After riding multiple Harleys for 40 years, sold it last year and got a 2023 300SM last month. Should have done this years ago. Never had so much fun on a bike.
@@HaoVu1 What you say about taming a 600 is spot on. I'm in several Facebook motorcycle groups,. Everybody thinks they are Rossi on a 600, yet wrecks are posted almost every other week during riding season. Too many think they have more skill than they actually do until its too late.
@@ComfyDadShoes I live about 30 mins from with like 4 different routes I can take so it’s a blast for me! But I would defiantly think about changing the seat if you commute an hour+ one way! But I love it, I’ve put 200 miles and about 6 hours in on Sunday and drove it to work on Monday. I mostly drive my truck but this thing is such a fun commuter!!
Bro thanks so much ! I opened my eyes a little to late … I started on a 125 then years later 400cc and it was a blast!!! I was in love later .. I bought a z900 beautiful bike but it made me forget about enjoying the road and view, I was just thinking about going fast , I did 157mph very often until one day I crashed very bad . Now I just want to commute again , go to the park and have fun , parking lots practice and do some track days
You are 100% correct. Upright seating may seem old fashioned to a few, but the true fun side of motorcycles is missed by many only because they haven't tried it. We can thank Adventure bikes for bringing it back into popularity (I never thought it would happen). Super Moto just brings it to another level of flick-ability and fun!
Thanks for the beautiful and scenic ride thru the mountains. It took me a long time to figure out what you have after only a couple of bikes. Lighter and ergonomically comfortable bikes are way more fun than heavy supersport bikes and cruisers. I chose the KTM 390 adventure over the Kawi 300 sm and I love it. I recently found a 2021 KLX 300 SM with 400 miles on it for $5200 and will be adding it to the collection. Can't wait! I will never buy another supersport or cruiser bike ever again. Lightweight is so much more fun. I started racing motocross when I was 12 and I still race to this day in the veterans class and recently turned 59 years young, however my mindset has changed and now, whether on the street or on the dirt track my only goal is to have fun and live to race/ride another day.
This is one of the best real world, non pretentious videos regarding modern motorcycling. A down to earth good guy speaking the truth about bikes and what is needed and what is completely unnecessary for everyday riding. I was on the fence but after this video I’m in on this model. Only question now is what color. Thanks!
Agreed!! The Ergonomics of the super Moto dirtbike style is what’s so alluring. The real fun is 0 to 60 speeds. Just so darn comfortable And great visibility with the mirrors that I use as 360° radar. Constantly monitoring cars all around me near and far. You want to be upright and take in your environment as it’s flying by you.
I just picked up the 2009 klx250sf with only 2000 miles mint. First street legal bike ever and have been loving it. Great video I look forward to seeing your future adventures.
Yup. Not anymore though it looks like a completely different bike. Replaced front headlight,rear fender, front fender, full fmf q4 mega bomb,all lights have been converted to led, pulled airbox lid and some fresh green wrap. drive.google.com/file/d/19DxTnPsTZUTu41526_lK-9u9w9qsjocL/view?usp=drivesdk
I’ve had my full bike license for 6 months now & went from a 125cc to a Triumph street triple 675r & I feel like I’m in the same boat as you. It has performance way beyond my abilities. Hard suspension & a sporty position although not as extreme as your 600rr. I’m not having as much fun as I did on my 125cc. It’s nice having the power to get up a hill or push into a head wind but that’s it. After that it’s just intense concentration & taming the power. I’m seriously considering a Honda CRF300L as we don’t get the KLX300 in the UK. I think it will be the perfect compromise of power & fun for the riding I want to do. Great video & nice bike.
Totally agree. My permanent smile bike is the Versys-x 300. Great in town, on dirt roads/mild trails and highway. I installed a taller seat and it feels like a supermoto.
I went from a KTM 1190 to a CRF250 Rally, only because I'm old now. I wish I'd done that yrs ago, I can take the little Honda places I wouldn't consider on a big bike. You really are accurate in what you say, I thought a big bike would make me a brilliant rider, it's the exact opposite, I wish I'd realised 40yrs ago.
The “little” bikes capture the essence of riding where as the big bikes tend to just give a feeling of dominating the roads. Power can be addicting! Thank you for the comment Alex, ride safe sir
Thank you for this , if some People listen to you , you just saved lives , been riding the "alphabet" of Motorcycles for 63 years , biggest "mistake Bike" I ever bought ? My BEAUTIFUL 1125R Buell , you describe it perfectly "lets try not to die" Just put a deposit on the next 300KLX that comes in at my local Dealer , thank you for putting a wonderful perspective on the true joy of Motorcycling
Truth said buddy I got a klx300r 04 model it’s not the enduro just dirt but I live in a very small town in Kentucky lol and this bike is the best hill and road friendly big dirt bike I ever had and I rebuild them most my life I been riding bikes since I was 7 years old sport bike ape hang 1100 cc 2 stroke thumper 4 stroke every thing but these 300s are so fun and easy to ride in the woods me and my wife ride bad wash out trails and very nice hands great shocks amazing if you thinking of getting this size and just not sure go with this bike my blow head gasket out on trail and it never did stop going run got us back safe and water spray the entire time for over 30 miles true story if you got the cash and got it for a bike I say this is the best bike out there be safe good luck thanks for reading
Supersport makes sense for me bc I love going to the track. Been to 5 track days in the last 3 months and looking to get into club racing next year. I don’t ride it on the street much anymore. Definitely looking into getting a supermoto as a second bike though. Red lights suck on my 636 in the city. Takes me 30 min to get to country roads now. My bikes before this were Honda nx250, z125 pro, z400, ninja 400, and now a 636 and Talaria mx4. I took the slower route to perfect my skills 😂
This guy speaks the truth. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and it’s insane fun. My other bike has over 100hp and this is more fun. But they’re really hard to find. Good video. Great bike. Easy decision.
