A buddy of mine offered to let me drive his KLR, that he’s trying to sell, today. So the kid and I rode out to his house and took it for a spin. (I test drive the bike without said kid riding.)
I don’t recall what year it was, but it has this red and black color scheme.
My first thought was “woah I can’t flat foot this.” That was a new feeling for me. It’s definitely a bigger bike than my XT. At first the size and weight difference did feel intimidating but that went away quickly.
The Real difference is torque. Like having some of it. Being able to accelerate in any gear is awesome.
Overall I don’t think I’d buy a KLR certainly not this one the shifter linkage was sloppy, the rear brake was way out of adjustment, probably needs to be replaced, it’s missing a mirror, and a few of the plasticity have been a richter back together.
I certainly see the appeal, but it wasn’t a bike I’d want to ride every day.
For anyone wondering about the Suzuki I was supposed to check out today, the seller had to reschedule I’ll be riding it tomorrow.
Also the XT200 handles HWY riding With a passenger better than I thought it would, as long as that passenger weighs less than 90lbs lol. I guy at that speed I guess aerodynamics matter more than weight.