I owned an old 300R for several years and rode it a ton. Loved it. I am happy Kawasaki brought this bike back. I DO wish they gave it enduro lighting like it used to have, just a headlight and tail light.
@beastman.3303 жыл бұрын
Kick start is the thing that makes you feel alive when starting a bike . Love this bike.
@gm22563 жыл бұрын
Welp, you were right. Kawasaki just announced 2021 KLX 300 and a 300 supermoto...both for street and under 6 grand!
@Alex-pd4dk3 жыл бұрын
and for some goddamn reason its not coming to australia
@DanielEnochs3 жыл бұрын
They don't come with ABS and Australia won't allow non ABS motorcycles its a law they past :(
@theyeetus14282 жыл бұрын
@@DanielEnochs What about older motorcycles that people already have? Do they just have to stop riding it?
@stephendubos1692 жыл бұрын
@@theyeetus1428 nah they are fine just new ones
@victoradleman35854 жыл бұрын
I have this bike ,bought it for 4200.00 during the Kawasaki dealer days sale in Virginia , excellent value and super fun to woods \ Trail ride ,plenty of grunt and have no problem keeping up with my buds on bikes costing twice as much .
@spencerjthompson654 жыл бұрын
Agreed, got mine for 4750, best investment ever, I love it... I'm 6'5 - 230lbs and I get airborne on trails every time I go out and its extremely comfortable for long cruises... no problem keeping up with $12,000 450s
@trapsosa83184 жыл бұрын
@@spencerjthompson65 👍🏾😂
@hman00073 жыл бұрын
What dealer? Every dealer I talk to in VA & NC is only selling for sticker price.
@Mike-uh2gw Жыл бұрын
This bike is very capable. I have done some crazy hill climbs and downhills and never been stuck yet. It's not super powerful but the more I ride it, the better I like it. For the price I can deal with the weight and lack of aftermarket support. It will never be a KTM but it can do pretty much anything an average rider would ever ask of it. Low maintenance, great gas mileage and good performance overall make it a great budget friendly machine that will provide many years of enjoyment. I have a new YZ250X that sits in my garage as me and the green machine hit the trails if that says anything.
@kellyfontes77573 жыл бұрын
Reliable bike at a good price point. Every reviewer would give their height and weight. At 6 3 220 after reading quite a few reviews this might be the best trail bike for me. My kind of trails too.
@GeeMann95 Жыл бұрын
Did you end up buying the bike? We are very similar in build. If so how do you like it? Does it feel good for a taller person?
@tylerwells864011 ай бұрын
@@GeeMann95I’m basically the same, 6’3 215-220 bike feels great
@victoradleman35853 жыл бұрын
I have this bike ,I'm a woods\ Trail \single track rider from Virginia ,great bike ! Picked mine up during the Kawasaki dealer days sale for 4200.00 .Added hand guards,skid plate,Twin air system and switched to Motul 300V ,Love it .I ride with guys with high end Beta - KTM Yamaha - Husky ,definitely faster lighter more race oriented bikes and have just as much fun and honestly with a few clicker adjustments I have no problem over logs,rocks,creek beds etc .great video !
@stormyweather28372 жыл бұрын
Do they have dealer days every year at a certain time? How do you like yours now are you happy with it?
@user-ht1rk4em2cАй бұрын
The KLX300R is a good Dads bike, it has a tractor like first gear and is pretty reliable with little maintenance needed. The bd, it’s pretty low on power and weighs nearly 300lbs.
@1tracklife2524 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t agree more with your review. If you are a weekend trail rider, it’s the right bike, hands down. Was happy with the bike until I adjusted the rear shock (6’1”, 195) now I’m in love! Only issue I’ve had was a bad battery. Dealer replaced it, although the 6 series battery is scarce. Added hand guards and a Ricochet Off-road skid plate and hit the woods.
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
I used to have a ninja 300 that had a bad battery earlier on. For this bike I threw in a cheap amazon lithium battery. it’s 3-4 pounds lighter and cranks quicker.
@209DaddyMack3 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 link to battery? Your video helped me decide on buying this bike , great content keep the videos coming.
@frankthetank28244 жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍 I wish Kawasaki would bring back the kdx just modernize it some with a decent price tag and they would sell like crazy.
@97footballplayer4 жыл бұрын
Frank The tank Look into the TSE250R. I think it could catch your eye. Check out the FB group too.