I started on dirt bikes and got up to a CBR 900RR and I am liking this 300SM. I never used the power of the CBR, it was not for me. My friend who owned it took it up to 150 mph on a freeway and it went airborne when he hit a bump on a bridge and he never did anything crazy again.
They make a fmf slip on for that be pretty cool the r3 is my pride and joy you really need a nice curvy long neighborhood to get into the curves great video has the power throttle
I love KLR and KLX and have owned several. I started with KH 600 three cylinder, 2 stroke and have always loved the Cows... I hate bragging, that's the problem with these TH-cam channels.
You’re totally right! I wasn’t sure when I got mine what I was getting into. $2250 for an 09 klx250sf was hard to pass up. Now I tell everyone who is considering a bike, “get a supermoto!!!!” New sub buddy!
Where a supermoto or a dual sport is really interesting, is on really tight twisties with some broken pavement. I used to have a KLR650 with street tires and a big front brake kit, and I used to run away from GSXR's in the tight stuff- I could hit a big cross-grain rut when I was leaned way over, and it would just shrug it off. Sports bikes would blast past me on the next straight, and then I would just reel them in again when the road tightened up again!
So true! My bro sold his gsxr600 and is buying a SUMO. I’m selling my KLX250 dual sport fitted with Moto wheels and buying a used 300SM. The small wheels and the suspension travel combined with the seating is the most fun on the street I’ve ever had. Hopefully Kawi makes one with more power some day.
Haha dude great video!! I checked your subscriber count randomly because I was like damn I searched a niche thing but this dude is really good wtf. Keep making videos mang you are good at it. I expected to see like 100k if that doesn't sound offensive. But it sounds natural
I'm going to have to change my account name. 😁 I'm selling my 636 and getting a KLX300 dual sport this weekend. I have the seat time and skill to push the 636 to its limits but it's going to get me killed because track day fun tends to leak over into weekend riding way too easily. I've found that my favorite thing about motorcycling is the adventure of going places I wouldn't normally go. The dual sport seems like the ideal bike for me at this point in my riding life. Thanks for sharing this, and congrats on the bike!
Naked sport bikes are a great option as well. Upright seating position with all the power that a supersport has. I have a Kawasaki z900 it’s a great bike 👍🏼
You are absolutely right. Only thing I don't agree is the sport bikes been loud. They are not. I had cbr 600rr leyla edition and sound wise was perfect.
So here's where I am at. I have a KLR650, about 6000 miles on it, 2000 of them put there by me. I ride 30 miles every work day on a 55mph two-lane road where everyone does 70+. Sometimes, there's a 30 minute line of traffic waiting at the border patrol checkpoint coming home. The panniers can transport all my work gear, and they're also great for getting groceries, or doing the laundry. I'm absurdly tall, so tall I have dropped the pegs, added riser links to the suspension, and i'll get a taller seat eventually. The bike, though, has fuck all passing power at 65-70. It really doesn't want to go faster than 85, and getting there needs a long bit at WOT. This would seem to preclude any trips on Interstates. idk. The 300SM looks amazing, but from how you've described it, it's got even less guts at 70 MPH. Sport bike - won't physically fit me, tho i'd still buy a ZX-25R if it were sold in the U.S. Most Standards - are air cooled and would overheat in Texas sun and traffic. Adventure bikes - are fuck off expensive. Cruisers - are hideous and can't handle shit roads. I seem stuck. I'm definitely gonna stick with the KLR until I have ridden as many miles as I spent in dollars. IDK what after that, though.
Great discussion homes! I also owned a 600RR and I 100% agree. Today I ride a Duke 390 and I'm about to pick up a KLX300. TBH the 600RR was terrifying. I could reach the KLX top speed of ~80mph in 1st gear on that thing! I did feel like a badass riding it for sure, but at the end of the day it wasn't nearly as much fun as my Duke. Thanks for the video.
The 600RR was a great machine probably a bit friendlier on the street compared to the other 600 supers. Light singles are so fun for everyday!! Cheers Dave
@@HaoVu1 Agreed. I had a Daytona 675 afterwards that I really liked. Had a lot more low-end grunt and was far more comfortable. Still a sport bike but a bit easier for the day to day. Wouldn't trade any of them for the Duke though.
