Can a 300cc Handle The Highway?!

Can a 300cc Handle The Highway?! - KLX300SM

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Жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, I've gotten a lot of questions from viewers that have bought 250-400cc about highway riding and long distance riding, and boy do I have a story for you! Hope you all enjoy the KLX300SM Vlog! Thank you for watching and have a great day! =)
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@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

1,300 miles on a 250cc! It’s hard to believe I ever did this tbh 😂 Check out the video below! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z8mndqeJ19nVo40.html

@ChaseJasperDown Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you did that! Are there videos on that trip?

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

@@ChaseJasperDown there’s a video linked in the pinned comment, click view more 👍🏻

@user-dv7hb2sc9m 5 ай бұрын

So I just left you a message 10 mins ago on another video about this bike & the KLX 300 Dual Sport does have the 6 speed trans which is a strong selling point for me..... hate the gas situation you mentioned but I'm beyond that b/c I'm on the hwy w/ you now,,,, lol, so the question is ;; is the dual sport & sm klx's different in the teeth/chain & gear spreads? All of this is stuff I need to know unless your bike is a dual sport that you converted? That's exactly what I thought until earlier tonight but now I gotta know? Thanks for these videos man... off to watch more. peace

@user-dv7hb2sc9m 2 күн бұрын

Hey Salty, is this accurate... Also, can the bike sustain that speed for any amount of time w/o vibrating you out of your skin? BUT have you done any longer distance runs on the Interstate? I've been saving my money for a dual sport bike & have 10-11 bikes I'm researching deeply. Included in my search is all the mods I'd need & their cost so I'm realistically looking at post purchase work including how feasible it'll be to accomplish the work. SO I overlooked this bike & I can't go any further w/o looking at this one b/c I see some great features & since my intent is an 80%-20% for road riding I've got to be able to do 75mph w/o it being too high on the rpm's? What's your take if you're still out there & I'll be looking at other vids here. peace

@ChaseJasperDown Жыл бұрын

Small bikes are super cool and I think they’re great secondary bikes. Thanks for sharing!!

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Thanks for watching bro!

@miopazzotoddly Жыл бұрын

Always good Intel here. Thanks STW. Have an Amazing Weekend!

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching! Have a great weekend!

@davidelizabeth4933 Жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more. Yes, small bikes are doable but not ideal for highway stints. Had a CRF250L but sold it due to lack of hwy passing power. Replaced it with a DR650 and put it on Jenny Craig. 👌 ❤❤❤

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Haha that’s the only problem, I had a KLR650 years ago that was great, just super too heavy 😅

@BJJNINJA215 Жыл бұрын

I’m so glad I started on that CBR250R eight years ago - on flat level interstate WOT was about 78mph(of course I weighed about 60lbs heavier)

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Such fun little bikes!

@monsterblood5752 Жыл бұрын

You know you got good content when you can hit the thumbs up before you even watch the video, keep up the good work

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Thank you bro!

@reallyoldfart6540 Жыл бұрын

The ammo cans on my TU250X are handy for cargo nets (3), can't live without nets, carry one net on my Grom (have Givi mount on rack). I did take that 250 to Atlanta from Daytona on the highway in October, stopping at every rest stop, took a thick yoga mat which I seriously recommend (take a nap, let the butt rest). I stuck to the slow lane, 60 to 65 the whole way, little scary but not impossible.

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

For sure! Nets are handy, I had one on the bike but took it off bc heathers dad wanted to borrow it for his Harley and I forgot to put it back on 🤦🏻‍♂️😅😂

@SuperDannyR Жыл бұрын

Soon as I get back from Korea I’m getting one of these. Your videos sell me on the bike more and more every time. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Awesome! You’ll love it, such a fun bike! Military?

@SuperDannyR Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND yes sir!

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

@@SuperDannyR thank you for your service bro, stay safe 👊🏻

@Kawasaki10rr Жыл бұрын

Are you artillery by any chance?

@findingneutral Жыл бұрын

Great review and information. Thanks for sharing. Could you share the link for your Barkbusters? Would be bummed to order the wrong ones. Yours look 👌

@jft7174 Жыл бұрын

Nice vid. Interesting seeing other states highways. My commute is a 6 lane wide highway and a 18 lane toll plaza.

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Oh wow! thanks for watching!

@NHlocal Жыл бұрын

I definitely can't afford another bike right now but, I hope to own a second "smaller bike" at some point. My track day addiction is keeping the "extra money account" empty. 😁 Thanks for the video and keep yourself safe! 😃👍❤🏍 Randy

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Totally relate to that 😂

@NHlocal Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND 😎👊❤🏍

@mandybaines8631 Жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Thank you Mandy! 😄

@mandybaines8631 Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND when are you gonna do more videos

@RamboRichardson Жыл бұрын

1. I hit 100MPH on my 2022 KLX300...stock, but I weigh 135LBS. 2. Pushing 80MPH+ for 2Hours Plus is bad on the engine. My cam froze and the mechanic said that's the most likely reason they had to rebuild the motor. I think having my bike stolen 3 times didn't help...but it makes sense. 3. In a car I for sure know you should check your oil and coolant level once a week, unless driving at 80MPH, then every 2Hours on your road trip...especially with older cars.