@carlatamanczyk38913 жыл бұрын
And if Honda brought the XR 250 back. I have an 03 XR 250 still like new. And I could sell several of them and KDXs. The demand is there.
@justinlloyd93423 жыл бұрын
Comment of the Century probably the best dirt bike ever made I think Kawasaki shot there selves in the foot when they dropped the kdx I’ve got 2 in the garage and will probably never get rid of them
@19jc803 жыл бұрын
The fact that KTM charges 10k plus for their new 250 and 300 exc models tells me Kawasaki could release a modernized KDX for around 6k and it would sell well. And the fact that every KDX I see in a classified ad is still listed for at least $2,500 or so, even though they are almost 15 years old. It's crazy.
@xenomorph72992 жыл бұрын
@@carlatamanczyk3891 I thought they did with the CRF250F
@soidog54 жыл бұрын
I bought one two months ago after selling my CRF450X which was becoming a little tiresome at my age (almost 65!) - gotta say it fits my riding style perfectly and I love the easy maintenance. Good call on the spokes - a lot of my riding is mountainous so lots of rocks, and at 5 hrs all of the spokes on the sprocket side of the back wheel needed tightening. I'm not impressed with parts availability - I flopped the bike onto a stump and broke my rear fender on my second ride, and two months later am still waiting for a replacement although I was able to patch up the old one and still ride. I'd like to change my footpads to the more aggressive ones you have and wish you had provided a link for those, too...
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
IMS 273113 Super Stock Black Foot Pegs
@BULLION793173 жыл бұрын
I bought one of the from RMATV in Washington 1 year ago , wanted something lighter and more trail oriented ... Love the 6 speed and fuel injection , hated the soft suspension and non adjustable forks. My brother has now bought that bike , I have a DRZ400 and just got a GPX TSE250R with 160 miles on it , love that bike I am an old two stroke guy ! My son also popped a spoke when we had this , they now make a pipe and some mods , there is a baffle in the air box you can take out too . If the shocks where better , a bit more power , I would rock this one again . I hated the factory foot pegs too , not only small but the first tip over and they bent .
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
I sold the klx and kept my 2021 GPX Tse250r I have 1200 miles it already, I love it!
@BULLION793173 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 me too man I got big plans to ride it a ton next year . Keep up the videos I enjoy them .
@wormdamage9 ай бұрын
Respectfully submit that this bike may be a "replacement", but in no way is equivalent to the KDX200. The KDX200 makes at least 10 more HP and weighs something like 40lbs less. But barring access to a time machine, I'd still love to have this KLX300R.
@morganeast3403 Жыл бұрын
Recently purchased one 1999 klx 300r the bike is an unsung hero runs perfect does have a lot of exyra work i i bought it from a kawasaki mechanic it really rips keeps up and exceeds in every atea except very top end but still does 75 mph like i said has had great attention its life and is not stock but this bike is fast as any at a bargen price.
@markmcginnis1759 Жыл бұрын
It s a great under appreciated trail bike.
@morganeast3403 Жыл бұрын
I've been desert raceing since the early 90s all on XRs lol"trail"bikes from xr250r to 400r 500r 650r and back, although I real8ze this bike has been built, but much more than a trail bike,have been a honda guy fir ever but never cared for any of the crf anything the crfx is nice but this bike has it on reliability and price.
@craigcook15713 жыл бұрын
Yea my 250l won’t bump start either, tried it one time with no luck. I agree about the kick start, they should have left em on for backup
@oneupmanship Жыл бұрын
Spent a good part of the day looking at 300r reviews. Your was the best. Checking out a 2022 and I appriciate what you said about the old KDX's, my 05 still works great. That p.o.v. at the end was the icing on the cake. Dirt bike porn got me all worked up.
@markmcginnis1759 Жыл бұрын
Wish I still kept it.
@oneupmanship Жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 the 300 or a kdx?
@markmcginnis1759 Жыл бұрын
@@oneupmanship klx300r
@thalesotelles3 жыл бұрын
AS YOU SAID THEY CAME STREET LEGAL MAN, AND HAS A SUPERMOTO TYPE, I WILL BUY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, GOOD NEWS!
@shaymtbrider72443 жыл бұрын
Its in market now as supermoto
@dementedspirit13594 жыл бұрын
That frame on yours is the EXACT SAME as my 2003 kdx 220r. Which I bought in damn near new condition in 2017. Glad you liking this one. I wished my bike was lighter, and I think that the weight of yours is the main thing putting me off on it.