Awesome info going to the bike shop this week take look at 300SM and new 2021 Duke 390 both bike about same price Duke just have more tech try to make decision this be my first bike great video thanks for info.
I also had my share of fun on rockets. I no longer enjoy being slumped over a gas tank. I have been debating between the KLXSM, Z400, or Z900. I still want something that will handle the interstate and maybe a day trip. Still researching but your input is on point. Thank you.
Is this interstate riding stuff really that big of a deal? There’s only two roads within hundreds of miles of where I live that have 70-80mph speed limits. Lot of 300cc bikes can get up to 80-100mph. But the bigger issue is they are so light at that speed you get blown all over the road and it’s not fun you also lack passing power. So basically if you want to feel comfortable on the highway that means you have to buy a bike that’s heavy and the tradeoff is then that it’s not as much fun to ride a heavy bike around at normal/slower speeds around town. Probably why so many people that are really into motorcycles have a highway bike and a commuter bike. So they can use the right tool for the job. Personally I don’t think it’s safe to ride a bike on the highways here. Too many people in cars looking at their phones or distracted by passengers or something that will all of a sudden slam on their brakes. That’s exactly how my brother wrecked his Kawasaki ninja by the way. Couldn’t see past the vehicle in front of him, they slammed on the breaks and he couldn’t stop in time and rear ended them. And you can’t really even try to pre plan by creating more space between you and a vehicle in front of you because other vehicles will change lanes and fill the gaps constantly.
I’m getting one within the next few weeks! I’m so excited! I have ridden my boyfriends husky fe 450 supermoto but it’s sooo tall and I’m only 5’2”. Only been able to ride it in a parking lot because it’s so tall I have to stop next to curbs to be able to put my foot down. It’ll be nice to have a super moto that’s a little shorter.
I am in nearly the exact boat you're describing. I'm in the process of selling my Street Triple R and buying the KLX300 dual sport. I love my Street Triple and will miss it dearly, but I've lost the desire for speed considerably and leave so much performance on the table every time I ride. I have to break every speed limit to use the full potential of that engine.
Lmao I wish I watched this video 3 weeks ago. Started on a Ninja 250 and learned so much over years. Bumped up to a CBR900RR for a while and it’s amazing but old and I racked up a ton of miles quick. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago - Picked up a CBR600RR and it’s a whole different world sure. The test ride hooked me but longer term? Mmm this is starting to quickly show it’s disadvantages. Hindsight. And here I am with the 600RR watching and wanting to get a KLX or a DRZ. Everything you said is so true. Even as an experienced rider, I know both sides now and I KNOWWW the sumo is way better before even riding it. My relationship with speed and ego have changed and I want my smaller bikes back. I want to try to get the dealership to take it back and get me on the KLX. If it works I’ll update. Thank you for this video! It’s so reaffirming.
I agree with some of what your saying in your video. I rode a cbr600f3 (first bike) for 2 years and zx636r for 2 years… and i was comfortable riding those 2 machines…. I was cornering hard and always comfortable in the powerban of the bike, but i felt like i had to break the law all the time to have fun. It was getting ridiculous. Pushing my limits on those machines meant cruising at 180km/h on highway. Going 100km/h in a 50 zone to corner and then lane splitting on highway. I was getting used to living with the danger. But now years later i became a father and want to pick up riding and just have fun and maybe pop low speed wheelies this SM life looks fun and less risky and less taunting to be risky on road. Just fun!
How is the oil level supposed to look while sitting cold like in the video. When I look in the window of mine, I can’t tell if it is full or empty. Mine has 9 miles on it
I'm past my sport bike days, and am looking for an enduro of some sort. When I was into sport bikes though, i had a ninja zx-7, and wanted more. You must not have the ability,or desire to ride a sport bike to their potential, but I constantly had mine pushing redline, and trying to keep up with my buddies zx-9. At the time nothing but a bigger sport bike could touch my itch. Now that I'm older and luckily still alive, I've outgrown that riding style. I borrowed a cbr f4i last year and had zero desire to open it up.
I think the sumo would be a great comuter around town and could be a lot of fun. And makes sense as long as you don't plan on riding on the interstate.
I own an xt600 dual sport and a suzuki intruder 800, never bought a rocket as everyone i know that had one ended up not liking that riding position all the time. Yea, a race bike for a commuter is kind of pointless, really thinking about getting one of these, love the upright riding position.
Excellent ride, known problems which may show up over time: odometer/display gets the blue screen of death. No repair, time to replace. And the cam chain tensioner can stick, no bueno. I found I could ride 10-12 hours in the saddle in the 105F Thai heat. Yes, big smiles!
I love this bike I had a 2011 z1000 (naked bike) and the klx is just as much if not more fun well other than not being able to keep up with your homies on the highway lol
Being able to just RIP it and use all of the bike all of the time without an ounce od fear is sweeeet. But yeah even corollas dust you on the highway lol
I wish the tires were tubeless, the seat height was a little lower, and the gas tank were bigger. If they were, I'd definitely buy one. So close, yet so far!
