Bradycook Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I want a KLR, I think I would have a lot of fun on it.. I have rode my 2004 250 ninja for the past 7 months and put around 15k on it... So I think I'm about ready to move up.. I'm taking into consideration my insurance payment.. Only concern is it is carburated, my ninja is hard to keep running on a cold day, anyone who has one like the carbs? It start easy on a cold morning? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rctaylor Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 KLR probably wouldn't bump your insurance too much honestly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nah.......go with a Vstrom 650 instead, you will thank me later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Nah.......go with a Vstrom 650 instead, you will thank me later.This. Unless you're REALLY going to do offroad, and I'm not talking about a groomed firetrail, you'd like everything about the WeeStrom better than the KLR.The Strom will have way better road manners, more comfort, more reliable, last longer, look better, have way more power, and will still do backroads and 2-track just fine if you want to use it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I know where there is a premium Vstrom 1000 for sale... heck of a guy, too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I know where there is a premium Vstrom 1000 for sale... heck of a guy, too...I have a DL1000 also. It's not the same as a KLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have a DL1000 also. It's not the same as a KLR.Well, it's about as ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 DL650 all the way. Not that I'm biased or anything. Fun to ride. Fun to mod. Does most everything well. Scrape pegs with your sportbike buddies. Ride fire roads. Tour. It will do it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 DL650 all the way. Not that I'm biased or anything. Fun to ride. Fun to mod. Does most everything well. Scrape pegs with your sportbike buddies. Ride fire roads. Tour. It will do it all.And who says you can't offroad one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 It won't with ME on it, but I don't doubt it's capable. These bikes can be set up so many different ways which is one of the appealing things about them. I've got SV stage II cams and an Akropovic system on mine, so it's used more for sport touring than anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 It won't with ME on it, but I don't doubt it's capable. These bikes can be set up so many different ways which is one of the appealing things about them. I've got SV stage II cams and an Akropovic system on mine, so it's used more for sport touring than anything.That's the nice thing, you can use it for about anything and the aftermarket is there to make it happen. I had my Vee set up for more offroading and did a lot of it, but I mangled the bars and panniers in my wreck a couple months ago, so on went the frame sliders and soft bags and it's a sport tourer now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 Yeah, the "V" has nothing to do with engine config. It means "versatile", lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 10, 2012 Report Share Posted July 10, 2012 I will say the 08+ KLR has the same issue the Dl650 has when it comes to any real off road riding. Too Much Plastic to break! Other than that they're the same bike with different engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If I were looking for a bike that has real dirt potential and is street legal for reasonable money, I would skip the KLR and look at the Honda XR650L. It's a big beast but I've ridden one off road and it's a blast to chug up hills with all that torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeefZah Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Other than that they're the same bike with different engines.I disagree with this statement. There are massive differences betwene the two other than engine type, not the least of which is Kawasaki's absolute shit quality control on their cheaper bikes (like the KLR). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 I disagree with this statement. There are massive differences betwene the two other than engine type, not the least of which is Kawasaki's absolute shit quality control on their cheaper bikes (like the KLR).Because Suzuki doesn't have issues? If I recall that wasn't your thinking when your dl650 was in the shop forever. Although I agree, as I said before the 08+ KLRs seem to have way to many issues compared to the pre 08 KLR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 No KLR, better choices out there if you want "1 bike". And I agree with Meefzah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 If I were looking for a bike that has real dirt potential and is street legal for reasonable money, I would skip the KLR and look at the Honda XR650L. It's a big beast but I've ridden one off road and it's a blast to chug up hills with all that torque.The DR650 is an even better choice for that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) Oh hell, if we're playing the this bike is better than that bike game I'm playing the KTM 950 super Enduro card.What? Game over, I win? Thanks, and good night. Edited July 11, 2012 by buildit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pokey Posted July 11, 2012 Report Share Posted July 11, 2012 Oh hell, if we're playing the this bike is better than that bike game I'm playing the KTM 950 super Enduro card.What? Game over, I win? Thanks, and good night. Nah I like my bikes to be known for dependability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I would take a super tenere over all of the above. That's going to be my next bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I would take a super tenere over all of the above. That's going to be my next bikeIt's a great bike, I'd own one if I didn't have the Vee...but I still think I'd choose the Wee if I were doing solo adventuring with some dirt involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Nah I like my bikes to be known for dependability.So how many times has a KTM left you stranded? Never right? So 100% reliable! That said the KLR has never left me stranded either. So they are 100% reliable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buildit Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 Here you go! It's pre 08 and red! NO, I don't know the owner but if you're looking for one this seems like a good deal.http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/3122900930.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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