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
The weights for the newer bikes are more accurate cause they include the gas and all fluids. The older kdx was lighter but not by a whole lot.
@dementedspirit13594 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 naw the stock gas tank on the kx's hold like 2.5 gal or close to that alone. It's a good thing and a bad thing. Also the way the tank was designed then puts most of that weight on the front end of the bike. I'd say with mine full of all fluids the total of weight of mine wouldnt be too terribly much lighter than your 300. One things for sure my bike for a 2 stroke is hefty
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
@@dementedspirit1359 the tank is a little smaller on the klx300r, but with FI it gets similar if not better range.
@dementedspirit13594 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 yep, and I'd say you would probably get quite a bit better mileage than mine. Wonder if they will have a better mapping for yours soon and if so do you have to take it back to the dealership for them to change it?
@Randy_Cox2 жыл бұрын
Good review and video. There is a street legal klx300 already...just not the R model as the R is made for offroad. So if you want this same bike but street legal you can go get that exact bike. Glad to hear it has brought so many smiles and miles. Enjoy.
@3_KNIVES3 жыл бұрын
A correction on my part, a Harley Davidson bike owner I know says, "You don't say you 'drive' a motorcycle, you say you 'RIDE' a motorcycle." I've had dirt bikes all of my life and rode a few liter bikes. That is a different world in itself. I feel safer on dirt bikes.
@3_KNIVES3 жыл бұрын
I'm old school and like the kick starts.
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Same here
@brentv72992 жыл бұрын
That was a great review Mark. Thank you for all of the information!
@crooney82 Жыл бұрын
Great bike. Got to ride my friends last night. I was really impressed.
@uncleremus50462 жыл бұрын
Have a 23 on order & can’t wait. I’m in my 50’s & just wanna go slow on my wooded property!
@markmcginnis17592 жыл бұрын
Should be perfect for that great bike to ride slow or at a medium pace.
@uncleremus50462 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 😂That’s me 👍
@3_KNIVES3 жыл бұрын
It's a lot more fun to drive a slow bike fast, than to drive a fast bike slow.
@Sertao20133 жыл бұрын
I had a klx300r back in 98 I think it started back in 96 through 2008 in some country's . It did have headlights and tail light . its the same bike as the old klx300r except for the fuel injection and electric start and less the lights , same engine The kdx is a completely different frame and plastic and engine You have to compare it to the 2008 klx300r .
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
pretty much!
@user-xi4rj4qd3p Жыл бұрын
I have no where to ride... But I'm getting one of these anyway!
@TopshelfJunior4 жыл бұрын
Woooooooo !!! I’m in the car @ the stop light but once I’m home I’m watching for sure !!! #fellowKLXowner !
@mikeschlup52793 жыл бұрын
Your dual sport wish came true today!
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Yup, and right after I sold it lol
@eljuano284 жыл бұрын
A lot of us are wondering if they're not planning on replacing the klx250 with a plated 300. Mechanically, they're not just related, they're pretty much evolutionary of each other. It would be what we've been asking for forever. The 250 is a more important to them because it's a world market bike, but if the only real significant difference is the head and piston, I don't see why they can't be co-produced on a common assembly line. We can only hope.
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
That would be awesome! The old klx300r was sorta legal in some states cause it had a headlight and brake light from the factory, since the 300 has better suspension and power it would be a better enduro/dual sport if they did that vs the 250.
@grindlex94 жыл бұрын
No 2021 KLX250 listed on the Kawasaki website, let’s hope for a plated 300 for 2022! I have a 2005 KLX300R, so fun!
@BraapEffex3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2001 KLX 300R I just picked up, sounds exactly like this bike. 👍
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Only really difference is e-start and fuel injection, and it gained some weight.
@mike-rq4ye3 жыл бұрын
Crazy, I still ride my 98 klx 300r I bought second hand in 2001 and it looks very similar, has the kick start on mine though.
@backyardscaler10 күн бұрын
Torn between the klx230R and this. I think for the price difference the 300r is the winner, just wish it had a kickstarter and keyed ignition, I see they gave the 2025 230r some updates and a key was one of them.
@markmcginnis175910 күн бұрын
@@backyardscaler 300 has more power and better suspension for moderate-aggressive trail riding and decent street manners. If you’re just commuting in under 55mph city roads and fire roads mostly the 230 would be perfect.