Tell me how that synthetic oil does with your bike. I just did my second oil change at 1100 using normal kawasaki mineral oil. Might change it again around 2k to syn
I roll on a cbr300r. I love the 300 platform. I'm getting this kawasaki when available. My last bike was a large dual sport. I really miss the bike. So fun to ride on the street. Super moto just has to be fun. I think motorcycle specs are meaningless. Jmho. Specs don't translate into fun always. Everyone is on there own journey. So. Let me just say it's all good whatever you guys are into. We are all brothers and sister on two wheels 🤠🤠
Specs do matter but rather than looking at pure horsepower and torque, look at what RPMs the bike packs the most amount of punch Punchy engines will always be more fun than linear ones (unless ure just enjoying the scenery)
The european supermotos are ten thousand dollar bikes but id sure love to try one out. The DRZ is the only other relatively cheap relatively low power japanese sumo but it looks dated and still is carbureted!! In my opinion its not worth the extra 1,500 they want over the kawasaki sumo even though you do get 100 more cc’s with the drz
There's nothing more fun than riding slow bike fast, my best experience comes from my DT200 not my ZX6R. I just hope that someday Kawasaki would put ABS and TC on KLXs because I crashed a lot on my DT200 due to panic braking (Indonesian road is unpredictable)
After riding multiple Harleys for 40 years, sold it last year and got a 2023 300SM last month. Should have done this years ago. Never had so much fun on a bike.
Stoked for you😎
@@HaoVu1 What you say about taming a 600 is spot on. I'm in several Facebook motorcycle groups,. Everybody thinks they are Rossi on a 600, yet wrecks are posted almost every other week during riding season. Too many think they have more skill than they actually do until its too late.
I got a 24 300sm one month ago and already put in 336 miles on it . Just so much fun and blast riding around anywhere
I’ve got a 21’ SM in blue and just rolled over 400miles, and I love it so much! Best $6k I spent
SM Skwaaaaaad
I’m just now getting into DS bikes. How are they for daily driver/commuters?
I guess it depends where you do your daily driving. Around town and in the city its hard to beat. Highway isnt spectacular with my 300 but can be done
The blue is an awesome color!
@@ComfyDadShoes I live about 30 mins from with like 4 different routes I can take so it’s a blast for me! But I would defiantly think about changing the seat if you commute an hour+ one way! But I love it, I’ve put 200 miles and about 6 hours in on Sunday and drove it to work on Monday. I mostly drive my truck but this thing is such a fun commuter!!
Bro thanks so much ! I opened my eyes a little to late … I started on a 125 then years later 400cc and it was a blast!!! I was in love later ..
I bought a z900 beautiful bike but it made me forget about enjoying the road and view, I was just thinking about going fast , I did 157mph very often until one day I crashed very bad .
Now I just want to commute again , go to the park and have fun , parking lots practice and do some track days
You are 100% correct. Upright seating may seem old fashioned to a few, but the true fun side of motorcycles is missed by many only because they haven't tried it. We can thank Adventure bikes for bringing it back into popularity (I never thought it would happen). Super Moto just brings it to another level of flick-ability and fun!
Thanks for the beautiful and scenic ride thru the mountains. It took me a long time to figure out what you have after only a couple of bikes. Lighter and ergonomically comfortable bikes are way more fun than heavy supersport bikes and cruisers. I chose the KTM 390 adventure over the Kawi 300 sm and I love it. I recently found a 2021 KLX 300 SM with 400 miles on it for $5200 and will be adding it to the collection.
Can't wait! I will never buy another supersport or cruiser bike ever again. Lightweight is so much more fun. I started racing motocross when I was 12 and I still race to this day in the veterans class and recently turned 59 years young, however my mindset has changed and now, whether on the street or on the dirt track my only goal is to have fun and live to race/ride another day.
😎✌️
Never was a fan of super bikes 🏍 i ❤️ my 2023 KLX 300sm
This is one of the best real world, non pretentious videos regarding modern motorcycling. A down to earth good guy speaking the truth about bikes and what is needed and what is completely unnecessary for everyday riding. I was on the fence but after this video I’m in on this model. Only question now is what color. Thanks!
Agreed!! The Ergonomics of the super Moto dirtbike style is what’s so alluring. The real fun is 0 to 60 speeds. Just so darn comfortable And great visibility with the mirrors that I use as 360° radar. Constantly monitoring cars all around me near and far. You want to be upright and take in your environment as it’s flying by you.
Just picked up a 22' klx 300sm. I get it monday... I'm watching every video I can! I cannot wait!
So stoked for you brother.
Best MC video and common sense!!!!
keep this up Hao Vu!! your content and production is solid. no reason you shouldn't have 10x the audience faster than you'd imagine
Thanks Jared. 🤘
I just picked up the 2009 klx250sf with only 2000 miles mint. First street legal bike ever and have been loving it. Great video I look forward to seeing your future adventures.
