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Made a wise choice.

My first new bike, I have been off bikes now for 8 yrs but got back in this year really wanted a bike that had character and was versatile. All my research pointed to the new KLR. I cruise easly with brother in law on his new 650 v star, I can follow (not keep up with) my son on his Rapture quad, I... constantly get 60 plus mpg. Happily cruise all day at 75-80 mph. Incredible value, tons of farkles available, simple to work on. I was hoping for more power from a modern 650 but it is a thumper and it will never let you down just be hind. Highly recommend. Read Full Review

Impressive

I have recently purchased a black 2009 KLR 650. I have been riding on/off bikes since a very young age and am extremely impressed with this bike.

It is the heaviest bike I have owned, but its impressive high speed handling and overtaking power has left no doubt in my mind that this was a great pur...chase. Good going Kawasaki!! Read Full Review

Awesome bike!

I recently purchased a 2009 klr 650. I wish the windshield was a little taller but other than that, i have no complaints. Read Full Review

Great Bike

Had been off bikes for almost 9 years and so glad to be back. This is my first new bike but not me first enduro. I have owned in the past 3 Honda Xl's. So I really researched and read everything I could find on best endure for me! I included this site in my research and apprciated the other reviews,... so after owning my 09 for 6 months and having put on over 6000km I feel I can accurately give a review. I will start with negatives because the list is sooo short. With out a doubt I expected a brand modern 650 to more power. The engine is strong don't get me wrong - it will take you where ever you want effortlessly - great in town and off road but highway and passing power is lame for a modern motorcycle. Mind you if you are comparing enduro to enduro the KLR's engine power is average and has a bit more power then my 90's XL's. But according to so many articles, magazines, websites and owners this motor is quite bullet proof and has a track record of easily achieving 100 000 km and more and is easy to work on yourself. That to me was even more important then power. Second complaint is much smaller and I was well aware of from reading but this is a HEAVY bike especially off roading the 23 l tank alone. This enduro is diffently tilted more for road and fire trails. But having said that believe me this bike can go almost any where a dirt bike can just with alot more effort, time, and falls. Invest in nerf bars. Great on gas- once broken in can easily get over 400 km per tank.
The great things about the bike is to me endless. Fabulous ride and adjust ability, very secure on the road, tons and tons and tons of accessories (so you can make it your own) never seen a bike with so many awesome add ons. The fun factor is off the chart, nothing like riding a machine that will happily and comfortably cruise for hours on the highway at 75-80 mph, then with as must gusto jump off at the first sign of a trail along the road. It looks great especially the black - remove all those ugly stickers and it gets even better. It is simple and easy to work on. Powerful brakes for an enduro - no woories about stopping. Quite little vibrations for a single but nerf bar add ons amplify it though. Super Value. Happpy hunting - I hope this helps.

I seriously could on and on. If you are seriously considering an enduro / on road off road style motorcycle this is a serious machine. If you really want to be off road ALOT then the Suzuki Dr 650 is lighter and less plastics to potently break. For me I am realistically 45% highway, 40% city, 15% off road. This bike is a awesome value, lowest sticker price yet you get the only liquid cooled (outside of the almighty KTM models) , a full updated bike, good wind protection, top brakes, super reputations with a great following. All with a price that can not be beat. Read Full Review

Great bike

Power is mild, enough to stay ahead of trafic, but not enough to get in trouble.



Comfort is excellent, might want to spring for an aftermarket windshield if your around 5'10"-5'11" as the stock windshield creates a tonne of turbulance at your neck.



Change the oil at regular intervals... and it should run forever. Read Full Review