@SWTrailsAndWheels4 жыл бұрын
I’m betting suspension on this is better than WR250R, especially the rear. Likely much more useable low end torque as well.
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
front fork is worse, soft spring rate, only rebound adjustable, rear is similar IMHO
@drumdog533 жыл бұрын
Just picked up a brand new 2021 today :) Your quality review helped a lot, thank you. Snow here so I only got to run it around the block. It felt tight and not peppy. Can you tell me if the motor will loosen up a little or a lot after broke in? Thanks
@jasonharris83063 жыл бұрын
Did you remove the evaporation canister? I live in California, mine has the canister and I would like to remove it. I haven’t been able to find much info on removing it. Thanks for the great review.
@eduardogorrochotegui51814 жыл бұрын
Excellent review! Thanks!
@nicholashanninen73794 жыл бұрын
Great review. I hope you do more content on this bike as like you said there really isnt much good info out there about the bike. I wonder if you could throw an old kdx headlight on it!
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
I’ve thought about the headlight. I have two other bikes that have all the street legal stuff. So making this one have lights wasn’t really a priority. Let me know what types of videos you want to see on this machine!
@nicholashanninen73794 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 bike maintenance videos would be cool. A comparison between a dual sport would be cool because the klx300 is a heavier bike and I'd like to know how it compares to a bike with all the lights and stuff weighing it down.
@jonhamilton29623 жыл бұрын
My 2007 has lights front and back, just wish I had an electric start. Four Stroke Works in southern CA. makes a great header pipe and it made a big difference in power.
@martnrs53 жыл бұрын
comparing a wr250f to a klx 300 in my experience is night and day - the wrf feels like a really well engineered enduro bike the klx feels like a farm bike
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Sorta agree with that! Depends what type of riding you do mostly
@ethanjara8292 жыл бұрын
bro predicted the 300 dual sport
@krishansen67184 жыл бұрын
I ride those trails all the time. Maybe I'll see you out there one day. I like the KLX as a replacement for my aging DRZ. It would be east to plate here in AZ.
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
Fun little place for sure, I'm always down for a group ride if you want some time!
@mudhutproductions3 жыл бұрын
Upgrade the muffler with a good slip on. Believe me, it will make the thing a real tractor.
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
and get more trails closed
@mudhutproductions3 жыл бұрын
@@alistairbalistair9596 Exactly how does a USFS Approved slip on close trails?
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
@@mudhutproductions who said anything about an USFS pipe? Especially one that would turn it into a tractor? Its obvious what kind of pipe we are talking about dude... dont be such a pissy bitch
@SSYoung1253 жыл бұрын
The KLX 300r is basically a dual sport bike because it's built on the KLX 250s frame which is a dual sport bike but nobody was buying the dual sport bike around so they made a 300r
@normichtrailrider.73434 жыл бұрын
hah ! change the oil once a year ... i have 19 hours on mine and have done atleast 7 oil changes , and the valve adjustment is at 60 hours .
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
youre obsessive
@matthewsmith94103 жыл бұрын
Why would you do that--SERIOUSLY!
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
@@matthewsmith9410 ya, can you imagine someone who changes the oil every 2 hours? What a tool
@jeffpaxton9172 Жыл бұрын
I have one of these too. There are 2 things that I don't like. It's too tall and the wheelbase is too short. It corners entirely too quick.
@powersportpioneer57593 жыл бұрын
Nice review man, I have to agree with everything you said!
@codyblackmer34793 жыл бұрын
I was gonna say they make a supermoto one also but maybe it isn't available until the 2021 model? Not sure exactly, but I'm super pumped they made this size and style bike. It's exactly what the market has been missing for quite some time, and trying to ride a motocross bike in the tight trails just gets annoying. And the price is amazing really all things considered with how the market is. I've also been DYING to see the rest of the Japanese company's make 150r models to either replace or compete with the 85cc models
@jamestaylors63399 ай бұрын
It’s not lean. It’s rich. Unburnt fuel, finishing burning in the exhaust. That’s why it glows. Put a free flowing muffler on it.
@markmcginnis17599 ай бұрын
For old muscle cars maybe. For newer four stroke dirt bikes the hot exhaust temperatures is a result of a lean mixture especially at lower rpm’s. Richer would run cooler out of the head.
