40k miles strong!

I just love my KLR. I have been riding it on many adventure rides since it was new. With plenty of room to move about on the seat the long stretches don’t get unbearable. I typically set out for a 500 mile day to get to a destination then slow down to take on the back trails. This bike can haul a lo...t of gear and handles very well under a load. The bike has preformed flawlessly with regular maintenance. I wouldn’t trade it for anything else out there. As a female rider standing at only 5'4 I found the bike a bit intimidating at first, but after a few thousand miles I was able to manage the height and weight. Slow steady balance in the single track spots is amazing. I have really put the clutch to the test as I manage my way over rocks, ruts and other obstacles. I would totally recommend a KLR to anyone who has the urge to adventure ride or take on the twisties on a 2 lane highway. With some confidence and familiarity of the bike I’m sure you will be able to scrape a peg or two even with the knobbies as I do on occasion. So with an affordable base price you can’t go wrong with a proven machine like the KLR. Parts are easy to find, maintenance is cheap and after market parts are abundant. With just a few extra dollars invested you will have a great ride that will take you almost anywhere you can dare to take on. 40 thousand miles today and if I had the chance to leave tomorrow on world tour I know this KLR would be my choice. It hasn’t let me down yet and doubts it ever will. Love the KLR! Read Full Review

Fun, Cheap, and Reliable - Almost Perfect

I've actually owned two KLR's. Took one up to the Arctic Circle in Alaska for 32 day trip. Sold it, regreted it, so I bought another one. Took it on the Great Divide from Mexico to Canada. Later went to San Felipe, Mexico for a week. It's a great bike, tough as nails, does everything, and runs,... and runs, and runs. I've accidently put a gallon of diesel in the thing, it just kept going. If I only had one motorcycly, this would be the one. Actually, I had three but am down to two, a BMW and the KLR. Great bike. Read Full Review

klr650

I love my KLR, it was my first bike and it's my only bike so far, I've not wanted any other. When all the other cruiser riders are polishing their chrome after going through a puddle, I'm looking for a puddle to run through to clean my bike. Read Full Review

Workhorse

These bikes were produced cheap, so they're very basic. However, there enlies their greatness. Very easy to operate and work on, and very reliable. Off road, the KLR is quite capable... not motocross ready, but excellent for an adventure bike. Plenty of suspension travel, doesn't complain if lai...d down, and eats dust and dirt for breakfast. The usual complaints about the bike are easily addressed with an abundance of farkles available. I've tortured my '04 over 50k miles and it's ready for the next adventure and day. Like most bikes in this category, maintenence is key, but the KLR can go a lot way with fairly minimal service, making it great for extended trips. Read Full Review