What a find!! Is it stock
Yup. Not anymore though it looks like a completely different bike. Replaced front headlight,rear fender, front fender, full fmf q4 mega bomb,all lights have been converted to led, pulled airbox lid and some fresh green wrap. drive.google.com/file/d/19DxTnPsTZUTu41526_lK-9u9w9qsjocL/view?usp=drivesdk
Looks sick Dylan. For LED headlights do you need a kit with like a control module or whatever?
I’ve had my full bike license for 6 months now & went from a 125cc to a Triumph street triple 675r & I feel like I’m in the same boat as you. It has performance way beyond my abilities. Hard suspension & a sporty position although not as extreme as your 600rr. I’m not having as much fun as I did on my 125cc. It’s nice having the power to get up a hill or push into a head wind but that’s it. After that it’s just intense concentration & taming the power. I’m seriously considering a Honda CRF300L as we don’t get the KLX300 in the UK. I think it will be the perfect compromise of power & fun for the riding I want to do.
Great video & nice bike.
I'm 1 month in on my 2023 honda xr150l having a blast . I do want a klx300 or crf300 and even more so I want a DRZ400SM
I agree 100%. I love my klx250 and R3. I can say with certainty I get more joy out of my small displacement bikes than most people do on bigger bikes.
🙌🙌🙌
Totally agree. My permanent smile bike is the Versys-x 300. Great in town, on dirt roads/mild trails and highway. I installed a taller seat and it feels like a supermoto.
I LOVE this narrator, he is the best!
I went from a KTM 1190 to a CRF250 Rally, only because I'm old now. I wish I'd done that yrs ago, I can take the little Honda places I wouldn't consider on a big bike. You really are accurate in what you say, I thought a big bike would make me a brilliant rider, it's the exact opposite, I wish I'd realised 40yrs ago.
The “little” bikes capture the essence of riding where as the big bikes tend to just give a feeling of dominating the roads. Power can be addicting! Thank you for the comment Alex, ride safe sir
Great presentation skills.
I'm thinking about putting street tires on my XR150L but keep the 17inch rear rim and the 19inch front rim or maybe some adv tires
Thank you for this , if some People listen to you , you just saved lives , been riding the "alphabet" of Motorcycles for 63 years , biggest "mistake Bike" I ever bought ? My BEAUTIFUL 1125R Buell , you describe it perfectly "lets try not to die" Just put a deposit on the next 300KLX that comes in at my local Dealer , thank you for putting a wonderful perspective on the true joy of Motorcycling
I appreciate this Dan, have fun out there
Truth said buddy I got a klx300r 04 model it’s not the enduro just dirt but I live in a very small town in Kentucky lol and this bike is the best hill and road friendly big dirt bike I ever had and I rebuild them most my life I been riding bikes since I was 7 years old sport bike ape hang 1100 cc 2 stroke thumper 4 stroke every thing but these 300s are so fun and easy to ride in the woods me and my wife ride bad wash out trails and very nice hands great shocks amazing if you thinking of getting this size and just not sure go with this bike my blow head gasket out on trail and it never did stop going run got us back safe and water spray the entire time for over 30 miles true story if you got the cash and got it for a bike I say this is the best bike out there be safe good luck thanks for reading
These are even better when you got some ramps!!
Bought the only klx300sm in my area last week to replace my 250sf. Love these bikes. Nothing but, fun.
Snagged it!! Nothing but fun indeed
Supermotos are sick but the dual sport is the way to go in my opinion. You can take it anywhere! I got a 2020 CRF250L last year and don’t regret it
Great handling bike. You steer with your butt, just a slight shift. Careful where you look, cuz that's where you'll be going! Solid platform.
Great video
My only issue is this was a voice over so it wasn't like I was there hearing the engine the shifts etc
You’re gonna make me buy one of these, I’m not kidding
If you find one, buy it. Its more fun to have a bike that you can just totally pin the throttle all the time and still be in control having a BLAST
had this exact bike got rear ended by a truck at a intersection miss it so much getting a sports bike to switch it up wish me luck.
you made CycleCruza very happy for switching to a SuperMoto
Next ill start talking about my CHI-NESE scootah
Supersport makes sense for me bc I love going to the track. Been to 5 track days in the last 3 months and looking to get into club racing next year. I don’t ride it on the street much anymore. Definitely looking into getting a supermoto as a second bike though. Red lights suck on my 636 in the city. Takes me 30 min to get to country roads now. My bikes before this were Honda nx250, z125 pro, z400, ninja 400, and now a 636 and Talaria mx4. I took the slower route to perfect my skills 😂
This guy speaks the truth. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and it’s insane fun. My other bike has over 100hp and this is more fun. But they’re really hard to find. Good video. Great bike. Easy decision.
Thanks a lot man!
Great video bro! I have been thinking about buying a super sport, but after watching your video I plan to super Moto my DR 650.
Sweet!!
I started on dirt bikes and got up to a CBR 900RR and I am liking this 300SM. I never used the power of the CBR, it was not for me. My friend who owned it took it up to 150 mph on a freeway and it went airborne when he hit a bump on a bridge and he never did anything crazy again.