@jamestaylors63399 ай бұрын
Just not true. They are especially designed to do this. They actually sell the block off plate to keep this from happening. Do research.
@PeckedToDeathByADuck Жыл бұрын
Great video. One thing I would disagree with; even if your not looking for more power, a fuel programmer like a $250 EJK is still a good idea, since running lean and hot will shorten the lifespan of the engine.
@markmcginnis1759 Жыл бұрын
Good mention. Point being, the stock mapping is decent for most users without dumping money into a new bike.
@PeckedToDeathByADuck Жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 Completely agree. I will never understand people who drop serious money on a high end bike, only to use 1/10 of its potential. Most people who ride this bike will never surpass its potential.
@TJTodd6047 ай бұрын
Great video and review! Riding part was killer. What is your height and weight? I am 6'2 , 210# and looking to upgrade from my TTR230. Wondering how the suspension can handle a bigger rider.
@markmcginnis17597 ай бұрын
For most trail riding should be fine. The fork is a little soft for heavier riders the back shock works well with a minor preload adjustment depending on weight
@MotoTvWoodsFarm Жыл бұрын
solid reliable machine - great video as always 👍770
@ethancrytzer58093 жыл бұрын
When I was a little younger I had a ttr125 but I sold it and got a quad but I rode my friend's Crf250r a lot and I've been looking for a nice powerful yet smooth 4 stroke so I've decided to either get something around a 230 or even a klx300 because I have some really rough trails and I do a little bit of road cruising too
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
For around town and country highways the 230 is ok. If you do an occasional stint on the highway/freeway with traffic the 300 has enough get up and go to get to 65mph quickly.
@ethancrytzer58093 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 I thought about getting a 230 of some kind and I race AWRCs so I'd have to get it outfitted for woods racing. A 300 would keep up with my friends 450s and 250 2 strokes.
@ckupczynski11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video I just did the same mods and parts as you and it solved the backfire issue. Have you experienced an issues since deleting the pair valve?
@markmcginnis175911 ай бұрын
I haven’t owned the bike for a few years. Never had an issue with backfiring. Was a great running little thumper.
@TheLandichoChannel4 жыл бұрын
thanks for the review, planning to buy one someday
@charliepena26772 жыл бұрын
This bike is street legal with the right conversions
@markmcginnis17592 жыл бұрын
I spoke too soon, they made the street legal version a year after I made the video. Bet the engineers saw my video and decided to do it.
@paulfam19323 жыл бұрын
Nice review 👍 I would buy this tomorrow if it was Street legal and in Australia
@johnpucko71283 жыл бұрын
It is
@davidturner83013 жыл бұрын
@@johnpucko7128 is this what you are referring too? sunstatemotorcycles.com.au/product/klx300r/
@johnpace11314 жыл бұрын
What I wouldnt do to have a lug around motor in a decent frame and suspension bike. Like a yz 250 once the race motor is shot have a drop in old four stroke to lug around the woods with on my decked out old race bike.
@leudwigvonshwartsenhelm36244 жыл бұрын
I just bought this bike a few months ago and so far I love it! I haven't been able to ride as much as I wanted to though because of the lock Downs and I am a little bummed that the after market isn't there yet. I was curious if you could post where you got those handlebar guards at And what they are called...
I wonder how it compares to the last generation KDX 200. I'm still riding my 97KDX, motors been gone through several times & its been loads of fun. I hope Kawasaki made this ride like that.
@Irishkiwi Жыл бұрын
I’ve got like 1000hrs on my kdx and never even needed a top end
@waynes.2983 Жыл бұрын
@@Irishkiwi a thousand hours is nothing dude. Try me when you hit 10,000.
@Irishkiwi Жыл бұрын
@@waynes.2983 literally all I’ve done is a basic service every now and then btw never replaced a single part
@waynes.2983 Жыл бұрын
@@Irishkiwi but 1,000 hours is not that many.
@Irishkiwi Жыл бұрын
@@waynes.2983 it is in my country where most people have around 150 hours on their bikes.
@rusty20753 жыл бұрын
I am getting the 2021 klx 300 street legal cant wait !!!
@rodney_soares3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Helped me decide on the same bike. What hand guards are those? I’m looking to buy the same. Thank you!
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Just generic amazon ones should come right up if you search it on the first page.
@rodney_soares3 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 Gotcha. Thank you!
