[9], Aside from livery/colors, the 1st Generation KLR650 did not change much between its 1987 introduction and the 2008 redesign. Air-cooled simplicity just like we all enjoyed in the 1970s in our youth. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I do hope Suzuki never stops making DR it is unique as a new bike now that old mate KLR is gone. The new KLR is still equipped with Dunlop K750 tires, a road/trail compromise with an emphasis on compromise. Discussion in 'Thumpers' started by Jarrett2, Jun 18, 2018. don't listen to the idiots. CALL DARRELL WITH QUESTIONS AT 620-665-8962. Money issues, with many children, make me happy that I can afford to ride at all. Upshifting was a struggle, particularly from 1st to 2nd. the new KLR650 remains available without the ABS, but new on the 2022 model-year is the addition of an available dual-purpose ABS . don't listen to the idiots. That A14 saw many bikes come and go from my stable but stayed till I had to finally get off bikes due to health problems. The short answer: most of it. Route 60 rolls across the plain and into the Gila National Forest, where a massive thunderstorm provided an opportunity to test handling in the rain and the waterproofness of the hard saddlebags that come standard on the Adventure model. 2001: Around this time final assembly moved from Japan to Thailand. Ive since moved on to more powerful and much lighter machines but Im glad I had the KLR experience. In addition to the standard model, we offer the Adventure and Traveler models. Great article! Terms of Use So for 2022, the KLR650 has a host of updates, the most significant among them being the addition of fuel injection. So Kawasaki, can you beat Yamaha to the market with their much delayed T-7? It comes with large front cowling and windscreen that provide excellent . Result: exact same material and dimensions. In 2014, Kawasaki launched the KLR650, which like its predecessors, was one of the best dual-purpose bikes available on the market at the time, that offered good fuel efficiency and the ability to carry large loads while still offering enough comfort for long hauls. The KLR got its first and only major update for the 2008 model year, with engine tweaks for smoother and stronger power delivery, better suspension and brakes, a more supportive seat and new switchgear and bodywork. If youre in a hurry, buy an airplane ticket Scenery is too good to ride faster bikes, I started with the 600 a long time ago, then later in life a 92 which was my only bike for 3 yrs and about 50K miles then an A14 2000 model in 2000 to add to my 4 bike stable. I live in the country and ride it back and forth to work. Looking back, Tuttle muses: Since 1987 the primary benefit of the KLR650 has also been its biggest weakness: size and comfort. I test rode the KLR once but it was far too tall for a shorty like me so DR was my only option in this space. The KLR650-A was unveiled in 1987, replacing the smaller KLR600 and becoming the monster of the Japanese dual sports. The famously green Japanese manufacturer has decided to badge up the new KLR 650 as a 2022 model.Don't worry though, it's very much available in 2021! This includes going from tip of South America, I just got a 2018 blacked out KLR becaused I realized how much I missed road riding but still wanted to play in the dirt. For more information, please see our About the KLRs brakes, Kysely penned this memorable line: the front and rear discs muster all the enthusiasm of a teenager cleaning his room. Weak brakes aside, he praised the KLR for its affordable price, good midrange power and torque, nimble handling, ample range, comfortable seat and ability to carry lots of gear. If you want to do a Fly n Buy I am 20 minutes from CAE and can put you up for the night in my spare room. Editor-in-Chief Mark Tuttle, Managing Editor Jenny Smith and Senior Editor Yours Truly have owned, and loved, KLRs. The Kawasaki KLR650 is a dual-purpose motorcycle intended for use on both paved and unpaved roads. That video made my mind up. and all brands make a lemon. Just Bought a new 650 KLR ADVENTURE and love it. Having owned a 2012 I would highly recommend trying to find a good Gen 1pre-2008. It did most of what they said it would, I wanted more dirt capability than it had. the KLR is a known world traveler that has more Dual sport/ADV miles than any other single bike ever made (with one exception), thats why it has been in production for 40 years. I think I read something on here about 2008s and early 2009s burning oil. My longest trip was when I shipped it to England and went to Russia. Hoping Kawasaki will put a 270 degree crank in a Versys 650 motor, hang it in the KLR chassis and add a driveshaft. I miss my tiger. But on the Cycle Trader website there are scads of new, 0-mile KLR650s going for less than $6,000, with some even listed for less than $5,000. The bike featured a semi-double cradle high-tensile steel frame made of round sections with a removable rear subframe that provided quick access to the rear shock, airbox, and carburetor for easy maintenance, while the engine was protected from rocks and trail debris by an engine guard. With the crazy number of adventure touring bikes on the market today, it is easy to overlook one of the originals because it often rides under the radar. it does everything pretty well, thus making it