IS the editing department
Same here. Watched TWICE to catch HALF the symbols enclosed in the video.
Ryan & TheCrew: you are great!
@@thetessellater9163 pretty sure he hjas some kind of help. behind a great.... is a great ....but yeah he cool af.
Thank you for not making a half hour review about the new tractor like every homemade on youtube (endless blah blah) .. although shorter than most F9's.. this is simple, like the bike.
i love the subtle nods to the og klr650 video, the yellow crate and the thing of oil, same location as well, just puts the icing on the cake.
this video sits up there among those epic motoring clips,
on the right of Clarkson's An Ending finale for the Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Congratulations on another masterpiece.
Calm down, dude. This was 3 minutes long.
That was exactly the vibe I got too! That V12 Vantage clip stuck with me for YEARS between being on TV and then eventually clipped onto youtube.
Thank you for reminding us that beautiful heartbreaking episode with Aston Martin 🙏
Outstanding! KLR lives another day! But sadly maybe only... another day 😢
This video tugged my heartstrings and put a tear in my eye, and I’ve never even owned a KLR. Chapeau to you sir. 🥲
…and THAT is what the world of motorcycling needs to rescue: simplicity instead of multitronics fetiche. To build motorcycles like Ryan’s videos: so simple and straightforward that it’s always a delight.
One thing that always gets overlooked in your videos Ryan. You continue to show how beautiful our planet and nature is....
I hope Kawasaki is paying you well. ;) That's the best motorcycle commercial I've seen in a while. Love your content. Keep up the great work.
I know right? It did more for me making a decision on a bike than most I’ve seen.
Since the DR650 is now extinct in Australia, I'd happily own KLR and take it all around the world. Reliable is king when adventure riding to remote places. Stunning, informative video as always 😎👍
One word .. Quality!
Truly thank you Ryan, u bless our eyes with lavishing production every time you upload , were very grateful to you and your team for these amazing videos! 👏🏻
I'm a new rider and this is my first bike. It perfectly suits my needs and I've explored places that I'd never consider on my mountain bikes, or try to navigate in the pickup truck. I'm glad that I got the bug in 2022
Brilliant! Evokes so much feeling and beauty. Kawasaki owes you millions for one of the most awesome “commercials” ever made!
I've been looking for a good dual sport for a while. This is the one I want.
That outfit drives me yourlover.Store nuts on you and you have that curvy body, you did a good job modelingi it too.
21:15 Also like the last outfit Love how the garter belts connect to the stockings and shear top.
I love mine! It’s a 2011 that I bought new, I’m only 53 but I’m pretty sure I will own it for the rest of my life…. There is such a joy in the simplicity and the comfort of the bike, it’s hard to explain but it’s awesome to experience…
@@danielrobey1759 do you commute on it? I am looking at my next bike and something always draws me to a KLR, but I worry that it won't suit me mostly commuting
@@boonelockyer630 I've got an 08 that I use to commute. Got some good road biased tires to do it on and it works well for me. Plenty of power and I like that I sit up high enough to see clearly. A taller windscreen would also be a good idea if you're going to be doing any highway riding.
Thank you for going back to doing what you do best. Another amazing motorcycle review !
Wow, this new KLR is getting a lot of press. I can't wait to try one out.
I just bought a property in the woods in NW Washington, and need a good dual sport. Been getting hard to find good KLR's at a decent price around here. I hope this new one generates some resale on the older ones. I'd still rather have a carb.
Why settle for a “good” dual sport? Grab a DR650 while you still can.
@@GeneCash
Exactly, who the hell wants to clean carbs anymore in 2022? lol
The chances are, direct injection will outlive any old KLR rider today. 😂
I bought my Versus 650 brand new in 2017 and not once in 5 years and 41k kilometers did DFI cause me issues. In fact, so far (knock on wood) nothing caused me issues whatsoever - the bike is that rock solid.
@@SimonBrisbane hahahaha, a Suzi for you but not i, Mr. of Oz.
I've never seen such an artistic video about a motorcycle. Love it. KLR for LIFE!
Ryan. How are you so articulate? I'm. I've never cried over a motorcycle before. But your wonderful speech about the KLR 650 combined with the slow music and amazing action shots of the bike, truly made me nostalgic as well as sad for a machine! I think if you gave the right speech, I'd follow you to hell and back!
This was good intro.
Need part II.
Loved the video, just wanted to mention the KLR 650 isn't the only cheap bike. Honda re-released the Honda xr650l, which is the bike I ended up getting as I considered both of these awesome bikes. Main reason I went for the Honda rather than Kawasaki was parts being everywhere and everything being analog, plus the Honda is about 500$ less.
Don’t forget the Dr650 I bought a new one a month ago and love it.
@@TJ-oi5qe yes! I was going to ask about the DR as well!
@TJ I did look into the DR650 but had to go with the Honda, liked the seat height better since I’m a taller guy. Can’t remember exact difference but I remember it being around 4-6 inches. Other than that both awesome bikes, though gotta appreciate the hot rod red from Honda lol
Also the Himalayan is out there doing just about all the same stuff for $1000 less
@@smail_mail good point!
Went back and forth a million times between this and my Himilayan. I do love my agricultural little beast especially being vertically challenged and after a TEC cam and larger front sprocket it's highway tolerable. I haven't had a bit of the common troubles in 7000 miles but..... Well if it ever lets me down a KLR it will be. Thank you for great videos. I aspire to be as good one day
How tall are you?
@@LanaaAmor 5' 6"
I sent this video to multiple folks but rather for the scenery and high quality video editing and only secondary because of the motorcycle.
I wish I could visit there one time! Love your videos!
After your first klr video (esp the rebuild so i had the confidence they were as easy to work on as the other dirtbikes i've owned) I went about finding myself a decomissioned Dept Natural Resources KLR that had been neglected god knows how long. It indeed drinks oil but man its like a dog, loyal and determined to get you wherever. So cool.
It was, once again, magnificent. Just one major complaint... It was way to short.
Cheers from the Netherlands!
In a way, it's perfect. "Kawasaki elevated the KLR just enough to see a 2nd sunset." Likewise, there's not much to add to what was already presented in Fortnine's previous KLR650 video. The production of KLR's might be just as brief and transient as this video.
half the price, half the content
@@Andy-rk9mu true ..
"Its the perfect 80's thumper...". How about a piece on the perfect 90's thumper? Thirty two year's worth of Suzuki DR 650 riders are waiting. The DR is like the jeep of the motorcycle world.
Had a DR for my first bike didn't have to do any maintenance at all for 5,000 miles
The guy I bought my DR650 from wants to buy it back. (That's what kind of bike it is)
If you're primarily avoiding paved roads and you have long legs, the KLR 650 is a solid choice; regular inseam, get a DR 650, and shorter legs benefit from an F650GS. That's all you need to know. I'm short, owned a 2013 KLR 650, now the F650GS Dakar. For short rides (haha), I have the XT225, the newer XT250 same same.
Love all of Fortnine’s vids. Was just listening to an older vid but decided to comment in the newest one. He goes into the science of so many aspects with bikes and riding. I just realized he’s the Alton Brown of motorcycle education. The Good Eats of riding.
Made me teary, great video as always.