KLR is the do any thing but nothing well vehicle. I have an 06' and it starts year around, any time, even after an upside down drop. I'm not as impressed with some of the 08+ KLRs as they have many oil burning issues and top end failures. But overall the KLR is 30 year tech, tried and proven to perform. I have lots of video with the KLR going where people say they shouldn't on ADVFilmer on you tube.