They make a fmf slip on for that be pretty cool the r3 is my pride and joy you really need a nice curvy long neighborhood to get into the curves great video has the power throttle
Great video! You bought a super fun bike!
Thanks Kurt….or is it Monty? Super fun indeed
It's Kurt. Thank you for asking! Monty is my nickname on discord.
Still selling the CBR 250rr here in Thailand.
kx450 front and rear fender really changes the look of the bike
Ill look into it! Thanks
Have a z125 pro and most likely gonna get this as my next bike
Brilliant perspective. Cheers!!!
I love KLR and KLX and have owned several.
I started with KH 600 three cylinder, 2 stroke and have always loved the Cows...
I hate bragging, that's the problem with these TH-cam channels.
Thinking about this bike, alot.
Its a little people pleaser.
You’re totally right! I wasn’t sure when I got mine what I was getting into. $2250 for an 09 klx250sf was hard to pass up. Now I tell everyone who is considering a bike, “get a supermoto!!!!” New sub buddy!
What a deal! Supermotos are pure joy
Where a supermoto or a dual sport is really interesting, is on really tight twisties with some broken pavement. I used to have a KLR650 with street tires and a big front brake kit, and I used to run away from GSXR's in the tight stuff- I could hit a big cross-grain rut when I was leaned way over, and it would just shrug it off. Sports bikes would blast past me on the next straight, and then I would just reel them in again when the road tightened up again!
Broken pavement ftw? 🤣😎
So true! My bro sold his gsxr600 and is buying a SUMO. I’m selling my KLX250 dual sport fitted with Moto wheels and buying a used 300SM. The small wheels and the suspension travel combined with the seating is the most fun on the street I’ve ever had. Hopefully Kawi makes one with more power some day.
🙌🙌🙌
Haha dude great video!! I checked your subscriber count randomly because I was like damn I searched a niche thing but this dude is really good wtf. Keep making videos mang you are good at it. I expected to see like 100k if that doesn't sound offensive. But it sounds natural
Damn bubba those are some kind words and you are a kind person for doing that. Take care brother!
I just picked up mine from Goodtimes a month ago.
Love my 2009 KLX250sm.
I'm going to have to change my account name. 😁 I'm selling my 636 and getting a KLX300 dual sport this weekend. I have the seat time and skill to push the 636 to its limits but it's going to get me killed because track day fun tends to leak over into weekend riding way too easily. I've found that my favorite thing about motorcycling is the adventure of going places I wouldn't normally go. The dual sport seems like the ideal bike for me at this point in my riding life.
Thanks for sharing this, and congrats on the bike!
Thanks Vinny good luck out there. Sounds like you know how to shredddd
Great video, why the klx 230 is looking so good right now.
Naked sport bikes are a great option as well. Upright seating position with all the power that a supersport has. I have a Kawasaki z900 it’s a great bike 👍🏼
Theyre generally geared better for the street too, sweet! Cheers bro
You are absolutely right. Only thing I don't agree is the sport bikes been loud. They are not. I had cbr 600rr leyla edition and sound wise was perfect.
I wanna get a husqvarna fs 450 supermoto. Ive become obsessed with SMs recently and want one so bad
Yeah i really would love one of those. They are in a different league in terms of performance and price
@@HaoVu1 yeah those and the ktm 450 smr, the only thing is they cost as much as a brand new 600 supersport
So here's where I am at. I have a KLR650, about 6000 miles on it, 2000 of them put there by me. I ride 30 miles every work day on a 55mph two-lane road where everyone does 70+. Sometimes, there's a 30 minute line of traffic waiting at the border patrol checkpoint coming home. The panniers can transport all my work gear, and they're also great for getting groceries, or doing the laundry. I'm absurdly tall, so tall I have dropped the pegs, added riser links to the suspension, and i'll get a taller seat eventually. The bike, though, has fuck all passing power at 65-70. It really doesn't want to go faster than 85, and getting there needs a long bit at WOT. This would seem to preclude any trips on Interstates. idk. The 300SM looks amazing, but from how you've described it, it's got even less guts at 70 MPH.
Sport bike - won't physically fit me, tho i'd still buy a ZX-25R if it were sold in the U.S.
Most Standards - are air cooled and would overheat in Texas sun and traffic.
Adventure bikes - are fuck off expensive.
Cruisers - are hideous and can't handle shit roads.
I seem stuck. I'm definitely gonna stick with the KLR until I have ridden as many miles as I spent in dollars. IDK what after that, though.
Whats the used ADV market like? What about something like the Yamaha Tracer 900
I have owned twelve different bikes my300 SM is by far the most fun bike. You are so right…."
Great discussion homes! I also owned a 600RR and I 100% agree. Today I ride a Duke 390 and I'm about to pick up a KLX300. TBH the 600RR was terrifying. I could reach the KLX top speed of ~80mph in 1st gear on that thing! I did feel like a badass riding it for sure, but at the end of the day it wasn't nearly as much fun as my Duke. Thanks for the video.
