KAWASAKI KLR650 Owner review - the most complete breakdown of the 2nd gen KLR. All you need to know!

Nik from Pegasus Motorcycle Tours & Consulting LLC brings you what is intended to be the most comprehensive, complete, and conclusive review of the legendary Kawasaki KLR 650.
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The suggestions and opinions expressed are the result of a lifetime of daily motorcycling, touring, camping, intl, travel, and overlanding experience, including extensive international adventure touring. The opinions expressed are my own only, and do not necessarily reflect those of any retailer or brand mentioned or reviewed, nor any other third party. This video is entirely unsponsored and completely independent. The purpose of this disclosure is to reassure you, the viewer, that what you are getting is an honest personal opinion, so that you can make the best possible decision as a consumer. If you like what you see, please take a moment to like, share, and subscribe to help this channel grow in order to benefit the largest number of riders. And as always – ride smart, ride safe, and keep the rubber side down. Cheers! Nik

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Cheers - Nik

[gladegoodrich]

75 years old. Bought a new K L R in 2017 . First trip, i left Cedar City, Ut. at 9 am pulled into Butte, Montana at sundown. 725 miles no big deal! Toured Montana, Idaho and Nevada. Probably skip Nevada next time. Next trip through Wyoming, So. Dakota and Colorado. 2.trips, 5500 miles, Zero problems GREAT BIKE!

[mrv]

Great channel. I just bought my first Gen 1 KLR 650, a 2004 with 9.5k on it. The bike was garaged for two years, I put a new battery and rode it 75 miles back home from Colorado Springs to Denver on the highway with no issues. I'm really looking forward to new adventures on my new to me "Red Pig". Today I took it apart, geave it a bath, cleaned the carb, replaced a cooling fan relay and fuses, oil and filter change, replaced the cluth cable and adjuster, all in a day, I was easy to work and in a way, satisfying.
Everything you said about this motorcycle in my very short ownership holds true, I'm also coming from a BMW F650 (sold last week) and I have to tell you that I noticed the less vibration and the smoother shifting and I was blowned away by it. Again, great channel with valuable content. Thanks Nik.

[someguy]

I bought a KLR three years ago and have beating the tar out of it ever since. 30000km later, no major problems and no doohicley issue!

[Ghostrider-]

I just bought a 2023 KLR650 Adventure ABS today and can’t wait to start riding. Excellent video and thank you for posting.

[jfeeble]

Keep it up, man. Your presentation, presence, delivery, energy etc is all legit. You've got that thing that can't be taught. This channel is gonna blow up. I will watch your career with great interest.

[michaelcayer]

Without a doubt, the most intelligent, detailed and candid review of any motorbike that I have ever had the pleasure of watching and listening to on youtube... Just an absolute ton of accessible information that I am positive I will benefit from should I decide to pick up a new KLR650. Think Kawasaki would be well-served to have you on their payroll to accompany the rollout of their new and improved bike, as they release it around the world. Your real world knowledge and experiences are irreplaceable and the accompanying photos and videos were just breath-taking - makes you want to start planning a trip tomorrow! Enjoyed listening to every second of your review.

[MeteorTagSale]

I'm buying a used KLR and this video has given me so much information. Thank you

[buddyringo]

Great video! Love the honesty about this motorcycle!
I seen this video many months ago and it was instrumental in my decision to buy a new ‘22 KLR . I’m in the break in process and another 435 miles to go then 1st service and looking forward to some fantastic times off road camping.
Thanks for the influence 😁✌️

[wine_country_moto]

Had my M1 license since I was a teenager. I’m almost 40 now and looking for my first bike. I guess the daily grind of life got in the way. This video was great. Sounds like a perfect bike for what I want to do. Thank you!

[uutanapatta]

No idea why your channel is so small. You have much to say because you have ridden tons. Very valuable thank you.

[ErikConradson-ju]

Pretty good bow. Watched this years ago and just came across it today. Thank you for what you do and what you did.

[jeffreyloshaw]

Recently bought an 09, and I love it. As stated, it is not great at anything, but it has accomplished all tasks I have attempted. Thanks for the videos. I have been genuinely enjoying your content.

[channel]

If you titled this “How I traveled a bajillion more miles than you on a budget motorcycle” (i.e. click bait, and so I respect you for not titling it that) you’d have 5, 000 likes by now. I don’t get it. So much good info in this video. Good info related to your bike. Good info related to traveling on a bike. And fun to watch. Needs the love. Thank you for putting this out into the world

[ecosystems]

Congratulations! Great video for the new adventure rider considering the KLR and to gather general information for the sport. Well done.

[bobc.]

Got mine a 2017. Just passed the Arizona motorcycle riding test today on it. Getting new tusk tires on it tomorrow, got aluminum tusk panniers to put on, KLR upper and lower dash and some bark biters and highway pegs to install.

[frankm]

Yep, that neutral light. I have removed my kickstand switch so that won't be an issue. I grew up on older bikes without the switch so it's not a big deal. The more things I can eliminate the less can go wrong. KLR is a great bike. I had the voltage regulator go out once. The bike is setup to still run the ignition without it. No lights and a dead battery, but it can be pop started and run. Enough to get home or a town. Thanks for the video!

[socheeesey]

love this video man. good work, good structure of the video! i got my 09' with 28k miles a month or so ago and i love it. been making videos on the bike myself. im not mechanically inclined at all but with the clymers manual and youtube i went in and did the doohickey myself and the bike feels so much more alive now! happy riding and ride safe yall!

[Thepig-wmhq]

Great video, I’m a 1st time Klr owner with a 2023 traveler with 5500 miles on her so far

[jouzel]

Just found your channel, really like your content! This is one of the most comprehensive reviews I have seen. I am currently looking at a 2000 BMW F650(not gs) and a 2015 Klr650. I am leaning towards the KLR650. Your reviews have been very helpful. Thanks!

[black_widow_overland]

Amazing!! I just picked up a 2008 with 8, 100 miles. Im loving this bike.