@CincyMoto Жыл бұрын

I rode a 06 gs500f from Cincinnati OH to Keywest FL then on the way back hit the tail of the dragon, I’m planning to do the same trip on my fz09 hopefully it’s more comfortable 😁🤣

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Wow that’s awesome! The fz09 would be even better!

@johnrodriguez4691 8 ай бұрын

3 days in and love my 300sm

@SALTxTHExWOUND 8 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@ChrisJones1974 Ай бұрын

Same! My biggest gripe is the small fuel tank!

@atobg_ Жыл бұрын

When you said rush hour I was expecting it to be super crowded appeared empty

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

I was surprised myself honestly lol

@itsbillymaze4951 Жыл бұрын

How tall are you I've been looking into the klx but there are no local dealers with one. I'm about 5'11 and 220 lbs

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

I'm 5'11" and about 180lbs

@bartel-shop Жыл бұрын

😉

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

💪🏻😉

@YZ426f 10 күн бұрын

Got my '22 klx300 up to 102 on the highway

@MisterN1 Жыл бұрын

Perfect since I don't like the highway and google maps navigates me through backroads to get anywhere I wanna be. The highway is overrated and takes from the scenery since you're too focused on going fast to get from point A to point B.

@michaelnieves9251 7 ай бұрын

Were did you get that small gear reader from ??

@moshedayan9253 7 ай бұрын

HealTech GIPRO X-TYPE G2 (For KLX300 SM)

@Txhauler85 Жыл бұрын

What kinda rpm are you turning at 70-75? 🤔

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

I think around 7k

@maverickb73 Жыл бұрын

Maybe already asked what mirror is that

@michaelarquieta7078 5 ай бұрын

80 is my highway speed 😂😂 anything above the ticket gets pricey 😂

@SALTxTHExWOUND 5 ай бұрын

Truth lol

@kingjet5123 Жыл бұрын

Have you done any long trips?

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Longest trip I've done on it was about 200 miles

@cal1776 Жыл бұрын

What gear indicator is that?

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

GI Pro

@thomasthornton8979 Жыл бұрын

Front gets a little sketchy at 80 ish but definitely doable.

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Mine was the same way at first, once I switched tires and they actually balanced the tires it doesn't wobble at all even at 90+. I don't know why they don't balance these tires from the factory honestly.

@DanielVazquez Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND which tires did you choose?

@austin_moll Жыл бұрын

How much do you weigh? If you don't mind me asking.

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

about 180lbs

@chrisreilly4006 5 ай бұрын

Sure bikes CAN do this. Shit my Honda CRF250 enduro hit 94 with a tune and full exhaust. So I would hope the 300 could do it. Put it this way. If you’re doing all this highway, burning the engine at 7k RPM all the time, you’ll find the engine probably won’t last long. That’s just common sense.

@THE1BMANY 6 ай бұрын

Can you do 80 for a couple hours?

@SALTxTHExWOUND 6 ай бұрын

It should be fine doing that. I had a CBR250 years ago that I did a 1,300 mile trip with in 4 days and it was all Highway

@Szlejer Жыл бұрын

Most people buy 2-3 times the bike of their personal abilities. While they are riding said bikes at 20-30% of the bike's capabilities (at best) they start to doubt if a 300cc is enough for the highway. :D Then said people go to a the track on their brand spanking new 200 HP literbikes to get passed and eventually lapped by an underage 300-400cc rider. :D :D

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Absolutely dude! I’ve seen S1k’s get lapped by ninja300’s 🤣

@patrickmba7638 Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Yay. Hurray for Ninja 300s. That's what I have.😀

@jamesmorris4258 5 ай бұрын

Is this stock?

@SALTxTHExWOUND 5 ай бұрын

Down 2 teeth in the rear, stock should do a tad higher too speed

@ShinyKnife Жыл бұрын

I live near FT Bragg around the Southern Pines area. They actually changed the name of it to fort liberty recently. The woke movement got it

@SALTxTHExWOUND Жыл бұрын

Don't even get me started. They changed the name of Fort Bennings as well. I grew up in Southern Pines atually, I lived on May Street just beside Fowler Electric haha such a small world! I still have family in Carthage and Aberdeen and visit each year.

@ShinyKnife Жыл бұрын

@@SALTxTHExWOUND Yep it is definitely a small world..