@kusheen...3 жыл бұрын
I have a honda 250l and im happy with it but i wish it had more low end torque. Im thinking of getting a klx300 and was wondering if its increased power is worth it or should i just stick with the 250l.
@AI-pu6zv3 жыл бұрын
Awesome I love mine
@seansacustics3 жыл бұрын
So I didn't start riding bikes until I was 23. Now I'm 26 and I have outgrown my ttr230. Im thinking this will be a good trade up. Would anyone agree?
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
definitely a good upgrade for more spirited trail riding!
@gray_wolverine634 жыл бұрын
if you like to see all i done go to my Instagram account rockyhernandez2020 if your interested to see all i have done. have fun its a great without paying 10.000 and still have a great time riding out on the trails. stay safe and have fun.
@fadedinthebooth11313 жыл бұрын
I have the same bike it’s great
@adamluck61973 жыл бұрын
Great video! You said you think the WR is a "better bike". Were you referring to the 250r or 250f?
@chuckfinley31523 жыл бұрын
Wr250 2 strokes will smoke smoke the 4 strokes lol
@adamluck61973 жыл бұрын
@@chuckfinley3152 Who said anything about 2 strokes? "lol"
@paulcamino50343 жыл бұрын
I have the wr250r and really like it, I would like to test the 300r to compare to my wr250r, for $5500 its awesome, if it was me I would get another slipon or gut the pipe you have and richen the fuel to get rid of some heat, the motor would like you for doing that, just saying
@GNR3254 жыл бұрын
Great review. Have you ridden all the bikes you are comparing it to?
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
Yes, I own a few different ones and have some buddies with different bikes to compare with.
@GNR3254 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 Thanks. Great info to have.
@jt-yt9yh4 жыл бұрын
Nice review very helpful 👍
@jaclark343 жыл бұрын
Looks like Box Canyon. Go there often.
@time55k283 жыл бұрын
how would this bike compare i had a 09 klx450r that stupidly i sold 5 years ago will this bike be close to that performance. Iam in Pa lots of hills power lines and trails and coal roads some rocky.
@nejay52523 жыл бұрын
2021 is same as this!?! Can you install aftermarket exhaust? I know you said not much is available but have you come across something in last 2 month?
@jonchizzolin11163 жыл бұрын
@Ne Jay...Pro Circuit offers full and slip on. I installed full PC, down to 13 teeth front sprocket, and just installed Power Commander on her this past weekend. Little mods, opens her up tremendously
@LonerTrails3 жыл бұрын
This may sound like a stupid question but you mentioned these bikes run lean from factory. Would you recommend getting a programmer or new exhaust and programmer?
@alistairbalistair95963 жыл бұрын
just buy a 450
@LonerTrails3 жыл бұрын
@@alistairbalistair9596too high priced, too much motor and too much maintainence😬
@TopshelfJunior3 жыл бұрын
Pro Circuit slip on + Dyno Jet Power Commander, will address what you just said..
@z33tanner2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to pickup a 22 soon, wonder how much power is available after removing all those emissions controls.
@WestBeachFLboy2 жыл бұрын
You’ll pick up a healthy amount of power with a full exhaust system and EJK controller
@matthewswanson58833 жыл бұрын
If you had to pick one, KLX 300r or GPX TSE 250 which would you end up going with? I know it’s four stroke vs two stroke, just curious since you have both.
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
For reliability I would go with the kawi. The fun factor is better with the TSE
@lukef5370 Жыл бұрын
Where were you riding in this video? Looks awesome 👌 I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2023 KLX300R myself.
@markmcginnis1759 Жыл бұрын
Florence AZ, I’ve moved since to MN unfortunately.
@movaughn2011 ай бұрын
May I ask where this is? Utah, Arizona? Beautiful trails.
@markmcginnis175911 ай бұрын
Near Florence AZ.
@carlatamanczyk38913 жыл бұрын
It would be real nice if dirt bikes had a fuel injection system that doesn't require a battery, similar to snowmobile injection systems.
@Barry.R4 ай бұрын
Would you recommend this bike to a beginner adult rider? 5’10” 175lb
@markmcginnis17594 ай бұрын
Absolutely
@Rick-ro8bf3 жыл бұрын
I sold my 2020 KLX300R after 3 months put a few bucks back into my 1990 KDX200 and never looked back. The KLX300R is a tank and it's too tall. Off the showroom floor it looks good for the price but I can't deal with the weight on single track stuff. I purchased it because of the price compared to a KTM. It would make a decent Enduro bike.