The 600RR was a great machine probably a bit friendlier on the street compared to the other 600 supers. Light singles are so fun for everyday!! Cheers Dave
@@HaoVu1 Agreed. I had a Daytona 675 afterwards that I really liked. Had a lot more low-end grunt and was far more comfortable. Still a sport bike but a bit easier for the day to day. Wouldn't trade any of them for the Duke though.
Awesome info going to the bike shop this week take look at 300SM and new 2021 Duke 390 both bike about same price Duke just have more tech try to make decision this be my first bike great video thanks for info.
The duke is an excellent choice youll feel that extra power if you go with the 390!
Yeap, that's maturity... Totally agree.
I want the 300sm but I want the displacement of the drz400 more
Yeah the drz is the beefier big brother for sure. They hold their value pretty well i think
Cost of ownership maintenance this gs like that
I also had my share of fun on rockets. I no longer enjoy being slumped over a gas tank. I have been debating between the KLXSM, Z400, or Z900. I still want something that will handle the interstate and maybe a day trip. Still researching but your input is on point. Thank you.
Is this interstate riding stuff really that big of a deal? There’s only two roads within hundreds of miles of where I live that have 70-80mph speed limits. Lot of 300cc bikes can get up to 80-100mph. But the bigger issue is they are so light at that speed you get blown all over the road and it’s not fun you also lack passing power. So basically if you want to feel comfortable on the highway that means you have to buy a bike that’s heavy and the tradeoff is then that it’s not as much fun to ride a heavy bike around at normal/slower speeds around town. Probably why so many people that are really into motorcycles have a highway bike and a commuter bike. So they can use the right tool for the job. Personally I don’t think it’s safe to ride a bike on the highways here. Too many people in cars looking at their phones or distracted by passengers or something that will all of a sudden slam on their brakes. That’s exactly how my brother wrecked his Kawasaki ninja by the way. Couldn’t see past the vehicle in front of him, they slammed on the breaks and he couldn’t stop in time and rear ended them. And you can’t really even try to pre plan by creating more space between you and a vehicle in front of you because other vehicles will change lanes and fill the gaps constantly.
what about Husqavarna 701 supermoto if you are already used to more power, but not liter bike style power?
You are 95% accurate in your assessment of super sports. You’ll own another in-line 4 in less than a year 😉
I’m getting one within the next few weeks! I’m so excited! I have ridden my boyfriends husky fe 450 supermoto but it’s sooo tall and I’m only 5’2”. Only been able to ride it in a parking lot because it’s so tall I have to stop next to curbs to be able to put my foot down. It’ll be nice to have a super moto that’s a little shorter.
This is absolutely manageable! Seat concepts has a low seat aftermarket option that even takes it down an inch!
I am in nearly the exact boat you're describing. I'm in the process of selling my Street Triple R and buying the KLX300 dual sport. I love my Street Triple and will miss it dearly, but I've lost the desire for speed considerably and leave so much performance on the table every time I ride. I have to break every speed limit to use the full potential of that engine.
Right on brother. Maybe the desire for power is all just part of the motor-cycle of life😎
Great video.
Thank you John
Lmao I wish I watched this video 3 weeks ago. Started on a Ninja 250 and learned so much over years. Bumped up to a CBR900RR for a while and it’s amazing but old and I racked up a ton of miles quick.
Fast forward to a couple weeks ago - Picked up a CBR600RR and it’s a whole different world sure. The test ride hooked me but longer term? Mmm this is starting to quickly show it’s disadvantages. Hindsight.
And here I am with the 600RR watching and wanting to get a KLX or a DRZ.
Everything you said is so true. Even as an experienced rider, I know both sides now and I KNOWWW the sumo is way better before even riding it.
My relationship with speed and ego have changed and I want my smaller bikes back.
I want to try to get the dealership to take it back and get me on the KLX. If it works I’ll update. Thank you for this video! It’s so reaffirming.
I agree with some of what your saying in your video. I rode a cbr600f3 (first bike) for 2 years and zx636r for 2 years… and i was comfortable riding those 2 machines…. I was cornering hard and always comfortable in the powerban of the bike, but i felt like i had to break the law all the time to have fun. It was getting ridiculous. Pushing my limits on those machines meant cruising at 180km/h on highway. Going 100km/h in a 50 zone to corner and then lane splitting on highway. I was getting used to living with the danger.
But now years later i became a father and want to pick up riding and just have fun and maybe pop low speed wheelies this SM life looks fun and less risky and less taunting to be risky on road. Just fun!
I’ve had my klx for about a week and I’m getting close to the first oil change and was wondering if you plan on putting out an oil change video
Unfortunately not, if you want you can search klx250 oil change. Plenty of videos on youtube and its the exact same
Hello, I am thinking on purchasing this bike, I'm moving up from a TW200 I'm a 57 year old lady 5"6" 150 pounds would this bike be good for me?
Oh it would be just perfect youll be a happy chick for sure
Same here Happy!
How is the oil level supposed to look while sitting cold like in the video. When I look in the window of mine, I can’t tell if it is full or empty. Mine has 9 miles on it
Youll have to tilt the bike so that its level and then youll see it should be sitting between the marks
I loved my 2009 ninja 650R but never like I do on my HONDA XR150L
What tail tidy did you use? Also, what license plate holder?