an exceptional bike. That aligned perfectly with Riders focus on touring, travel and adventure, and since the KLR has always been reasonably priced, even more so when purchased used, it also fit within the limited budgets of staffers and contributors. The bike is so perfectly modified to me that I am looking at the Versys/Ninja engine mod! For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. (2009 KL650E9F) Completely thrilled that finally a black dirtbike was available and the fact that I've had KLR pics on my walls since being a teen caused a major black-out. You dont mess with success, and if it aint broke, dont fix it. The U.S. Military has KLR650s modified by Hayes Diversified Technologies to burn military-spec fuels including diesel. KLR650-B or Tengai: The Tengai got Adventure/Dakar styling, a full fairing blending into the tank, different sidepanels, and an unsprung front mudguard. Powered by a single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve engine, with fueling managed by a Keihin carburetor, the KLR also had a 5-speed transmission and front disc brake. Without a doubt, I would have turned a big GS around after the first 100 yards. The topcase-equipped Traveler fetches $7,399 MSRP while . The silt track might as well have been a road of marbles, and its at times like these when even the most experienced riders risk falling off that a lone traveler will be particularly thankful theyre on a simple, relatively lightweight adventure bike. And riding the KLR wasnt work. I didnt have to worry about damaging a test bike or evaluating the bike I was on, so I could just ride for ridings sake. 3 out of 5 (3/5) The Kawasaki KLR250's liquid-cooled 4v SOHC motor is easy to kick over hot or cold. Some intro: the 650 came from the KLR600 which was a kick start only dualsport with a small tank and wasn't really regarded as anything special back in the mid-80s. The KLR650 gained a few pounds to increase swingarm and frame rigidity . It is not flexable and won't stand up to abuse. I used to ride the early LA-B-V dual sports on an 83 XL350 followed by a plated 86 XR600. Why not 6 gears , 5 was always the problem. Had an 09 with 24k, no problems with the doohickey. ADDITIONAL. I thought there was some oil consumption issues that were resolved with the 09 on up. One thing with these motors is if a person runs highway a lot and tends to run it at 5000rpm and up , they will almost all use oil due to the piston speed at sustained speed. Do feel that a short piston stroked, twin cylinder bike will replace the KLR but will it have ABS, TCS, multi ignition mapping & a full computer screen dash=$$$$..? My body position is upright with a comfortable bend at the knee and arm, but standing up, the peg position is a little too far forward, bringing the handlebar too close to my body. Im 76 years old. This 600 grew into a 650 in 87, and the gas tank grew to 6.1 gallons. I do worry about thedoohickey though. I referred to my KLR as the Mountain Goat because it would go just about anywherenot particularly fast, but it was a trooper. We use cookies to improve your experience on this website and so that ads you see online can be tailored to your online browsing interests. . '87-'93'ish had thinner cylinders so they couldn't be bored out much but a person could swap in the later version . Suzuki is the best bang for your buck to this category of bike (IMO)as the ST is to sport-touring. Early the next morning, the KLR now loaded with gear, I set off solo for Arizona. When I joined the Rider staff in 2008, I convinced EIC Tuttle to let me borrow his kitted-out KLR for an adventure-bike ride with a group organized by our local BMW dealer. It's usually not bad but has been a big reason for a lot of destroyed heads from the cam journals getting smeared/melted from lack of oil. Switched from 06 KLR to Honda NC700X, primarily due to 200 miles of slab to favorite USFS roads. I did a bike trade once and ended up with a KLR650 as part of the deal. . Now equipped with fuel injection, optional ABS, and . The new seat, still a dirtbike-style single unit, has been redesigned to improve comfort, although I wished for more cushion over long distances. Otherwise same bike up to '07 just depends on what color you like which will dictate the model year(s) you'll look for. The Kawasaki KLR650 is a 652cc (39.8cuin) dual-sport motorcycle intended for both on-road and off-road riding. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kawasaki_KLR650&oldid=1135899637, Articles needing additional references from August 2009, All articles needing additional references, Short description is different from Wikidata, Pages using infobox motorcycle with unknown parameters, Wikipedia articles that are excessively detailed from May 2021, All articles that are excessively detailed, Wikipedia articles with style issues from May 2021, Cleanup tagged articles with a reason field from May 2021, Wikipedia pages needing cleanup from May 2021, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Front: 9.1in (231mm); Rear: 9.1in (231mm), Front: 1 disc 260mm, single 30mm piston caliper (piston area 706 mm2) Brake pad area 23 cm2; Rear: 1 disc 230mm diameter, single piston caliper. $3600. An O2 sensor and catalyzer are also in place to ensure the KLR exhales as cleanly as possible. 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