@TopshelfJunior3 жыл бұрын
Currently contemplating this, mainly because I want sumthin' a little lighter...yet more powerful. Thinking KTM 350 maybe..
@tonyrichengod92802 жыл бұрын
OK. This bike VS. a WR250f, price being equal. Which one would you choose?
@markmcginnis17592 жыл бұрын
WR
@Kingsoupturbo Жыл бұрын
Great review! with outrageously overpriced used bikes now, 05 CRF450x 4k new KLX300 6k, really there is nothing that comes close in terms of specs and power from anyone else, not even close, and very close to an overpriced old machine.
@thebigg7749 ай бұрын
Do you think the 300R is worth it if I already have a WR250R?
@markmcginnis17599 ай бұрын
No, I’d keep the wr250r.
@brendon49012 жыл бұрын
Sorry if you mentioned it but what foot pegs did you use and which handguards? Thank you.
@markmcginnis17592 жыл бұрын
Ims branded
@beverywhereyouare2 жыл бұрын
do u think this bike is faster than a CRF150-r ? I'm tryna find something friendly, with some get up and GO.
@markmcginnis17592 жыл бұрын
The CRF is probably faster in low to mid range cause it’s 100lbs lighter. Due to gearing and hp the 300 would be better mid to top speed.
@MD-jp5oc3 жыл бұрын
Anyone know if this model exhaust will fit on the 2002 KLX300R?
@SSYoung1253 жыл бұрын
Kawasaki trail bikes of old the KDX was the 2stroke engine of the kLX platform. I have a KDX 220 have you ridden a kdx 220 to compare the two? Especially if your comparing it to the kdx
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Similar power levels, the 300 has more low end though, the KDX is a lot lighter
@bandz.82992 жыл бұрын
i'm 5'7 weigh 140 would this be a good size bike for me?
@BobBob-vq3rb Жыл бұрын
like this
@Sertao20133 жыл бұрын
If you add lights will you make a video of it ?
@PennsylvaniaDualSport4 жыл бұрын
Where’s the trail? Looks like a gold wing super highway ! Nice bike !
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
out by Box Canyon near Florence, AZ
@lonniewrights25913 жыл бұрын
What hand guards did you put on. I'm picking up mine this weekend
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
cheap amazon ones lol
@Sertao20133 жыл бұрын
its probably more like the klx 300r they stop making a few years ago . The only difference is the fuel injection ,electric start and they removed the head light and tail light that the older klx300r had . I had the 300r back in 1998 for a while but it was so hard to start I got rid of it but at the time no 250 4 stroke could keep up with it . It has to be compared to the drz 400 . Here is a video comparing the speed of the older klx300r vs drz 400 . I would say that the new fuel injucted 300r would leave the drz 400 in the dust . kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9l6gtWY0rCslac.html
@Sanguine_Addiction3 жыл бұрын
Where's the riding spot shown at the 10:18 minute mark? I'd love to take my YZ250X there.
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
Near Box Canyon, Florence AZ
@Sanguine_Addiction3 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 appreciate it brother! Never been there before. Is it hard to find?
@markmcginnis17593 жыл бұрын
@@Sanguine_Addiction It's off AZ79 and Price Station Rd keep following the dirt road about 5 miles in
@Sanguine_Addiction3 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 will do. Do you need a day pass to ride there or a spark arrestor?
@Edward.Mucklow4 жыл бұрын
my next bike will be a klx300, i plan to tag it . i was not impressed with the wr250r it felt heavier and soft on power to me.
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
the kawi will have some more more down low for sure top end is pretty similar
@muted78074 жыл бұрын
Do you know where to get a turner to stop the pipe getting excessively hot and glowing red
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
There’s a few out there not sure the brand, the hot pipe doesn’t hurt the engine. Just don’t burn your pant leg on it lol
@muted78074 жыл бұрын
@@markmcginnis1759 yeah okay thx man. Do you know if taking the spark arrester out hurts the bike in anyway
@markmcginnis17594 жыл бұрын
@@muted7807 you will have a little less back pressure and it will be illegal in state forests. I would leave it unless you plan on racing it on tracks and getting a fuel programmer.
@501speedinc54 жыл бұрын
What handguards are you using? I like those a lot!