TST tail tidy. No holder
Where did you get that taillight 👀👀 the stock one with that tail is not ideal
TST Industries
Wise. 🙏
Was that highway 193 outside Placerville CA? I love that road!
Yes it was!!
@@HaoVu1 I live just outside Placerville and when I get the itch to hit some twisties that’s where I go
Great video man! I'm going to buy this bike for my starter bike
Its gonna be great! Good luck
Thanks man. Keep up the good work and ride safe.
Thank good tips
Great bike and message 👍
I'm past my sport bike days, and am looking for an enduro of some sort. When I was into sport bikes though, i had a ninja zx-7, and wanted more. You must not have the ability,or desire to ride a sport bike to their potential, but I constantly had mine pushing redline, and trying to keep up with my buddies zx-9. At the time nothing but a bigger sport bike could touch my itch. Now that I'm older and luckily still alive, I've outgrown that riding style. I borrowed a cbr f4i last year and had zero desire to open it up.
Need for speed, balls of steel. Glad youre still with us!
I think the sumo would be a great comuter around town and could be a lot of fun. And makes sense as long as you don't plan on riding on the interstate.
Theyre not interstate animals but nice to know that the little engine is still considerably smooth should you have to for a bit
Dude I agree with everything your saying very wise.
A 300/lower displacement SuMo or dualsport with REAL suspension aaand a good price point would be nice
I own an xt600 dual sport and a suzuki intruder 800, never bought a rocket as everyone i know that had one ended up not liking that riding position all the time. Yea, a race bike for a commuter is kind of pointless, really thinking about getting one of these, love the upright riding position.
Excellent ride, known problems which may show up over time: odometer/display gets the blue screen of death. No repair, time to replace. And the cam chain tensioner can stick, no bueno. I found I could ride 10-12 hours in the saddle in the 105F Thai heat. Yes, big smiles!
Thanks for all the knowledge mrswimfinz!! Excellent
Hi, how are you doing? Your underground garage looks familiar. Is it on Regent? Thanks.
West Sacramento
@@HaoVu1 oh ok. Thanks.
I love this bike I had a 2011 z1000 (naked bike) and the klx is just as much if not more fun well other than not being able to keep up with your homies on the highway lol
Being able to just RIP it and use all of the bike all of the time without an ounce od fear is sweeeet. But yeah even corollas dust you on the highway lol
Why did the seller give up an immaculate CBR600 for only 2500?
thats all he wanted for it. i just lucked out big
Thanks!
Hey that's what Cycle Cruza says. Must be something to it.
where'd you get your tail light bud
TST Industries pal
I wish the tires were tubeless, the seat height was a little lower, and the gas tank were bigger. If they were, I'd definitely buy one. So close, yet so far!
You missed one, abs. DRZ 400sm with EFI or KLX 300sm with ABS, whichever comes out 1st get my money.
Good decision buddy!
If the 300sm would be available in the EU I would buy it immediately 🤘
Really cool bike
Tell me how that synthetic oil does with your bike. I just did my second oil change at 1100 using normal kawasaki mineral oil. Might change it again around 2k to syn
I've been running synthetic since 600mi change. Haven't noticed anything bad or questionable. Using kawi oil and filter
I roll on a cbr300r. I love the 300 platform. I'm getting this kawasaki when available. My last bike was a large dual sport. I really miss the bike. So fun to ride on the street. Super moto just has to be fun. I think motorcycle specs are meaningless. Jmho. Specs don't translate into fun always. Everyone is on there own journey. So. Let me just say it's all good whatever you guys are into. We are all brothers and sister on two wheels 🤠🤠
Specs do matter but rather than looking at pure horsepower and torque, look at what RPMs the bike packs the most amount of punch
Punchy engines will always be more fun than linear ones (unless ure just enjoying the scenery)
They seem cool but dual sports just seem way more fun and not just limited to the paved been there done that plus I have a T7 to take voyages
Tradeoff depending on how and where you ride as with all bikes
Is that hwy 49?
Yes it is my friend
What about the KTM 690 Supermoto? Or the DRZ400 Supermoto?
The european supermotos are ten thousand dollar bikes but id sure love to try one out. The DRZ is the only other relatively cheap relatively low power japanese sumo but it looks dated and still is carbureted!! In my opinion its not worth the extra 1,500 they want over the kawasaki sumo even though you do get 100 more cc’s with the drz
@@HaoVu1 How about putting some dirt tires on it and trying a rocky sandy road and reporting on it? :)
There's nothing more fun than riding slow bike fast, my best experience comes from my DT200 not my ZX6R.
I just hope that someday Kawasaki would put ABS and TC on KLXs because I crashed a lot on my DT200 due to panic braking (Indonesian road is unpredictable)
Where are the twisties you are riding?
Northern CA. Highway 193 from Auburn to Placerville
@@HaoVu1 Cool. Thanks. I am in Houston. Flat as a board.